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Detox Advanced Practice Module 2017 (APM)
ConferenceUnderstanding Biotransformation and Recognizing Toxicity: Evaluation and Treatment in the Functional Medicine Model
Denver, CO
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Today’s Landscape
In the 21st century, two things have become increasingly apparent: first, we are exposed to a more complex array of toxic compounds in our air, water, and food than ever before. Second, it has been recognized that an individual’s ability to detoxify or biotransform and excrete toxic substances is of critical importance to overall health. While the concept that toxins accumulate in the body and are the cause of various health problems has long been a fundamental tenet of traditional healthcare systems around the world, we have learned a great deal in recent years about how toxins affect us, where they originate, and how to improve our ability to detoxify in a toxic world. Understanding toxicity and taking practical steps to improve biotransformation are essential and critical pieces in any integrative approach to your patients’ health and well-being.
IFM’s detox Advanced Practice Module
There is persuasive evidence that even low-level toxic exposures contribute to the development of a variety of chronic health conditions, including fatigue, endocrine disruption, and chronic degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. Given the ubiquitous nature of chemicals in the environment, it is likely that the single exposure model of toxicology is more the exception than the rule. It is therefore critical for clinicians to learn how to assess both exposures and total toxic load to appropriately assess and address each individual’s toxicological situation.
Program Highlights
Our expert faculty team will review the foundational biochemistry and genetics of biotransformation pathways, connect organ system dysfunctions to potential toxic exposures, and detail the available laboratory evaluations useful in working up a toxin-exposed patient. Once these important clinical connections are made, the team will detail specific treatment approaches. This program also uses a case-based, integrated approach to deliver effectively the tools necessary for clinicians to diagnose and treat the toxic component of their patients’ total health pictures.
Pre-Course webinar and Materials (Non-CME)
Interactive Videos
- Available in IFM account upon registration: Fundamentals of Functional Medicine – Mark Hyman, MD, and Kristi Hughes, ND
- Available in IFM account upon registration: Clinical Pathophysiology: Chapter on Advanced Review of Detoxification – Joe Pizzorno, ND
Archived Webinars
- Available week of October 2: Toxins and Illness: Paranoid Fantasy or Legitimate Threat – Robert Rountree, MD
- Available week of October 2: Priority Toxins and Strategies to Reduce Toxic Exposures – T.R. Morris, ND
- Available week of October 16: The Functional Medicine Operating System to Support Patients with an Elevated Body Burden – Richard Mayfield, DC, and CCN Dan Lukaczer, ND
Post-Course webinar and Materials (Non-CME)
Forums
- Week of October 30: Week 1 Forum Host – Mary Ellen Chalmers, DMD
- Week of November 6: Week 2 Forum Host – Rick Mayfield, DC, CCN
- Week of November 13: Week 3 Forum Host – Robert Rountree, MD
- Week of November 20: Week 4 Forum Host – Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS
Archived Webinars
- Available week of November 6: Advanced Clinical Applications of Detox Phytonutrients and Detox Food Plan – Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS
- Available week of November 6: Metals and Dentistry: Current Use, Oral-Systemic Effects and Multidisciplinary Diagnosis, and Effective Treatment Options – Mary Ellen Chalmers, DMD
- Available week of November 13: Identify Nutrition-Related Concerns in the Toxic Patient Using the ABCDs of Functional Nutrition – Michael Stone, MD, MS
- Available week of November 13: Estrogen Metabolites DNA Adducts – Eleanor Rogan, MD, and Robert Rountree, MD
- Available week of December 4: What are Mycotoxins? What are Biotoxins and what is the difference? – Michael Stone, MD, MS
Q&A Sessions
- Available week of November 6 Pre-Recorded Q&As with Robert Rountree, MD, Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, Rick Mayfield DC, CCN
- Available week of November 13 Pre-Recorded Q&As with Rick Mayfield, MD, Mary Ellen Chalmers, DMD, and Dan Lukaczer, ND
- Available week of December 11: Pre-Recorded DDI Comprehensive Urine Element Profile with David Quig, PhD
- Available Week of December 11: Pre-Recorded ZRT Comprehensive Elements Profile
Schedule and Educators
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Check-In (In-Person attendees only)
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7:00 am - 8:00 am |
Check-In (In-Person attendees only)
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8:00 am - 8:15 am |
Richard Mayfield, DC, CCN
Introduction and Overview
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8:15 am - 10:00 am |
Robert Rountree, MD
Total Toxic Load and the Science of Biotransformation
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10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Morning Break
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10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Robert Rountree, MD
Pattern Recognition: Clinical Patterns Seen with Impaired or Overloaded Biotransformation and Elimination
