AIHM Annual Conference: People, Planet, Purpose: Global Practitioners United in Health & Healing
October 25-29, 2015
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Course Overview
The AIHM Annual Conference provides a unique combination of educational experience and sacred space, blending the art and science of integrative health & medicine with the most pressing global issues for the health of the planet. An extraordinary lineup of interdisciplinary speakers will take us on a journey through evidence-informed comprehensive, affordable, sustainable person-centered care and cutting edge research. Personal renewal and deep community connection are central to the event. The course format includes lectures, networking opportunities, focused track sessions and experiential programs. Join the renowned multidisciplinary AIHM faculty experts and community for this truly unique conference experience.Target Audience
This educational course is for healthcare professionals seeking to expand their clinical competencies and advance their mind-body-spirit approach to healing. Credits are available for many healthcare professionals: physicians (MD, DO, ND), nurses, dieticians, acupuncturists, chiropractors, midwives, pharmacists, physician assistants and more.2015 Conference Highlights
- Outstanding & comprehensive week-long educational course
- Evidence-based integrative medicine presented by leading experts across many disciplines
- Interactive educational formats including case studies and experiential demonstrations
- Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals
- Academy membership opportunities and complimentary special events
- AIHM Gala celebration and Award Ceremony on final evening (additional price)
Complimentary Special Events
These special events are free. However, space is limited and pre-registration guarantees you a space. Please be sure to add any events you plan on attending to your registration so we can plan accordingly.- AIHM Membership Meeting: Sunday, October 25, 2015 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
All welcome. During this meeting and reception, members, not-yet-members, faculty and leaders connect, rejoice and plan another year of transformation. Join us to learn more about the Academy’s current projects, how to use and benefit from your Academy membership and how we are bringing integrative health to the mainstream.
- Self-Care Night: Monday, October 26, 2015 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Attendees will gather for an evening of self-care with six coordinated events and a central outdoor reception.
- Crones/Sage Sage School: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 | 7:30 PM
This event is a special tradition and part of our AHMA legacy. Attendees share in reflection and deep supportive connection, coming together to celebrate our shared humanity and holistic heritage. Two sacred gender-specific* spaces are created. (*Based on self-identification.)
- Poster Reception & Awards: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Throughout the week, original research posters will be showcased in the Garden Room of the main conference hall. On Wednesday evening, following the Research Keynote speaker, a special reception with food and beverages will be held in the Mission Bay Room where each poster presenter will be at their respective poster to answer questions.
Pricing
The AIHM is committed to providing affordable CME to all professionals and take into consideration many factors to ensure our community can attend our events. Our 5-day conference offers one of the most affordable per credit CME rates across all disciplines. We offer an additional 10% discount to all AIHM members. Note: All prices listed, which include organic, beautiful breakfasts and lunches onsite, are for the current price rates. Early bird rates effective until July 1, 2015. Standard rates: July 1 to October 18th. Onsite rates begin October 18th until the day of the event.Early Bird Rates
- MD/DO: $1,175; Members: $1,058
- All Other Health Professionals: $775; Members $697
- Students/Residents/Community: $650; Members $585
Additional Conference Add-ons
- AIHM Inaugural Integrative Health & Medicine Awards Ceremony and Gala
On the final evening (Thursday, October 29th), we are gathering in celebration and fellowship to honor the work of those transforming medicine. Reception, dinner (fish, veggie or vegan & gluten free options), awards celebration, and dance party are all included. The AIHM Gala is expected to sell out early, so secure your ticket at a special rate and plan your travel accordingly!
Additional Fee: $99; (7/1 – $125; 10/18 – $150)
- Focused Track: Integrative Medicine Board Review
This intensive board review course is offered during day 2, 3 and 4 (Mon 10/26 – Wed 10/28) of the AIHM Annual Conference. This gives attendees the benefits of both the amazing first and last day plenary sessions, day 2, 3, and 4 keynotes AND a specially designed study course to prepare those MDs/DOs sitting for the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) board exam, administered by the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS). Designed and executed by a team of experts, the course offers a comprehensive overview of all key test domain sections. Pricing includes a guaranteed seat in the review course, a digital copy of the ABIHM’s Curriculum Study Guide containing over 700 pages of material, and a packet of 200 sample study questions specifically developed to help prepare you for the board exam. If you are interested in attending only the 3-day review course, please purchase the three day option on the registration page and add the Integrative Medicine Board Review focus track – or for a nominal fee register for the full conference and get the benefits of 2 extra days of CME.
Additional Fee: $250; Members $225
Pre-Conference Workshops
Three stellar pre-conference workshops are being held Saturday, October 24th. Additional fees include course tuition, materials, breakfast and lunch. Please note: PRE-CONFERENCES require a separate registration from the main conference. For more information and registration for pre-cons, please click here.Additional Fee: $350; Members $300 (7/1: $450, 10/18: $475)
- Option 1: Integrative Oncology in Practice and Prevention
In this full day workshop, practitioners will learn the latest natural therapies and conventional cancer treatments to improve the health outcomes of patients. Discover natural therapies that reduce cancer risks to bring health, healing and vitality to patients diagnosed with cancer. Lise Alschuler, ND, co-author of The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer and Mitchell Gaynor, MD, founder of Gaynor Integrative Oncology and medical director of the Weill Cornell Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine will lead the workshop.
- Option 2: Integrative Medicine & Your Practice – Business & Leadership Tools for Creating Success
This innovative course is designed for both healthcare providers looking to introduce integrative holistic medicine to their practices and seasoned clinicians (MDs, DOs, Nurses, NDs, DCs, LAcs, etc.) who want to improve bottom lines. Business pearls from a variety of topics and models will be shared. Mimi Guarneri, MD, Rauni Prittinen King, RN, along with other recognized experts from a variety of backgrounds share knowledge behind their success in an intimate, hands-on learning environment. Healthcare professionals in both traditional and complementary therapies will find this important seminar a valuable resource!
- Option 3: Healer Within – Embracing Change: Practices for Resiliency
Let us accompany you on a personal journey to transform burnout into resiliency. A phenomenal lineup of leaders including Daniel Friedland, Nita Gage, Molly and Bruce Roberts will provide experiences and theoretical perspectives from a variety of models of change including Daniel Friedland’s neuroscience-based model of change, 5Rhythms movement therapy, and shamanic indigenous native teachings.
The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine unites the many voices in integrative health — from family doctors to psychologists, acupuncturists to nurses and every practitioner in between — to build bridges between professions and offer credible educational and certification programs for licensed healthcare providers. There’s a place for you, no matter your profession. The Academy advocates for affordability and accessibility on behalf of patients and practitioners and builds leadership capacity in the next generation of caregivers.
Not an AIHM member? Join Here and receive a special 10% discount to the conference! Additional benefits include discounted e-learning, special journal access, and the ability to apply to be a speaker in 2016.
Conference Venue
Paradise Point Resort1404 Vacation Road
San Diego, CA 92109
Reserve your room early! Rooms at Paradise Point will sell out weeks in advance. Mention the AIHM/Scripps conference when booking over the phone to secure special rates or make a reservation online. If you’d like to find a roommate, please post on the AIHM Facebook event page
Questions?
Contact Scripps Conference Services & CME at
858-652-5400 or med.edu@scrippshealth.org.| Date | Time |
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| Sunday, October 25th, 2015 - Thursday, October 29th, 2015 | 7:30 am - 5:00 pm |
