Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice^™ 2023, Europe, English Blended online and in-person with two days in London – Clinical Education

Chapter 1 – Online learning

Chapter 2 – Online Learning 

Chapter 3 – Online Learning 

Chapter 4 – In person lectures
Friday, 22 September, 2023

Chapter 4 – In person lectures
saturday, 23 September, 2023

County Hall

Belvedere Road,
London, SE1 7PB

Phone: 020 3735 4200

Marriot London County Hall

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Tel: +44 (0) 207 928 5200

A 5 star luxury London hotel tucked beside the River Thames and adjacent to Westminster Bridge with hotel offers views of the London Eye and Big Ben. Situated in in the same building as etc.venues County Hall, overlooking the Houses of Parliament, the hotel embodies the quintessentially British charm.

Park Plaza

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Tel: +44 (0) 333 400 6112

A centrally located group of hotels, with properties located between 3 & 15 minutes walk from etc.venues County Hall depending on property chosen.

Ruby Lucy

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Tel: +44 (0) 203 146 0370

A newcomer to London’s bustling South Bank, Ruby Lucy rubs shoulders with some of the city’s lesser known cultural gems. From theatres and galleries to concert halls and independent shops and restaurants, the area buzzes with everchanging artistic flair and creativity. The hotel exudes old world charm and a tantalising taste of carnival transience In the 24 hour bar, rich tones meet burnished brass and playfully placed circus props, while rooms are chic and cosy. Ruby Lucy Lower Marsh hotel is only a 5 8 minute walk from etc.venues County Hall.

Marlin
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Tel: +44 (0) 207 378 4840

A centrally located 4 star Apart hotel located 5 minutes walk from etc.venues County Hall.

Premier Inn

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A central London business hotel beside the River Thames. Premier Inn London County Hall is located in the same building as etc.venues County Hall and is a two minute walk from door to door.

Tools and Takeaways

Your tuition at AFMCP includes a comprehensive toolkit, clinical pearls to apply directly to your practice, and strategies to enhance your practice and approach to medicine. These include:

• 34 hours of highly interactive video divided into segments so learners can come and go as they please within a 90-day timeframe.
• Access to a selection of IFM’s Toolkit, including intake forms, assessment questionnaires, patient handouts, customizable food plans, and laboratory assessment tools for the duration of the 90-day course.
• Course Materials: PDF presentation slides, MP3 audio recordings, and MP4 video recordings of the most recent AFMCP offering. Recordings will be made available after the close of the course to those who have completed the course.
• A listing on IFM’s Find A Practitioner database, which receives more than 200,000 views each month. To be listed on the Find A Practitioner database, you must complete AFMCP and maintain a current IFM membership.
• A one-year support series for course graduates.
• Access to an IFM-hosted private Facebook group for community interaction and discussion.
• Access to the AFMCP Online Milestone Calendar to guide attendees through upcoming live informational sessions and suggested milestones to stay on track with the course.
• An experiential five-week Elimination Diet course that includes individual, complimentary coaching sessions that will increase your confidence in implementing this important tool into your practice.
• A 5% discount on medical liability insurance providing up to $2,000 in savings from Applied Medico-Legal Solutions Risk Retention Group (AMS RRG).

Included in your Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice course, you will have the opportunity to participate in an experiential, five-week Elimination Diet course with support from a certified health coach. This course, a $400 value, will increase your confidence in applying this critical tool into your practice and gives you first-hand experience of the benefits that health coaches can bring to a care team.

What does a Functional Medicine Health Coach do?

A Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC) partners with individuals and groups in a client-centered process to support their health. FMCA graduates are trained to work closely with clients on lifestyle factors (sleep/relaxation, exercise/movement, nutrition, stress, relationships) that influence health. They are experts in behavior change and employ effective strengths-based coaching strategies such as motivational interviewing and appreciative inquiry. Health coaches possess the skills required to create connection, trust, and rapport. This directly leads to improved communication with the treating practitioner, a better understanding of the therapeutic plan, and a deeper commitment to following treatment recommendations.

An FMCHC has a solid understanding of the foundations of functional medicine. They are fully trained to utilize resources provided by IFM, such as the Timeline, Matrix, and various Food Plans. This background allows them to understand and, with the addition of their coaching skills, support the client to implement Functional Medicine treatment plans into their lifestyle. A health coach moves beyond the diagnosis-prescription model to co-create and execute a plan with the client that inspires him or her to a path of better health. A FMCHC does not assess, prescribe, diagnose, treat, or interpret results nor do they provide meal plans or fitness programs.

What can I expect in my sessions with my FMCHC?