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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch break
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1:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS
Food First: Integrating Whole Foods and a Whole Color Approach to Support the Detoxification Proces
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Afternoon Break
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4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
Richard Mayfield, DC, CCN
Enhancing Detoxification: Evaluation and Treatment of Nutritional Insufficiencies
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5:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
Questions and Answers Session
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Schedule subject to change | Times are in MDT
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6:00 am - 7:00 am |
Yoga (In-Person attendees only)
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7:00 am - 7:45 am |
Robert Luby, MD
IFM Certification Program: The Path and Benefits (non-CME) with Richard Mayfield, DC, CCN, DACBN, and Sheri Fox, PA-C, MMSc
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8:00 am - 10:00 am |
Robert Rountree, MD
Richard Mayfield, DC, CCN
Evaluation for Toxins: Laboratory Assessments
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10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Morning Break
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10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS
Strategies to Reduce Exposures and Transform Lifestyle in a Whole-Self Detox
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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch Break
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1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS
Richard Mayfield, DC, CCN
Phytonutrients to Improve Detoxification
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3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Afternoon Break
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4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Mary Ellen Chalmers, DMD
Identifying Oral Health and Dentistry Concerns in the Toxic Patient
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5:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
Questions and Answers Session
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Richard Mayfield, DC, CCN
Mary Ellen Chalmers, DMD
Robert Rountree, MD
Kristine Burke, MD
Detox: Business and Clinical Strategies for Successful Practice Implementation (non CME)
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Schedule subject to change | Times are in MDT
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6:00 am - 7:00 am |
Yoga (In-Person attendees only)
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8:00 am - 9:30 am |
Robert Rountree, MD
Mary Ellen Chalmers, DMD
PURE: Managing Complicated Cases
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9:30 am - 10:00 am |
Morning Break
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10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Questions and Answers Session
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10:30 am - 11:45 am |
Richard Mayfield, DC, CCN
Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS
PURE: Managing Complicated Cases
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11:45 am - 12:00 pm |
Richard Mayfield, DC, CCN
Closing
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Schedule subject to change | Times are in MDT
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Additional Information
Benefits
- CME credit
- A step toward becoming an IFM Certified Practitioner
- More than 15 live lectures
- Course Materials: PDF presentation slides, MP3 audio recordings, and MP4 video recordings of presentations (Recordings are available to download from your online account 4-6 weeks after the course concludes)
- Pre- and post-course webinars
- Temporary access to over 200 downloadable clinician resources that can be accessed and used in practice immediately after the course (Intake forms, patient handouts, and assessment questionnaires)
- Healthful snacks and morning movement activities (in-person only)
- Question and Answer sessions with presenters
- Networking opportunities
- Opportunities to ask additional questions on a post-conference online forum moderated by IFM faculty
Clinical competencies to be mastered through the module:
- Recognize the relationship between systemic disease and toxic exposures through a clear understanding of the pathophysiology of total toxic load and synergistic effects of toxins.
- Identify diseases and dysfunctions potentially associated with chronic toxicity and specifically recognize the relationships between chronic toxic insult and neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, autoimmunity, mitochondrial dysfunction, endocrine disruption, and carcinogenesis.
- Apply the PURE principles for managing patients with toxicity concerns (Pattern recognition, Undernourishment, Reduce toxins, Ensure a safe detox).
- Integrate screening questionnaires and detox-specific physical exam findings within a Functional Medicine intake to discover and assess relevant toxic exposures, and also to track individual responses to their environments and therapeutic interventions.
