Advances in Integrative Nutrition Annual Conference 2022

The Advances in Integrative Nutrition Annual Conference is specifically designed for healthcare professionals interested in using integrative nutritional approaches to provide patient-centered care. Daniel A. Monti, MD, MBA, The Ellen and Ron Caplan Chair of the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Science and CEO, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at the Thomas Jefferson University has designed this multidisciplinary program to offer participants a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field of Integrative Nutrition. This year's featured topics include Whole Person Health, Creating High Impact Nutrition Programs, Nutrition and Metabolic Health, Diet and Brain Health, Nutrients as Pharmaceuticals, Gut Microbiome, and Advanced Nutritional Strategies for Specialized Populations.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Monday, December 26, 2022. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

1. Identify lifestyle and behavior change(s) designed to improve overall patient health and wellness.
2. Evaluate the scientific advances related to the gut microbiome.
3. Discuss microorganisms and their effect on health and well-being.
4. Apply the foundations of clinical nutrition.
5. Compare the various popular diets and evidence basis for each.
6. Analyze the role of peptides in maintaining homeostasis and in therapeutic application.
7. Explain the role of nutrition in brain health.
8. Explain the current research on the potential effects of vitamins, nutrients, and supplements on brain health and physiology.
9. Evaluate the status of nutrients and supplements form a regulatory perspective.

*Contact the Marcus Institute of Integrative Medicine at inte[email protected] for discount codes.

Conference Recordings
Conference recordings will be available for viewing for credit until 30 days after the last day of the conference. You must sign in to the live program to be counted as attended to earn credit for the videos.

Daily Credit Count
For all credit types:

Day 1: 7.25 credit
Day 2: 7.0 credit

Participants may claim .25 credit one time for the completion of the required evaluation.

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University 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.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 14.50 nursing contact hours.

 Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Credit count includes 15 minutes for completion of the required evaluation.

Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive any right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy
As an attendee of this conference hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively “Jefferson”), you may gain access to certain proprietary information (“Confidential Information”), including Protected Health Information (“PHI”).

By participating in this activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner, or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Daniel Monti, MD
Professor
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Philadelphia, PA

Activity/Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Anthony J Bazzan, MD, FACN, ABIHM
Assistant Professor Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Sara Gottfried, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health - Jefferson Health
Moraga, CA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Helene M Langevin, MD
Director
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health/National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Yiu Tak Leung, MD PhD
Assistant Professor
Jefferson University Hospitals
Bryn Mawr, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Bryan Levey, MD
Pediatrician
Advocare Greentree Pediatrics
Voorhees, NJ

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Reina A Marino, MD
Physician
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health - Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Aleeze Moss
Associate Director, Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Umadevi Naidoo, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard
Newton Center, MA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Andrew Newberg, MD
Professor of Emergency Medicine and Radiology
Thomas Jefferson University
Conshohocken, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Rani Polak, MD
Sheba Medical Center
Ramat Gan, Israel

Faculty

Honoraria-Wellcoaches

Diane Reibel, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine
Jefferson Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Anna E Tobia, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Center for Integrative Medicine
Glenside, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

George P Zabrecky, MD
Academic Director
Thomas Jefferson University
Ridgefield, CT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Mary C Gozza Cohen, PhD
Director of Educational Initiatives
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health - Jefferson Health
Bluffton, SC

Faculty, Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Lynda Ziegler, RN, BSN
Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Boothwyn, PA

Nurse Planner

Nothing to disclose

Oia Cassar
Program Manager
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health - Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA

Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

This educational activity received no commercial or in-kind support.