You will have 5 sessions with your health coach through this program. It will be up to you and your coach to determine the length and frequency of your sessions, but in general health coaching sessions range from 30 to 60 minutes in length, and it is recommended that clients meet weekly or bi-weekly for the best results.

The first session with your coach is what we call a “Foundation Session” where you and the coach will get to know each other and the coach will ask you about your goals, vision and aspirations as it relates to what you are wanting to work on with your coach (completing the Elimination Diet, and other goals you may have such as managing stress, getting more sleep, or having more energy).

WHAT PAST ATTENDEES HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATING IN THE ELIMINATION DIET CHALLENGE WITH A FMCHC:

• “With the help of my coach, I did the elimination diet and I saw myself becoming positive through the journey.  I started introspection on what was my higher goal and how I should take small steps to reach my goals.  I learned that It is always about looking at the brighter side of things.  I am a better person now.”
• “It was really helpful having a health coach support me through the elimination diet.  Without her support I don’t think I would have been compliant and completed the “challenge”.  I felt I had a commitment to her and myself and was able to finish the challenge with a lot more motivation!”
• “I didn’t expect to take away so much from the coaching. I found my coach to be incredibly insightful.  I learned a lot more about myself through the process other than the basics of just being able to put the plan into practice and keep to it. She helped guide me towards recognizing behaviors and self-limiting beliefs I had about myself, that of course ultimately are linked to my overall health.”

IFM is proud to partner with Clinical Education

Clinical Education is a Not-for-Profit organization based in the United Kingdom that brings a range of educational experiences to healthcare professionals in the UK and EU. They have a hard-earned reputation as an independent provider of expert-led nutrition and lifestyle medicine education.

Clinical Education and IFM have worked closely together since hosting the inaugural AFMCP UK in 2011 and the collaboration has grown stronger each year. Clinical Education sponsors and organizes IFM educational events for practitioners and clinicians who are unable to attend IFM programs held in the United States. They contribute rich clinical experience in the production of regionally adapted content and presentations, creating an invaluable experience for practitioners by keenly connecting the presented material to practice implementation for international audiences. This partnership continues to have a significant impact on our mission of the global widespread adoption of functional medicine.

AMA PRA Category 1 credits^TM are not available for IFM courses held in conjunction with non-accredited organizations. A certificate of attendance indicating hours of participation will still be awarded. International registrants may send certificate to Clinical Education for CPD credits from the following

Outside of the US, CPD Credits are provided from:

• Self-Accreditation from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
• The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT).
• The Naturopathic Nutrition Association (NNA).
• Association of Naturopathic Practitioners
• Nutritional Therapists of Ireland (NTOI).

Others, as required, will be considered.

• The Royal Colleges of Physicians approve external CPD events for post-training physicians.
• External events are defined as educational events which are targeted towards physicians from multiple hospitals and trusts. External events may be regional, national or international in character.
• Medical Drs: The Royal College of Physicians have recommended that medical Drs attending the Hormone Advanced Practice Module training claim the hours attended as ‘Self-Accreditation’ They may record a maximum CPD educational activity of 34. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.

• Medical Drs: Under the CPD guidelines issued by the academy, 1 credit per hour attended may be applied to your annual CPD educational activities requirements. Attendees utilising their respective royal colleges CPD mechanism will record this event under ‘Self-Accreditation’ and ensure that as per usual they complete the requirements to describe the relevant activities for their clinical life and their reflective learning assessments are recorded.

DCs, and DOs: For Osteopaths and Chiropractors in the UK and EU the need for external accreditation will be determined by your registering body. Please check with them as to which CPD credit you can use.

The Position in the UK and Europe

• Nutritional Therapists: The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) is the professional body for Nutritional Therapists. 34 CPD Credits have been approved. Additional credits may also be logged by attending the optional sessions.
• Ireland: CPD Credits have been applied for from the Nutritional Therapists of Ireland (NTOI).
• Naturopaths: Please contact your own registering board to ascertain if these recognising authorities are compatible.
• Nursing Professionals: Please contact your own registering board to ascertain if these recognising authorities are compatible

Do Not Recognise These?

If you are seeking approval for CPD credits from your own professional organisation and you are unsure about the status of these awarding bodies in relation to your own CPD/CME requirements, please contact your own professional bodies in the first instance and if required please ask them to contact Clinical Education for additional information.

My registration for Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) signifies that I have read and agreed to IFM’s cancellation policy found above. My participation in AFMCP is not a substitute for any licensing requirements that may be applicable to me and does not independently authorize me to render care, prescribe regimens, or prescribe medications or supplements. My activities in the health and wellness field remain subject to my education, qualifications, and licensure.