- Recognize and address the most important antecedents, triggers, and mediators of toxic overload, including impaired biotransformation, dysbiosis, impaired excretion, and nutritional deficiencies.
- Appropriately apply and interpret reliable laboratory evaluations of toxic load and biotransformative capacity.
- Develop personalized dietary treatment using the IFM Elimination Diet and Detox Food Plan suites.
- Apply various nutraceuticals, botanicals, pharmaceuticals, and lifestyle interventions to increase mobilization, biotransformation, and elimination of toxic compounds in the body.
Hotel Information
Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
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IFM Room Block Rate: $259
Cutoff for Special Room Rate: Monday, September 25, 2017 (subject to availability) Now Extended Through Friday, September 29, 2017
Rooms in the block are limited and may sell out prior to the cutoff date.
To make your reservation, please book online or call 888.421.1442 and mention you are booking in the “IFM – GI and Detox APMs” room block.
Benefits of Booking in IFM Block
IFM has negotiated very favorable rates which include these convenient services:
- Complimentary Internet in guest rooms and meeting rooms
- 24/7 access to the fitness center
- No resort fees
We only choose hotels who meet our standard for serving organic and gluten/dairy free offerings in their catering and room service menus and throughout the outlets in the hotel.
Hotel room rates for future IFM programs are determined by the total room nights booked at previous programs. You can help IFM secure excellent hotel locations and affordable room rates for future programs by booking your room through our room block.
Airport Information and Parking
For directions to the hotel and transportation options, please click here. For assistance or additional questions please contact the hotel directly at 303.295.1234.
Healthy Dining
IFM knows how important it is to have healthy food options, and that many of our partners have special dietary needs. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of nearby restaurants serving Fresh Fare that can accommodate those needs.
Exhibitors
Corporate Leaders
Doctor’s Data
Genova Diagnostics
Metagenics
Nordic Naturals
Ortho Molecular Products
Power2Practice
Pure Encapsulations
Thorne Research
Vital Nutrients
Wellness Pharmacy
ZRT Laboratory
Collaborators
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
LivingMatrix
Program Sponsors
Apex Energetics
Cyrex Laboratories
DaVinci Laboratories of Vermont
Designs for Health
Entera Health
Interested in sponsoring an IFM program? Please contact Sally Priest at sallypriest@ifm.org.
CME Information
IFM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MDs and DOs: The Institute for Functional Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Osteopathic Association has approved IFM’s courses for Preventive Medicine certification within the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine.
NEW! ABIM MOC Points Available: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 17.5 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
DCs: Northwestern Health Science University (NWHSU) provides continuing education credit for chiropractic physicians. An application was submitted to NWHSU who applies to all states, except Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee. Applications were submitted for 17.5 continuing education units (CEUs). Please note that DCs may or may not be eligible for CME through live stream. For a complete list of states and approval hours, please contact IFM or check with your state board.
NDs: Generally, programs that are accredited through the ACCME to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are approved by individual naturopathic state licensing boards. Please contact your individual state board to inquire if continuing education credits from ACCME-accredited organizations are accepted.
Nursing Professionals: For the purpose of re-certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), contact hours approved through ACCME can be used. Please contact your state nursing board to inquire if continuing education credits from ACCME-accredited organizations are accepted.
PAs: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts all continuing education credits from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
RDs: An application will be submitted to The Commission on Dietetic Registration for 17.5 continuing professional education units (CPEUs).
LAcs: IFM is a continuing education provider (provider #0232) of the California Acupuncture Board (CAB). An application was submitted to the CAB for 17.5 Category 1 hours. Per the Recertification Handbook of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental (NCCAOM), if a course is approved by a state acupuncture regulatory board, then it is eligible to submit with the re-certification application. Please contact your state acupuncture board to inquire if continuing education credits can be obtained from this course.
Other: Please contact your state licensing board to inquire if continuing education credits from ACCME-accredited organizations are accepted and can be obtained from this conference.
*CME credits are subject to change
Practice Implementation
Addressing the Need for Practice Implementation Learning
In our recent study, Functional Medicine Practices, Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Trends, we uncovered a common need among practitioners for robust practice implementation training. In response, we have begun to enhance each of our Advanced Practice Modules (APMs) with additional content on translating the module into action. New presentations will explore topics ranging from clinical pearls to billing and coding compliance for insurance-based practices.
