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Wednesday April 10th
Practice Management Workshop: Launching and Growing a Successful Age Management Practice
Many attendees of the AMMG conferences are attracted to the field of Age Management Medicine, but do not feel qualified, or empowered with the necessary tools, to successfully transition from the well-established structure of disease-based medicine or from the traditional insurance-based reimbursement system into a system which relies to a significant degree upon direct pay. In addition, this workshop is also designed to complement the AMMG Certification in Age Management Medicine for physicians and healthcare professionals and to help educate and inform medical and office staff. Attendees will be guided through the process of developing an Age Management Practice. Our goal is for the attendee to be equipped with the basic tools for making the necessary decisions on what is required from a Practice Management point of view.
*Non-CME Workshop
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | The Direct Pay/Partial Direct Pay Practice Model Chuck Guglin, M.D., FACS Owner, Hyperfit MD Age Management CenterUnderstand what a direct pay practice is, learn what the best practices for this type of practice are and transcend the fear of moving from insurance-based to direct pay practice. Attendees will be asked to envision the ideal Age Management Practice they wish to develop. |
| 9:00 – 9:30 am | Development of Practice Services and Procedures Chuck Guglin, M.D., FACS Owner, Hyperfit MD Age Management CenterUnderstand the range of services than can be offered from an Age Management Practice and understand how you can develop a menu of services that will fit you and your practice. |
| 9:30 – 10:00 am | Development of Diagnostic Tools and Procedures Chuck Guglin, M.D., FACS Owner, Hyperfit MD Age Management CenterDiagnosing the Age Management Patient is critical to formulation of a personalized patient treatment plan. This lecture will provide attendees with options regarding diagnostic tools and procedures. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:15 am | Creating Revenue Through the Sales of Ancillary Products and Services from Your Office Derrick DeSilva, M.D. Teaching Faculty, JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ Associate Attending Staff, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJWe have a captive audience with the patients we see every day. They trust our judgments and that is why they seek us out for their medical care. The trust can be translated into other products and services that we provide in our clinical practice – everything from cosmetic products and procedures to carrying a line of high quality nutraceuticals. The educational process to “sell” these products and services does take some upfront time. Once the patient/consumer becomes part of the process to utilize these products and services it can become a critical recurrent part of your revenue stream. The questions is, what products and services should you offer and how do you decide what these products and services should be? During this presentation I will help you outline how to start with the basics and in time build/create that revenue stream even when you are not physically seeing the patient. |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Motivating Patients and Creating Programs Applying the Science of Age Management Medicine to Produce Positive Patient Outcomes Joshua D’Alessandro, CSCS, PN-1, MS Lead Performance Health Coach, Cenegenics, NYCCreating programs that will incorporate your defined services, creating a real change in the health of patients and retaining patients are critical to the success of your practice. |
| 12:00 – 12:45 pm |
Building Your Practice with DEXA Presented by Tony Orlando Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by DEXA Plus Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:45 pm | Developing a Marketing and Branding Program Audrey Neff Director of Marketing, PatientNowHow to secure new patients and retain current patients through appropriate branding and marketing programs is essential to success. |
| 1:45 – 2:30 pm | Employee Management and Engagement Joshua D’Alessandro, CSCS, PN-1, MS Lead Performance Health Coach, Cenegenics, NYCA culture of excellence starts with the right team and brand. How your patients perceive your practice is essential to developing trust, thus increasing referrals and patient retention. Learn how to engage your team in creatively promoting, not selling, your services to current patients and prospects. What employee skills will be essential? |
| 2:30 – 2:45 pm | Break |
| 2:45 – 3:30 pm | Client/Patient Experience Expectations Joshua D’Alessandro, CSCS, PN-1, MS Lead Performance Health Coach, Cenegenics, NYCIn the process of transitioning from sick-care to preventive healthcare you don’t want to sound like a salesman. Learn the exact words to use to speak to your patients and help them get the results they want to achieve. Learn how to set achievable patient goals and expectations. |
