Longevity: The New Frontier

Longevity: The New Frontier is a virtual continuing education symposium that explores the latest evidence-based approaches to optimizing health, enhancing well-being, and supporting healthy aging through an integrative medicine lens.

This timely and engaging program brings together leading experts from the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and thought leaders from across the field to examine emerging research, clinical innovations, and practical applications in longevity medicine. Attendees will gain insight into key topics shaping the future of longevity care, including: Hormones Peptides GLP-1 therapies Pain management Lifestyle interventions Other strategies designed to promote health span and improve quality of life.

Through expert presentations and evidence-informed discussions, participants will explore how advances in preventive and personalized medicine can be translated into clinical practice to support healthy aging across diverse patient populations. Designed with busy healthcare professionals in mind, this fully virtual live experience offers the flexibility to learn from anywhere while engaging with cutting-edge research and expert perspectives.

Participants will leave with actionable knowledge and practical tools to help guide conversations and clinical decision-making related to longevity, wellness, and age-related health optimization.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Friday, November 20, 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. Evaluate current evidence supporting integrative longevity interventions, including hormone therapies, GLP-1 therapies, exercise, sleep optimization, and pain management strategies.
2. Apply evidence-based longevity principles to individualized patient care plans aimed at promoting healthspan and healthy aging.
3. Analyze the benefits, risks, and clinical considerations associated with emerging longevity-focused therapies and interventions.
4. Integrate lifestyle, preventive, and personalized medicine approaches into clinical decision-making to support healthy aging across diverse patient populations.
5. Assess appropriate nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic strategies to improve quality of life and address age-related health concerns.

To register for this activity, click on the Registration tab.

Question? Email [email protected]

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 6.00 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 6.00 nursing contact hours.

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 6.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 6.00 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 virtual activity.

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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 | Hannah Giacometti | 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)

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

Activity/Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

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

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Madeleine A Becker, MD
Professor, Integrative Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Dept. of Psychiatry
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Branson J Collins, MD, FAAMFM, ABAARM
Director Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, FAU
Florida Atlantic University
Westlake, FL

Faculty

Nathan R Handley, MD, MBA
Assistant Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Swarthmore, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Julita Mitchell, MD
Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Jessica Hagstoz, BSN
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Health
Brielle, NJ

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

Sarah Filak
Education Coordinator
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
Philadelphia, PA

Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Sarah McNabb, OTD, OTR/L
Senior Director of Programs
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, Thomas Jefferson University
Broomall, PA

Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Maura Waldner, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Paoli Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

PA Planner

Nothing to disclose

Friday, November 6, 2026

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