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Integrative Medicine 101

Thursday, October 28, 2010

- Location -
MMS Headquarters at Waltham Woods
860 Winter St
Waltham, MA
CME Credit Available: 7.25

Integrative Medicine 101: Practical Approaches to Integrative Medicine for Primary Care Providers

Jointly Sponsored by the MMS and the Marino Center for Integrative Health

Schedule:
7:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 pm  - 4:30 pm Program   Download the program brochure (.pdf, 1 page, 338 KB)

Description:
This one-day course will focus on providing the knowledge and skills for providers to understand and begin to use integrative medicine. Recognized experts in the field of integrative medicine will facilitate this interactive and patient centered activity.

Activity Objectives:
As the result of participating in the program, participants will be able to:

  • Describe how complementary therapies are used as part of an integrative approach to common medical conditions
  • Cite the importance of exploring health within ourselves to better prepare us in doing this for others
  • Review use of common herbal medicines and potential risks
  • List practical tips on creating salutogenic (healing oriented) visits in the medical home
  • Introduce mind-body medicine with experiential segments to offer a better understanding of stress reduction

CME Credit/Accreditation:
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the Joint Sponsorship of the Massachusetts Medical Society and the Marino Center for Integrative Health.

The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Registration:
To register or for more information, please visit http://www.marinocenter.org/conference.html 

Registration for this event is not currently available on the MMS web site.

Boston Medical Library

Members have access to the Waltham branch of the Boston Medical Library and the Countway Library of Medicine in Boston.

Boston Medical Library