| 3:30 – 4:15 pm | The Liability Entanglements of Running Your Own Practice: Don’t Let Your Corporate Veil Be Pierced Art McOmber Partner, Fortune Law Firm, Las Vegas, NV Co-Founder and President, Epic Life, Inc., Nutrition Specialty CompanyBusiness owner doctors erroneously believe that setting up their practice as a corporation or LLC creates a shield of liability between their business assets and their personal assets. But setting up the entity is just one small step in creating protections that business entities afford. These protections, to be effective, also require adequate capitalization of the entity, observation of corporate formalities, and a strict division between what is the business and what is the individual. Learn what it takes to run a medical practice in a way that will afford all of the protections that the law provides. |
| 4:15 – 5:00 pm | Practice Landmines & Practice Pearls Chuck Guglin, M.D., FACS Owner, Hyperfit MD Age Management CenterLearn what to avoid to eliminate or reduce the inevitable problems and those pearls from experienced Practice Management Professionals that can help you succeed. |
| 5:00 – 5:15 pm | AMMG Physician and Healthcare Provider Certification Program Francesca Guglin CEO, Hyperfit MD Age Management Center |
| 5:15 – 5:30 pm | Open Forum with Q and A |
Wednesday, April 10th
Workshop: Aesthetic Procedures for the Age Management Medicine Clinician – Demonstration Based Educational Format
This workshop on office-based Aesthetics is in response to attendee requests for information on aesthetic protocols and treatments that can be done by non-surgical Age Management Clinicians either full time or as an adjunct to their existing practice. The goal is to make this track interactive with live demonstrations by practicing clinicians and open discussions with our expert panel about procedures and protocols. This track is also very appropriate for Support Staff.
* Track is Non-CME so that brand names and off label treatments can be openly discussed.
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:30 am | PRP & PRF: A Natural Alternative To Dermal Fillers? Tammy Polit, D.O. Medical Director, Beautopia Cosmetic Medicine, Colleyville, TX There is a paradigm shift occurring in aesthetic medicine. Some celebrities have publicly announce that they have had their hyaluronic acid fillers dissolved and consumers are now opting for a more natural approach. Using PRP to rejuvenate skin is not new but new protocols have been developed and Dr. Polit will explain the techniques that we are now using to deliver what we call “regenerative aesthetics.” PRF gel is used to time release growth factors for lasting rejuvenation. PRP Plasma Gel is a way we can create large volumes of natural filler with the added benefit of growth factors from a double spun PRP. A demonstration of a PRP facial and the gel warmer will accompany the talk. |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | How To Make Your Practice Stand Out With PDO Threads H. William Song, M.D. Founder & CEO, Omni Aesthetics, Oakland, NJ Many Aesthetics providers are reluctant to add PDO threads to their practice fearing that it is too complicated. This is good news for those willing to learn some basic techniques to get started and offer something that the competition does not have. Dr. Song will explain the theory behind the absorbable threads and discuss the different types of threads that you can use in your practice. A live demonstration of smooth thread placement and a video demonstration of barbed thread placement will accompany the talk. |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Stopping Hair Loss In Its Tracks Carly Klein President, National Hair Loss Medical Aesthetics There are many different approaches to treating hair loss, from PRP injections to hair transplants. The problem most practitioners face is that the results are unpredictable and inconsistent. Learn how you can incorporate a consistent and profitable hair treatment program into your practice. A live demonstration of Microneedling growth factors into the scalp will accompany the talk. |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 12:45 pm |
Advanced Aesthetic Technologies Presented by Tony Howard Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by Refine USA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Combination Treatments: How and When to Combine Treatments! Marie Piantino, LE President, AAEG There are many advantages to combining treatments the skill is to know what goes with what and why is that a benefit to the patient. There are also many fit falls if you combine the wrong things as that may put you at risk with your insurance company. We will advise you on your menu selections, provide supporting data as to benefit and provide demonstrations utilizing different modalities. |
| 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Exosomes & Growth Factors In The Aesthetics Practice Presenter TBA |
| 3:00 – 3:15 pm | Break |
| 3:15 – 4:00 pm | Fat Transfer, The Ultimate In-Office Procedure H. William Song, M.D. Founder & CEO, Omni Aesthetics, Oakland, NJ Dr. Song will speak about how you can use a patient’s own fat as a filler for long lasting natural facial rejuvenation and volumization. With an FDA cleared fat transfer kit, you can perform this procedure in the office without an autoclave or an operating room. A video demonstration will accompany the talk. |
