BHRT Advanced Course Agenda
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:45 am | Breakfast Presentation Presented by TBD Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary breakfast Non-CME symposium sponsored by TBD |
| 8:00 – 9:15 am | Proper Clinical Evaluation of Patients, Including Lab Interpretation Angela DeRosa, D.O., MBA, CPE Founder & President, Hormonal Health Institute, Scottsdale, AZ The lecture will provide the framework of how to properly evaluate patients to determine who will benefit from hormone replacement as well as which hormones, and when. The elusive laboratory assessment will be covered giving simple foundational understanding to be able to assess the hormonal status of your patient as well as the degree of deficiencies. Attendees will also learn what are the “optimal laboratory targets” when treating with BHRT and how to assess clinical response.< |
| 9:15 – 10:00 am | Pros and Cons of Different BHRT Therapy Systems Melissa Loseke-Ablett, D.O. Physician, Re-new Institute, Omaha, NE Medical Director, Metro Men’s Health, National There are different advantages and drawbacks to each BHRT delivery system. This lecture will address the pros and cons of each system as well as notable uniqueness that providers should consider when tailoring treatments to each individual patient. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 am – 11:00 am | Prescribing & Dosing BHRT Melissa Loseke-Ablett, D.O. Physician, Re-new Institute, Omaha, NE Medical Director, Metro Men’s Health, National This lecture will provide basic “golden rules” which should be applied when prescribing BHRT as well as specific guidance on the starting doses and ways to adjust accordingly to clinical response to BHRT. Attention will be given to the differences in prescription writing for compounded hormones as well as understanding of industry standards of application. |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Prescribing & Dosing Using Pellet Therapies Angela DeRosa, D.O., MBA, CPE Founder & President, Hormonal Health Institute, Scottsdale, AZ Hormone pellet replacement has increased in popularity for both men and women because of the convenience, consistent delivery of hormone, superior clinical outcomes as well as higher compliance rates for patients. Providers will learn the best way to achieve optimal results by properly dosing pellets based on appropriate clinical parameters, understanding of the pharmacokinetics of pellets and physiologic differences of the various implanted hormones. |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Malpractice Updates for the Age Management Physician Presented by John Rush, M.D., MBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch Non-CME symposium sponsored by Longevity Physicians Insurance (LPI) |
| 1:30 – 2:15 pm | Management of Adverse Events & Complications Melissa Loseke-Ablett, D.O. Physician, Re-new Institute, Omaha, NE Medical Director, Metro Men’s Health, National Prescribing hormones for women and men is half the battle. Providers must understand how to address the most common side effects, adverse events and possible complications associated with BHRT; including the pellet insertion procedure risks. This lecture will address how to best manage these issues as well as how to avoid them in the first place. The role of progesterone and how to properly evaluate uterine bleeding/spotting while on hormone therapies will also be addressed. |
| 2:15 – 3:15 pm | Basic Protections / Legal Angela DeRosa, D.O., MBA, CPE Founder & President, Hormonal Health Institute, Scottsdale, AZ This lecture is designed to review practical steps you can take to protect your medical license while practicing in the space of anti-aging medicine as well as utilizing BHRTs. We will review the Federation of State Medical Boards guidance on the “standard of care” as it applies to complimentary/alternative medicine as well as best practices in documentation, consenting and operational pitfalls. |
| 2:30 pm | Exhibits Open |
| 3:15 – 4:00 pm | Break / Visit Exhibits |
| 4:00 – 4:30 pm | Video Demonstrations of Pellet Insertions (Male and Female Patients) Angela DeRosa, D.O., MBA, CPE Founder & President, Hormonal Health Institute, Scottsdale, AZ Videos will demonstrate actual pellet insertion procedures performed on actual patients. These demonstrations will review the proper techniques for pellet insertion as well as the differences between the male and female pellet procedure techniques. |
| 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Complex Case Discussion Angela DeRosa, D.O., MBA, CPE Founder & President, Hormonal Health Institute, Scottsdale, AZ Melissa Loseke-Ablett, D.O. Physician, Re-new Institute, Omaha, NE Medical Director, Metro Men’s Health, National Attendees will be given an opportunity to review complex patient case scenarios as well as specific clinical questions related to BHRT application with presenters. |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | AMMG Welcome Reception Open to all conference attendees, spouses, and guests Held in Conference Networking and Exhibits Center |