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The Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PSYCHOLOGISTS

This program will be submitted for continuing education credits.

NURSES

This program will be submitted for CNE contact hours.

SOCIAL WORKERS

This program will be submitted for continuing education credits.

NURSE PRACTITIONERS 

For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.

CANADIAN ACCREDITATION

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.

EUROPEAN ACCREDITATION

Through an agreement between the American Medical Association and the European Union of Medical Specialists, physicians may convert AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to an equivalent number of European CME Credits® (ECMECs®). Information on the process of converting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to ECMECs® can be found at: www.eaccme.eu.

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Mind body approaches such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, cognitive skills, lifestyle interventions and positive psychology now boast an impressive evidence base to support their ability to improve—and in some cases, prevent—stress-related illnesses, ranging from asthma to hypertension, functional bowel diseases and pain syndromes. 

Whether you are a physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or therapist, mind body techniques provide you with evidence-based ways to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes. 

The Herbert Benson, MD Course in Mind Body Medicine is a comprehensive education program where you learn how to incorporate these skills into your practice. It teaches:

The latest data on stress, stress management, and resilience enhancement, and their impacts on patient health and treatment options

The mind body approaches that form the foundation of modern self-care

When, where and how you can employ mind body approaches to enhance patient care

Practical skills to guide your patients in the use of self-care techniques

In addition to clinical approaches and integrative models of care, this program provides:

Education on genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics and how to leverage recent advances in the neuroimaging of contemplative states

Opportunities for certification

HOW TO BEGIN OR ADVANCE YOUR USE OF MIND BODY MEDICINE

For those who are new to mind body medicine, this program provides comprehensive education to begin using integrated models of care within your practice. For those who have experience in these methods, this program provides updates and workshops to take your skills to the next level.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR LEARNING EXERIENCE

All participants can customize their learning experience. The program offers more than 30 skills development sessions, focused presentations and interactive workshops. You can choose the ones that align with your specific goals and clinical interests.

About Herbert Benson, MD

Dr. Benson is the Director Emeritus of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine and Distinguished Mind Body Medicine Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. He is the author or co-author of more than 180 scientific publications and twelve books.

Dr. Benson is a pioneer in mind body medicine, one of the first Western physicians to bring spirituality and healing into medicine. In his 40+ year career, he has defined the relaxation response and continues to contribute to research into its efficacy in counteracting the harmful effects of stress. Dr. Benson’s work extends from the laboratory to the clinic to Asian field expeditions and serves as a bridge between medicine and religion, East and West, mind and body, and belief and science.

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Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

A limited block of rooms has been reserved at The Inn at Longwood Medical until October 1, 2018.

Inn at Longwood Medical

42 Longwood Avenue, Fenway Kenmore

Boston, MA 02115

(617) 731-4700

Please mention this course when making reservations to receive the reduced rate. Or register directly for the BHI discount rate by clicking here.

A limited block of discounted rooms has also been reserved at the Fairmont Copley Plaza until October 1, 2018.

Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston

138 St. James Avenue

Boston, MA 02116

1 800-441-1414

Please mention this course when making reservations to receive the reduced rate. Or register directly for the BHI discount rate by clicking here.

*Please note that the discounted rooms may sell out before the deadline.

Please do not make non-refundable travel arrangements until you have received an email from the HMS GCE office confirming your paid registration.

Submission Info

Call 617-384-8600

Monday-Friday

9:00am to 5:00pm (ET)

Send email to

CEPrograms@hms.harvard.edu

Call 617-384-8600

Monday-Friday

9:00am to 5:00pm (ET)

Send email to

CEPrograms@hms.harvard.edu