| 4:00 – 4:45 pm | Demonstrations of Office Based Cosmetic Peels Marie Piantino, LE President AAEG Nadia Bixler, L.E.I. Medical Aesthetician, Bobbi Bullock Medical Esthetics, Boise, ID Licensed Aesthetic Instructor & Certified Phlebotomist Identifying our patients needs and supplying a treatment programs that are suitable. Precautions and pre treat/post care programs. Which are the best peels and why? Hands on demonstration for application and classroom participation. Learn how to choose the appropriate peel and apply with maximum results. |
| 4:45 – 5:30 pm | Pearls From 30 Combined Years In Private Aesthetics Practice H. William Song, M.D. Founder & CEO, Omni Aesthetics, Oakland, NJ Tammy Polit, M.D. Medical Director, Beautopia Cosmetic Medicine, Colleyville, TX Bring your questions. Dr. Song and Dr. Polit have each been in aesthetic practice for over 15 years. They will talk about what has worked and what has not worked over the years, along with a discussion of their favorite technologies and products. Tips from this talk will help you avoid common mistakes that could cost you valuable time and money. |
Thursday, April 11th
Workshop: Essential Knowledge in Hormone Modulation for Men & Women
This course is designed to familiarize physicians and healthcare professionals with the basics of hormones for men and women, and an introduction into the evidence based use of hormones to replace and optimize hormone levels within the context of clinical Age Management Medicine.
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:30 am | Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone for Women: Mechanisms of Action, Symptoms of Excess/Deficiency, Relationship to Diseases of Aging, Including: CVD, Dementia, Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia, and Breast Cancer Kathryn Retzler N.D. Sole Owner, Hormone Synergy Clinic, Lake Oswego, OR |
| 9:30 – 10:15 am | Women’s Hormone Testing: Serum and Urine; Estrogen Metabolism and Testing Kathryn Retzler N.D. Sole Owner, Hormone Synergy Clinic, Lake Oswego, OR |
| 10:15 – 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:30 am | BHRT Delivery Options for Women (Patented Pharmaceuticals & Compounded), Complications and Side Effects and How to Management Them, Informed Consent for Patients Kathryn Retzler N.D. Sole Owner, Hormone Synergy Clinic, Lake Oswego, OR |
| 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Women’s Case Presentations Kathryn Retzler N.D. Sole Owner, Hormone Synergy Clinic, Lake Oswego, OR |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
Presentation TBA Presented by TBA Non-CME symposium sponsored by TBD |
| 1:30 – 2:15 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 2:15 – 3:00 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 2:30 pm | Exhibits Open |
| 3:00 – 3:40 pm | Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 3:40 – 4:30 pm | Adrenal and Thyroid Hormone Issues Faculty TBA |
| 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Clinical Protocols to Avoid and Treat Complications of Hormone Replacement Derrick DeSilva, Jr., M.D. Teaching Faculty, JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ Associate Attending Staff, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJAbstract TBA Many age management physicians are introducing Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) into their age management medical practices. As far as I am concerned the use of BHRT with our patients is relatively straight forward. The concern I have is that many practitioners are not well enough versed/trained in how to manage the complications of BHRT. So, what are some of the “preventative interventions” that can be taken to stave off some of these complications. Also, what baseline testing must be done in order to protect the wellbeing of the patient and allow the practitioner to sleep at night. During this presentation we will review some of the common complications of BHRT and what can be done to prevent these complications from occurring in the first place. We will also review the baseline tests that I do on all my patients before starting any form of BHRT. This is one area of medicine in which “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm |
AMMG Welcome Reception Open to all conference attendees, spouses, and guests Held in Conference Networking and Exhibits Center |
Thursday, April 11th
Workshop: Essential Knowledge in the Clinical Use of Peptides for Age Management Medicine
This workshop is an 8-hour class on learning Essential Knowledge of Peptide Therapy. The human body produces almost 300,000 peptides, but only a fraction of the peptides that we produce are understood. Dr. Edwin Lee and Dr. Luis Martinez have taught many healthcare providers around the world about the clinical use of peptides. Many previous students have commented that this peptide class was excellent and they felt confident with using peptides in their practice. The use of certain peptides is in a state of flux. As of Sep 2023, the FDA has banned a list of 22 peptides from being produced by 503A compounding pharmacies in the US. By the start of this class, updated lectures will offer alternative peptides to treat specific conditions. Bring your laptop computer to this workshop. At its conclusion, a score of 80% on an optional test taken on your laptop will earn attendees a certificate demonstrating Essential Knowledge of the Clinical Use of Peptides.
