Advances in Integrative Nutrition Annual Conference 2024

This activity is has been changed to virtual only.

Our annual Advances in Integrative Nutrition Conference is scheduled for November 7-8, 2024.

The in-person event will be held on Jefferson's Center City Philadelphia campus with live virtual attendance options available. The event will feature a host of integrative health experts, including Dr. Daniel Monti, Dr. Anthony Bazzan, and many more.

Learn About: Nutrition and Metabolic Health Diet and Disease Nutrients as Pharmaceuticals Gut Microbiome Advanced nutritional strategies for specialized populations This event is designed for licensed healthcare professionals and students in healthcare disciplines.

Pre-Conference Modules

Earn more credit by completing these four pre-conference modules. Each module runs for 60 minutes.

• Nutrients as Pharmaceuticals: When is it a Dietary Supplement or a Pharmacological Intervention?/Andrew Newberg, MD
• Men's Health: Diet & Nutrition Considerations for Midlife & Beyond/Anthony J Bazzan, MD, FACN, ABIHM  and Cody Collins PA-C
• Evidence-Based Popular Diets for Body and Brain/ Reina A Marino, MD
• Vitamins C & E Physiology/Mark Levine, MD

Successful Completion

To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Thursday, November 28, 2024. 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. Explain the current research on the potential effect of vitamins, nutrients, and supplements on brain health and physiology.
4. Discuss microorganisms and their effect on health and well being.
5. Apply the foundations of clinical nutrition.
6. Compare the various popular diets and evidence basis for each.
7. Analyze the role of peptides in maintaining homeostasis and in therapeutic application.
8. Explain the role of nutrition in brain health.
9. Evaluate the status of nutrients and supplements from a regulatory perspective.

Click here to register for this activity. You will be redirected to a Advances in Integrative Nutrition eventbrite webpage.

Questions about registration or this activity should be directed to [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 18.25 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 18.25 nursing contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit

AAFP: The AAFP has reviewed Advances in Integrative Nutrition Annual Conference 2024 and deemed it acceptable for up to 17.25 Live AAFP Elective credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/07/2024 to 11/08/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Agenda

The agenda is subject to change without notice.

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.

This activity has been changed to virtual only.

Virtual
Log in information will be sent prior to the start of the activity.

Questions about registration 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.

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

Robert Abel, MD
Ophthalmologist
Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants
Wilmington, DE

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

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

Faculty

Advisor-ETHOS Laboratories

Cody Collins, PA-C
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Jefferson
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kaitlyn Eck, PhD, RDN
Jefferson University
Cherry Hill, NJ

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

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

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

Mark A Levine, MD
Section Chief: Molecular and Clinical Nutrition Section, Digestive Disease Branch
NIH-National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Bethesda, MD

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Ana Maria Lopez, MD
Professor, Medical Oncology and Integrative Medicine (ABOIM)
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

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

Non-Clinical Exception

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

Non-Clinical Exception

Scott Schaffer, MD FACS
Advocare ENT Specialty Center
Marlton, NJ

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

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

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kara Waskiewicz, PA-C, MSPAS
Physician Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

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

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Julita Mitchell, MD
Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty, Physician Planner

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, Jefferson
Broomall, PA

Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

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