Inaugural Lifestyle Medicine Symposium

Designed to reach multiple clinical specialty areas, this dynamic event will feature seven speakers, question and answer sessions, and targeted break-out rooms to help participants incorporate lifestyle medicine into their own lives!

Featuring presentations by advanced practice clinicians, registered dietitians, pharmacists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers. Participants will gain a better understanding of the benefits and research of lifestyle medicine so they can incorporate this specialty into their own practice, as well as support the identification of patients who may require a more intensive and individualized whole person health approach.

Lifestyle medicine supports longevity and sustained health and serves as a critical complement to clinical care.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Thursday, October 8, 2026. 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. Apply lifestyle medicine practices and techniques in care settings.
2. Develop individualized, evidence-based supplement strategies in alignment with patient goals, values, and clinical needs.
3. Integrate supplement recommendations with nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other lifestyle medicine interventions.
4. Evaluate the quality of evidence supporting popular dietary supplements used for cardiometabolic, gastrointestinal, cognitive, and musculoskeletal health.
5. Apply mindful and intuitive eating strategies to common patient scenarios such as overeating and emotional eating.
6. Analyze the impact of dieting, food restriction, and weight stigma on eating behaviors and long-term health outcomes.
7. Describe the core principles of mindful and intuitive eating.
8. Define differences between mindful eating from traditional weight-focused approaches.
9. Develop individualized, evidence-based, unbiased treatment strategies for obesity.
10. Analyze the complex pathophysiology of obesity.
11. Describe the two-process model of sleep regulation (sleep pressure and circadian rhythm) and the basic stages of sleep.
12. Apply evidence-based circadian and behavioral strategies such as consistent wake-time scheduling and the core principles of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to patient consultation.

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 5.25 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 5.25 nursing contact hours.

Pharmacists: This knowledge-based continuing education is designated for 5.25 credit contact hours of continuing education credit. JA4008236-0000-26-024-L99-P
Credits will be uploaded to CPE Monitor within 60 days following the completion of the activity. This statement contains information provided to NABP from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) via CPE Monitor. ACPE policy states paper and/or electronic statements of credit may no longer be distributed directly to learners as proof of ACPE credit. The official record of credit may be located in the learner's e-profile in CPE Monitor.

Psychologists: This activity awards 5.25 CE credit.

Physician Assistants:

Thomas Jefferson University has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Registered Dieticians: This activity awards 5.25 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Agenda
Agenda subject to change without notice.

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. Email [email protected] - please include the activity name in the subject line.

Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational 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 the 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 educational activity 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 educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all 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 educational 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.

Photography and Recording
Unauthorized recording or photography at a Jefferson-sponsored event is strictly prohibited. Individuals found violating this policy will be asked to vacate the activity. No credits or refund will be issued.

Copyright
All rights reserved – Thomas Jefferson University. No part of this program may be used, reproduced, or shared in any manner whatsoever without express written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

This is a live-streamed Symposium.

The virtual link will be emailed prior to the start of activity.

Questions should be directed to [email protected]

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.

AI Use in Accredited Content
All faculty, presenters, and authors participating in Thomas Jefferson University–sponsored events must disclose any use of AI in creating or editing content. Disclosures should specify the AI tool’s name, version, and date of use, and briefly describe how it supported the work—for example, drafting, data analysis, or assessment development. They must also identify the model or source, state that all outputs were reviewed and verified by a human (including who conducted the review and how), and indicate whether any prompts or outputs were stored externally.

OCPD Team
No member of the Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Annette M. Donawa, PhD, M.S.Ed | Sarah J. Carmody, MBA, CPTD | Elizabeth Lenz | Chrystyna K. Pospolyta, MPH | Markiya Fagan, MS | Deana Scruggs | Jennifer Turner, CA | Cassie Morgan | Christopher Curran | Jacqueline Coval

Member Information

Role in activity

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

Meghan Smith, MPH
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Activity/Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Mollie Cherson, Mphil, MSW, LCSW
Lead Behavioral Health Consultant
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Anna Flattau, MD, MSc, MS, FAAFP
Chair, Family and Community Medicine
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Edmund A Pribitkin, MD, MBA
Professor
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kathleen Hill, APRN, CRNP, CDCES
Nurse Practitioner
Jefferson Health
Media, PA

Faculty, Nurse Planner

Nothing to disclose

Timothy Macconnell, MHS
Physician Assistant
Jefferson Health
Dresher , PA

Faculty, PA Planner

Nothing to disclose

Corrine B Young, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Jefferson Health
Abington, PA

Faculty, Pharmacy Planner

Nothing to disclose

Janine V Kyrillos, MD, FACP
Associate Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Bala Cynwyd, PA

Faculty, Physician Planner

Speakers Bureau-Novo Nordisk (Any division)|Advisor-Lilly (Any division)

Courtney E Pinkham, MD
Jefferson Health
Whitehall, PA

Faculty, Physician Planner

Nothing to disclose

Jocelyn Baumgarten, RDN, CSOWM
Lead Clinical Dietitian
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty, Registered Dietician Planner

Nothing to disclose

Cheri Leahy, RDN
Enterprise Service Line Director
Jefferson Health
Newtown Square, PA

Faculty, Registered Dietician Planner

Nothing to disclose

Amanda Jones, PsyD, MBA
Jefferson Health
Wayne, PA

Psychologist Planner

Nothing to disclose

Friday, September 18, 2026

This activity received no commercial or in-kind support.