Requirement: Bring your laptop computer for the class to take the post workshop examination.
In conjunction with the Clinical Peptide Society
Non-CME
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:05 am | Welcome to the Workshop on Essential Knowledge in the Clinical Use of Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning Committee |
| 8:05 – 8:45 am | Introduction to Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeThis session will address the basics of what a peptide is, what receptor does it interact with, how do peptides work, how many peptides do we have and which hormones are peptides. In addition, how a peptide is synthesized in a lab will be reviewed. The benefits of peptides and where most of the peptides that can be obtained will be covered. (Although as of May 21, 2023 using peptides in California is prohibited, so we don’t know how one in California can obtain them.) |
| 8:45 – 9:05 am | The Healing Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D. Co-Founder, CEO Elevai Skincare Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeDepending on what peptides are available in April 2024, we will discuss peptides that can help heal tissue injury, nerve damage and also with recovery from surgery. If BPC-157 is available then this peptide will be discussed. If BPC-157 is not available then we can discuss other novel peptides. We can discuss about the combination of other peptides to help with the healing process. |
| 9:05 – 9:30 am | Mitochondria Peptide Luis Martinez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinic, San Juan, Puerto Rico President, Regenera Global, Ponce, Puerto Rico Mitochondrial peptides can help with the production of energy, weight loss, improving on endurance and also with converting white fat to brown fat. The mitochondrial peptides dosing will be reviewed. |
| 9:30 – 10:00 am | Growth Hormone Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeGrowth hormone is an essential hormone in lowering body fat, improving on lipids, keeping muscles healthy and improving on bone density. Adult growth hormone deficiency symptoms will be reviewed and the association of higher mortality with growth hormone deficiency. Unfortunately, the treatment with recombinant human growth hormone is not covered under most insurance plans and also it is cost prohibitive for most people. There is an alternative to the expensive recombinant human growth hormone mostly commonly used for boosting IGF-1 and has the advantage of inducing all five of the hGH isoforms rather just the one that is found in the synthetic form. Tesamorelin, Sermorelin and other peptides will be reviewed. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 – 10:45 am | Immune Stimulating Peptides (TA-1, Thymulin) Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinic, San Juan, Puerto Rico President, Regenera Global, Ponce, Puerto RicoThe peptides from the Thymus gland that are immune stimulating will be covered. The studies and the dosing protocols for both these peptides If Thymus alpha 1 (TA1) and Thymulin is available in April 2024 then these peptides will be reviewed. If these peptides are not available then other novel peptides will be discussed to improve one’s immune system. |
| 10:45 – 11:15 am | Neuroregenerative Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning Committee Memory loss is a huge concern. Improving cognition is difficult but if peptides are used early with hormonal balance, improving the microbiome, and removing toxins in the body this functional medicine approach can help. Depending on what peptides are available in April 2024 we will discuss those peptides. |
| 11:15 – 11:45 am | Peptides for Pain (ARA290, TB4, BPC157) Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinic, San Juan, Puerto Rico President, Regenera Global, Ponce, Puerto RicoPeptides can reduce inflammation and help with post-surgical pain, trauma and also with neuropathic pain. The different peptides that help with pain will be covered including the dosing protocols. |
