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The 8th Annual Nutrition and Health Conference: State of the Science and Clinical Applications

May 9-11, 2011—Hyatt Regency San Francisco in Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, California

This is the premier nutrition conference for health professionals in the United States. Co-presented by the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, the conference assembles internationally recognized researchers, clinicians, educators, and chefs, all of whose work focuses on the interface between nutrition and healthful living. Go to www.nutritionandhealthconf.org for updates.

International Postgraduate Course in Anthroposophic Medicine

May 13-20, 2011—IONS Conference Center, Petaluma, California

Come and learn anthroposophic medicine and nursing—a unique integrative approach to health care widely used in Europe—with inspiring international lecturers and colleagues, in a peaceful Sonoma retreat setting. The International Postgraduate Medical Training (IPMT), led by international experts in the field, offers medical doctors a comprehensive introduction to anthroposophic medicine. Presented by the Physicians' Association for Anthroposophic Medicine.

American Holistic Nurses Association's 31st Annual Conference Holistic Nursing: Tending to the Sacred Flow of Life

June 2-5, 2011 Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, Kentuck

From birth through our final transition, holistic nurses are present, tending to the sacred flow of life. Holistic nurses will leave this conference with a deepened awareness of their role in this unique praxis. Please join us for this special experience. Go to www.ahna.org/Conference/tabid/1200/Default.aspx for more information.

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine's Food as Medicine Professional Training Program: Integrating Nutrition into Clinical Practice, Medical Education and Community Health

June 9-12, 2011—Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Washington, DC

his program provides the latest in science-based nutrition education and is designed to give graduates the knowledge, confidence, compassion, and skills required to integrate food as medicine in their clinical practices. This is the nutrition class that health care professionals tell us they've been looking for. For more information, please click here.

Holistic Health and Healing Summer Institute for Integrative Clinical Care

June 13-17, 2011—Center for Spirituality and Healing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

This professional development program is designed to prepare nurses, nursing faculty, and other health care providers to teach and provide integrative/holistic health and healing to patients and families in a variety of clinical and community settings. Through didactic, online, and experiential learning, participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to care for patients and provide leadership in environments that promote optimal healing. Call Cass McLaughlin at (612) 626-5319 with questions.

New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

September 10-11, 2011—Hyatt Regency La Jolla, La Jolla, California

This course will highlight the latest concepts relating to the microbiology of IBD and examine the latest treatment options for patients living with the disease. Coinfections, disease complications, and special population considerations will also be discussed. The course will be taught by nationally known experts who are actively involved in clinical trials and studies related to the management and treatment of IBD. To find out more visit www.scripps.org/conferenceservices.

Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice Fall 2011 Session

JSeptember 12-16, 2011—Hyatt Regency, Baltimore, Maryland

Now in its 14th year, IFM's 5 day–long comprehensive, patient-centered educational program will help deepen your clinical understanding and practical application of the Functional Medicine Matrix Model. To register, go to. www.functionalmedicine.org/ifm_ecommerce/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=286.

3rd Annual Integrative and Holistic Nursing Conference: Bringing Healing to You and Your Patients

September 29-30, 2011—Hilton San Diego Resort, San Diego, California

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine will host a one-of-a-kind CEU program for nurses who are interested in expanding their knowledge in mind-body-spirit healing for themselves and their patients. From prevention and early detection to energy medicine and healthy eating, the attendees will learn about the scientifically validated integrative and complementary approaches that promote health, healing and changes in the healthcare paradigm. *Continuing education credits available.To find out more, call (858) 652-5400, or visit www.scripps.org/conferenceservices.

31st Annual Oncology Nurses Symposium

October 2-5, 2011—Hilton San Diego Resort, San Diego, California

During this 3.5-day conference, attendees will benefit from an intimate learning environment in which renowned faculty will present the latest in oncology care and provide practical strategies and tools to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes. The program itself is designed to provide a generous amount of CE credits while offering participants the chance to interact and create networks with colleagues. Call (858) 652-5400, or visit www.scripps.org/conferenceservices for more information.

12th Annual Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine

October 10-14, 2011—Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, Chantilly, Virginia

Jointly sponsored by Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. The preconference seminar will be "Bring Integrative Medicine to Your Practice." Optional ABIHM Board Certification Exam on October 15, 2011. Call (858) 652-5400 for details.

The 12th Annual Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine

Jointly sponsored with the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine

November 7-11, 2011—Renaissance Vinoy Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida

Pre Conference Seminar: Brining Integrative Medicine to Your Practice November 6, 2011

Optional ABIHM Board Certification Exam November 12, 2011

Join Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine for a one-of-a-kind educational experience that includes an up-to-date review of integrative holistic medicine science and research, as well as an opportunity for personal renewal. The course format includes lectures followed by question-and-answer sessions, experiential morning programs and evening study groups. Faculty are renowned experts in integrative holistic medicine and provide practical summaries on a wide-range of mind-body-spirit topics.

9th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update

January 19-22, 2012—Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, California

During this informative and comprehensive CME conference, renowned faculty will present a concise, clinically relevant overview of the latest information on natural supplements and nutritional medicine with an emphasis on disease states. This course provides practical information for health care professionals who make nutritional recommendations or manage dietary supplement use.

2012 North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine

May 15-18, 2012—Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Oregon

The North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine will represent the third occasion that the 44 Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine along with other leading national and international CAM networks and organizations are invited to come together to meet and share their research. For updates go to www.imconsortium-conference.org/.