BUSINESS AND CLINICAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION
Optional Evening Session
The Business and Clinical Strategies for Successful Practice Implementation series is a set of 90-minute informational sessions, each of which outline the tools, laboratory testing, billing and coding, and legal considerations for implementing the Functional Medicine techniques discussed during the conference. Each session will include presentations by experts as well as a Q&A session that will allow practitioners to ask specific questions about billing, coding, and legal advice. These optional sessions will be offered in the evening of the second day of the APM conference.
The series is specific to the content taught at IFM. Materials, tools, and resources used will correspond to theories, therapies, treatment modalities, and considerations specific to practitioners trained in IFM’s approach to Functional Medicine and relevant APMs.
Registration Policy
Program materials and CME certificates for both in-person and live stream programs are delivered to you through your personal IFM online account. For this reason, you may not register multiple people or someone other than yourself. Online registration will close at 4:00 pm Pacific on Friday, October 20. After online registration closes, you may still register by phone or in person at the check-in desk if you are attending the in-person program (subject to space). Late registrations will incur a $300 processing fee. No live-stream registration will be taken after 4:00 pm PST on Friday, October 20, 2017.
Live-Stream Participation Policy
Live participation October 22-24, 2017, is required for this IFM program. You must participate in the broadcast by logging in to your unique IFM account to receive CME credit and to fulfill IFM Certification Program requirements. Live-stream log-in information is unique and cannot be shared. Those who do not log in through their own IFM account during the live broadcast will be removed from the program and will not receive program materials, recordings, CME credit, or credit toward the IFM Certification Program.
in-person Participation Policy
You must check in and be present in person at the in-person program to receive CME credit and to fulfill IFM Certification Program requirements. Only registered attendees with name badges will be allowed in the conference room. Children and unregistered spouses may not attend the program or sponsored events.
Cancellation and Switching Policies
In-Person Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing no later than October 12, 2017, to be eligible for a refund, less a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after October 12 and before October 22, 2017, are eligible for a refund less a $300 late cancellation fee. Tuition is nontransferable. Failure to appear at the program with no prior written cancellation will result in complete forfeiture of tuition and the course will not count toward certification (nonrefundable, nontransferable, no exceptions).
Cancellation requests must be received in writing by email or fax: tabithabarth@ifm.org or 253.661.8310. IFM will reply with a written acknowledgement.
Live-Stream Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing no later than October 12, 2017, to be eligible for a refund less a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after October 12 and before October 22, 2017, are eligible for a refund less a $300 late cancellation fee. Tuition is non-transferable. Failure to log in to the live-stream broadcast with no prior written cancellation will result in complete forfeiture of tuition and the course will not count toward certification (nonrefundable, nontransferable, no exceptions). Program materials are available only to participants. Just as is the case with in-person courses, participation is limited to the paid registrant. Log-in information is unique and cannot be shared.
Cancellation requests must be received in writing by email or fax: tabithabarth@ifm.org or 253.661.8310. IFM will reply with a written acknowledgement.
Switching Policy
Switching from the in-person event to the live-streaming option or from the live-streaming option to the in-person event will incur a $150 processing fee until October 12, 2017. Requests to switch made after October 12, 2017, will incur a $300 processing fee. Requests to switch must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm PST on Friday, October 20, 2017, in writing to tabithabarth@ifm.org or faxed to 253.661.8310. Switches can only be made from the in-person to live stream format (or vice versa) for the program you are registered for.
My registration for the Detox Advanced Practice Module signifies that I have read and agreed to IFM’s cancellation policy found above. My participation in the IFM Program 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.
Live-Stream Information
Practitioners who register for the live stream of any APM receive the same benefits as in-person participants, including CME credit, audio and video recordings, PowerPoint materials, and completion of one step toward becoming an IFM Certified Practitioner (Note: You must log in to view the live broadcast with your unique access link to receive credit toward IFM Certification).
Additional information related to how to access live streams (including system requirements) can be found in our FAQ section.
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