| 11:45 am – 12:00 pm | Morning Question & Answer Session Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning Committee Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinic, San Juan, Puerto Rico President, Regenera Global, Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
Presenter TBA Sponsored by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch Non-CME Symposium |
| 1:30 – 2:00 pm | Cosmeceutical Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeThere are peptides that can turn off the fibroblast cells to help produce collagen and to improve the dermis of the skin. Improving the thickness of the dermis can reduce wrinkles and also to help the skin to look younger. These peptides are very popular in any wellness practice. The top cosmeceutical peptides will be reviewed. |
| 2:00 – 2:30 pm | Peptides for Cancer (Met-Enkephalin, TA-1, GHK- Copper) Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinic, San Juan, Puerto Rico President, Regenera Global, Ponce, Puerto RicoThere are peptides that can help with cancer management. These peptides either improve the immune system or with turning on the cancer suppression genes or turning off the cancer promoting genes. Met-enkephalin, TA-1 and GHK will be discussed during this session. |
| 2:30 – 3:00 pm | Peptides for Autoimmune Diseases Luis Martinez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinic, San Juan, Puerto Rico President, Regenera Global, Ponce, Puerto RicoAutoimmune diseases are on the rise and are devastating. Balancing the immune system is one of the keys in improving autoimmune diseases. The dosing of peptides OGF, VIP and other peptides will be reviewed. |
| 3:00 – 3:15 pm | Epitalon Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeThe pineal gland is found in vertebrates, mammals, amphibians, and in humans. Melatonin and Epitalon are both derived from the pineal gland. One of the benefits of Epitalon is that in has been shown to improve longevity in both in animals and in humans. The human clinical trials from Russia that have shown to reduce mortality and also cancer will be reviewed and the dosing protocols will also be covered. |
| 3:15 – 4:00 pm | Break/ Visit Exhibits |
| 4:00 – 4:15 pm | Peptides for Libido and Top 5 peptides We Are Using for 2024 Luis Martinez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinic, San Juan, Puerto Rico President, Regenera Global, Ponce, Puerto RicoThe 2 peptides that will be reviewed will be bremelanotide and oxytocin. Potential side effects and dosing will be reviewed. In addition we will discuss our top 5 peptides we use in our practice for 2024. |
| 4:15 – 4:30 pm | Afternoon Question & Answer Session Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning Committee Luis Martinez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinic, San Juan, Puerto Rico President, Regenera Global, Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Online Test (for those that brought their laptop) or written test for those that did not bring a laptop |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm |
AMMG Welcome Reception Open to all conference attendees, spouses and guests |
Thursday, April 11th
Workshop: Fundamentals and Clinical Applications of IV Nutrient Therapy
Age Management physicians deal with a wide range of complex patient ideologies often with a limited scope of technology and treatment options. This workshop will take a deep dive into IV Nutrient Therapy and how it can play an important role in improving health conditions. This course will provide overview on the science, benefits of IV Therapy and the best practices for implementing this into your existing Age Management Practice., the purpose of the instruction is to provide an overview of the essential knowledge of IV therapy with an eye to safety and efficacy of this modality in practice.
In conjunction with Elevate Health Physician Training Academy
Course Faculty (all sessions in this track)
Alia L. Fox, M.D.
