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In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

General Session

Thursday 11/8/18 (AM session):  5.25 credits

Friday 11/9/18: 6.25 credits

Saturday 11/10/18:  6.25 credits

Please note:  General Session (Thursday - Saturday) is approved for 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. 

If you attend the optional ABFM KSA Module:  Health Behaviors 2017

Thursday 11/8/18 (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm): 4.0 credits

ABIM MOC Points

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 17.75 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.

Participation information will be shared with ABIM through PARS.

AAFP Prescribed credits

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

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The explosive growth of Integrative Medicine has brought both opportunities and challenges to patients and consumers. Patients are confronted with a bewildering and growing array of promises and claims. This presents a unique challenge to physicians and other health care professionals tasked with helping their patients make informed health care decisions. Researchers and clinicians from Mayo Clinic offer this course to provide learners with a general working knowledge of Integrative Medicine; familiarity with some of the most common therapies; and most importantly, practical application of these therapies to patients with relevant diseases and conditions.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Evidence-based, up-to-date information on integrative approaches including mind-body medicine, wellness, acupuncture, massage therapy, dietary supplements

Practical applications of therapies to patients with relevant diseases and conditions

Promoting overall health and wellness for your patients

Increase provider resiliency and reduce provider burn-out

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Discuss historical and current use of Integrative Medicine practices in the U.S.

Synthesize existing scientific evidence regarding safe and practical applications of Integrative Medicine therapies for integration into conventional care

Discuss underlying principles to promote communication with patients (and their families) regarding issues and challenges related to the use of Integrative Medicine modalities

Reflect on Integrative Medicine and their clinical practice

Discuss non-pharmacologic approach to pain management

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This course is designed for practicing physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other members of the health care team who work with patients using or interested in using integrative medicine therapies.

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Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at the Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of Tuesday, October 16, 2018, whichever comes first. Reservations will be taken following this date based on space and rate availability.

Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes

2000 W Westcourt Way

Tempe, AZ 85282

Guest rooms have been reserved participants and their guests with special rate for Standard King or Standard Double rooms of $199* per night.   

Online reservations:  Book your group rate for 2018 Mayo Clinic Updates in Integrative Medicine and Health

Reservations can also be made by calling 602-225-9000 or 888-867-7492. Please indicate you are a participant of the Mayo Clinic Updates in Integrative Medicine and Health room block.

Hotel Information

Resort fees: waived

Guest room internet:  Complimentary

Hotel cancel policy-48 hours prior to arrival

Check in time: 3:00 pm

Check out time: 12:00 pm

Parking: 

Overnight Self-Parking: Complimentary

Overnight Valet-Parking:  $10.00 plus tax per car per night

Daily Self-Parking is complimentary per car for day of event

Daily Valet-Parking is $5.00 per car for day of event

Submission Info

At this time, a complete listing of commercial support (financial or in-kind) is not available. Appropriate acknowledgement will be given to all supporters at the time of the meeting.

EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES

This course offers the opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibit space during this course, please contact Deb Blomberg. Exhibits will be available for viewing at all scheduled breaks.