Date(s) Offered

January 22nd, 2009 - January 25th, 2009

6th Annual
Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update

January 22-25, 2009
Paradise Point Resort
San Diego, California

Natural Supplements 2009 Conference Brochure (PDF, 5.1 MB)

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Overview

Americans spend in excess of $20 billion annually on herbal and dietary supplements, most often without the guidance of a health care practitioner. Many clinicians require timely, evidence-based tools for discussing the risks, benefits and regulatory issues related to the use of natural supplements.

During this informative and comprehensive CME conference, renowned faculty will present a concise, clinically relevant overview of natural supplements in evidence-based practice, with an emphasis on disease states. This medical education event is a must-attend for anyone wanting to acquire the knowledge and expertise for addressing and managing dietary supplement use.

Continuing Education Credits will be available for: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Nurse Midwives, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Dietitians, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants and Psychologists.

Conference Highlights:

• Research competition with top poster presentations earning cash prizes and publication in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
• Pre-conference tour of botanical gardens.
• Comprehensive presentation topics to include supplement use, regulation, resources, research and efficacy in commonly utilized areas such as pain management, cardiovascular health and diabetes, women’s health, mental health and neurology, etc.

Location

Scripps Clinic

Paradise Point Resort

To Register

Email: med.edu@scrippshealth.org
Office: 858-652-5400
Fax: (858) 652-5565