CEO & Medical Director, H2O Health, Milwaukee, WI
Chairman, Department of Anesthesia, Ascension Health, Milwaukee, WI
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:45 am |
History, Indications and Scientific Evidence-Based Rationale for the Clinical Use of IV Nutrient Therapy This section provides the clinical guidance and basis regarding the recommended patient assessments related to IV Therapy. Review the suggested screening lab assays, understanding the clinical impact of fluid balance and highlight the special circumstances or uncommon “zebras” that providers should be aware of during patient visits. |
| 8:45 – 9:30 am |
Recommended Patient Assessments & The Hippocrates & “Zebras” This section provides the clinical guidance and basis regarding the recommended patient assessments related to IV Therapy. Review the suggested screening lab assays, understanding the clinical impact of fluid balance and highlight the special circumstances or uncommon “zebras” that providers should be aware of during patient visits. |
| 9:30 – 9:45 am |
Components of IV Nutrition and Equipment & Set Up Procedures: IV Bottles, Bags & IV Sets A list of supplies will be provided that are essential for the physician to use IV therapy. |
| 9:45 – 10:00 am | Break |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Hydrate or Die-Drate: Beyond the Myers Cocktail – Part 1 Going Beyond the Myers Cocktail – In the first part of this series, we will examine the existing “popular” IV blends, delving into their benefits, indications, and applications. Additionally, we will explore the process of defining and administering IV mixes designed to optimize performance for athletes and offer immune support. |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
Presentation TBA Presenter TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by TBA |
| 1:30 – 2:45 pm |
Hydrate or Die-Drate: Beyond the Myers Cocktail – Part 2 Building upon the groundwork laid in Part 1, this presentation will further explore the diverse components of IV Therapy treatments. It will emphasize the optimal application of these treatments to address various patient needs, with a particular focus on combating inflammation and stress. |
| 2:30 pm | Exhibits Open |
| 2:45 – 3:30 pm | Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
Clinical Pearls for the Administering IV Therapy This section of the workshop will concentrate on the clinical insights that can distinguish your IV Clinic from competitors. It encompasses managing patient expectations, anticipating potential side effects, and providing guidance on successful implementation. |
| 4:30 – 5:30 pm |
The Business of IV Therapy, Implementing it into your Clinic An examination of the IV Therapy business landscape, covering regulations, establishment expenses, and revenue frameworks. This segment emphasizes the crucial considerations that clinical practitioners must address before launching an IV Therapy. |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm |
AMMG Welcome Reception Open to all conference attendees, spouses and guests Held in Conference Networking and Exhibits Center |
Thursday, October 19
Workshop: Traumatic Brain Injury—A Clinical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
This full day program, TBI–A Clinical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment, will provide the attendees with over 30 years of clinical experience based upon Translational Medicine concepts which were culled from over one-thousand peer-reviewed articles. The program will address both Traumatic and Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries as causative factors for personality changes, cognitive impairment, and mood disorders leading to suicide ideation and suicide. Seven chapters will be presented supported with over 600 annotated journal articles offering the attendees a clear understanding of the effects of the primary physical trauma on generation of the secondary trauma identified as neuroinflammation inflammation, oxidative stress, and loss of functionality. The rising cases of post-Covid neurological complications will also be discussed as a new entry into non-traumatic brain injury due to the “Cytokine Storm”. This program will prepare you for identifying, assessing, and then treating both veterans and civilians with TBI. (Advancing your knowledge in this field of Traumatic Brain Injury will allow you to participate in programs being established at Walter Reed Medical Center and Georgetown University Medical Centers.)
Course Faculty (all sessions in this track):
Mark L. Gordon, M.D.
Medical Director, Millennium-TBI & The Millennium Health Centers, Encino, CA; CBS Studios;
USC, Keck School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Medical Director of Education, Access Medical Laboratories, Jupiter, FL
Member, AMMG Conference Planning Committee
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 am |
An Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury A 60-minute overview of trauma and non-traumatic brain injuries and the social and medical impact and the need for a paradigm shift in evaluation and treatment. |
| 9:00 – 10:15 am |
The Laboratory of Traumatic Brain Injury The assessment of neurotrauma using trophic, neurosteroids, and neuroactive steroids as markers for hormonal deficiencies that are caused by both the primary and secondary injuries associated with neurotrauma (TBI). The literature supported view that the “standard reference” ranges and “normal” reference ranges are not relative to the patient. Interpretation of the lab results using the Median Theory of optimal levels. |
| 10:15 -10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:30 am |
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurobehavior The impact of neurosteroid deficiencies on both personality and mental abilities is clearly discussed in peer-reviewed articles. Those same articles provide support for mood and anxiety disorders developing from loss of the regulatory effects of many of the neurosteroids that are produced in the brain. |
| 11: 30 am – 12:00 pm |
Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress, the Foundation for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury, Part I The major impact of trauma is the production of secondary injury precipitated by free radicals and oxidative stress. The use of specific anti-oxidants and the regeneration of the glutathione system in the brain can help to regain a neuro-permissive environment that can allow for cellular repair and regeneration. |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm |
Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress, the Foundation for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury, Part II Continuation of the 5th lecture with specific application and treatment of traumatic brain injury. A number of cases will be discussed. |
| 2:30 – 3:30 pm |
Putting it All Together with Case Studies 10 comprehensive cases will be dissected and presented with attendees’ participation as a means of consolidating the information that will be shared throughout the day. |
| 2:30 pm | Exhibits Open |
| 3:30 – 4:10 pm | Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 4:10 – 5:30 pm |
Case Studies and Q&A Continuation of the cases with attendee participation and Q & A. The goal of these cases is to allow the audience an opportunity to work out with the lecturer the initial evaluation of the patient, laboratory testing, interpretation of the test results, and selection of an optimal treatment protocol. |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm |
AMMG Welcome Reception Open to all conference attendees, spouses and guests |
Friday, April 12th
General Session Curriculum
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:45 am |
Presentation TBA Presented by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary breakfast Non-CME symposium sponsored by Common Sense Supplements |
| 8:00 – 8:15 am | Opening Remarks |
| 8:15 – 9:15 am | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 9:15 – 10:00 am | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 10:00 – 10:45 am | Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 10:45 – 11:45 am | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 11:45 am – 12:00 pm | Why Undergo Certification in Age Management Medicine Derrick DeSilva, Jr., M.D. Teaching Faculty, JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ Associate Attending Staff, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
Myths Doctors Believe Regarding Taxes, Lawsuits and Estate Planning that Put your Life and Practice at Risk Presented by Art McOmber, Former FBI Special Agent Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch Non CME Symposium Sponsored by Fortune Law Firm |
| 1:30 – 2:10 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 2:10 – 2:50 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 2:50 – 3:30 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 3:30 – 4:00 pm | Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 4:00 – 4:45 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 4:45 – 5:30 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 5:30- 6:30 pm | AMMG Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Join us for Complimentary Margaritas, Wine and Beer Open to all conference attendees, spouses and guestsHeld in Conference Networking and Exhibits Center |
Saturday, April 13th
General Session Curriculum
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 am | The Role that the Gut Microbiome plays in Aging and Longevity: Differences in Young and Aging Microbiome, Role of Butyrate and Therapeutic Gut Interventions Derrick DeSilva, Jr., M.D. Teaching Faculty, JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ Associate Attending Staff, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ Aging is determined by complex interactions among genetic and environmental factors. Increasing evidence suggests that the gut microbiome lies at the core of many age-associated changes, including immune system dysregulation and susceptibility to diseases. The gut microbiota undergoes extensive changes across the lifespan, and age-related processes may influence the gut microbiota and its related metabolic alterations. Older adults have reduced pathways related to carbohydrate metabolism and amino acid synthesis; however, oldest-old adults exhibited functional differences that distinguished their microbiota from that of young-old adults, such as greater potential for short-chain fatty acid production and increased butyrate derivatives. During this presentation we will review the role that specific gut flora plays in the aging process and how the microbiota changes affect the aging process. |
| 9:00 – 10:00 am | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 10:00 – 10:30 am | Break / Visit Exhibits |
| 10:30 – 11:15 am | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 1:30 – 2:15 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 2:15 – 3:00 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Break / Visit Exhibits (Exhibits Close at 4:00 pm) |
| 3:45 – 4:45 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 4:45 – 5:30 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
Sunday, April 14th
General Session Curriculum
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 am | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 9:00 – 10:00 am | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:15 am | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |
| 12:15 – 1:15 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA |