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June
 

 Symposium on Yoga Research, Boston, MA

Join us on The Front Line of Yoga Research for the third annual Symposium on Yoga Research (SYR), the West's foremost academic yoga research conference.  SYR is a single-track academic research conference that includes both oral and poster presentations by leading yoga research scientists.  It  is suitable for researchers, clinicians, integrative healthcare professionals; yoga therapists; and psychology and education professionals interested in yoga research.  Participants have opportunities to interact with colleagues and develop collaborations and initiatives.
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This symposium is sponsered by the International Association of Yoga Therapists which is a member of the Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care

 Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research, Boston, MA

Join us on The Front Line of Yoga Therapy for the fifth Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR).  SYTAR is dedicated entirely to professional education, research, practice, and policy issues for yoga therapy.  Common Interest Community sessions are offered as well as practice sessions that support one or more of the competencies in IAYT's new educational standards for the training of yoga therapists.  Views from distinguished leaders in the field comprise the plenary and panel discussions.
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This symposium is sponsored by the International Association of Yoga Therapists which is a member of the Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care

 Leadership and Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS into IM), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, MA.

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Application Deadline: March 24, 2013
 

July

 12-14

The Third Biennial Colorado Integrative Medicine Conference (clMc July 12-14 2013): Focus on Mind-Body Medicine and Lifestyle Management, Estes Park, CO

Premier Evidence-Based Clinical Applications Conference for integrative and mental health professionals with 15.5 CME or Certificate of Attendance hours. 
Conference is sponsered by the University of Colorado School of Medicine and AlterMed Research Foundaton.
Conference highlights the following speakers:

James O. Hill, MD, world renowned obesity expert, from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, will present on Promoting Healthy Lifestyles.

Milhaly Csikszentmihaly, PhD, world's leading researcher of positive psychology and of flow, widely cited and influental for his publications, will present on Past and Future of Positive Psychology and The Implications of Flow Experience of Well-Being and Health.

Liana Lianov, MD, President of the American College of Lifesyle Medicine (ALCM) and Kathleen Jones, MA, will demonstrate the power of positive psychology in supporting lifestyle change.

David Spiegel, MD, from Stanford University, reowned psychiatrist and hypnosis expert, will present on the neuroscience of hypnosis and the integrated relationship between behavor and health.

Other topics/workshops include:  mindfulness/meditation research and practice, yoga for depression, use of diet and nutritional supplements for physical and mental health conditions, music therapy, and graceful aging with evidence-based hormones and stress managemen during and after menopause..

Conference is held in a beautiful resort setting at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, frequented by 250,000 visitors annually for family vacations.
Register or learn more at: http://www.AlterMedResearch.org/Conferences.html

October

The 10th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada

Translational Science in Integrative Oncology: "From Bedside, to Bench, to Best Practices"

Presented by the Society for Integrative Oncology ww.integrativeonc.org and co-Sponsored by the University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine and the University of British Columbia School of Nursing.

Conference Overview:

The conference will include keynote speakers, plenary and concurrent sessions, and workshops that will highlight the latest research evidence, methodological issues, and dialogue in the field of integrative oncology.

Who should attend?

The target audience for the 10th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology includes all oncology and medical professionals - both integrative and conventionally trained - who want to be on the cutting-edge of personalized and proactive care. We invite professionals with a desire to offer the highest quality of cancer care. This includes physicians, scientists and researchers, oncology nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, mind-body therapists and other complementary therapy practitioners. We welcome participation by patients, advocates, employers and health care administrators.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OPENS JANUARY 18, 2013

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY  MAY 15th, 2013
Please submit to https://www.xcdsystem.com/sio2013 (deadline is now WEDNESDAY MAY 15th, 2013

For more details and updates visit www.integrativeonc.org.
 

2013 International Congress for Clinicians in Complementary and Integrative Medicine hosted by Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

ICC-CIM's mission is to advance the fields of integrative and complementary medicine through the dissemination of cutting edge clinical care with a strong evidence base, foster the development of new collaborations and strengthen existing partnerships. The Congress is designed to explore the clinical frontiers of a wellness-based healthcare system supported by individuals and teams practicing holistic, integrative medicine incorporating both complementary and conventional medical strategies.

Important Dates

March 18, 2013 Registration, Abstract and Call for Sessions Submission Open
April 26, 2013 Abstract and Call for Sessions Submission Sites Close
June 26, 2013 Abstract and Session Disposition Notices Sent
July 31, 2013 Early Registration and Presenter Registration Deadline
September 26, 2013 Standard Registration Deadline
October 4, 2013 Hotel Reservation Deadline 

Congress Objectives

• To create an environment where science-informed best practices of holistic and integrative medicine utilizing both CAM and conventional modalities and disciplines can be shared and discussed
• To explore sustainable clinical and financial models for an integrative patient centered wellness/medical home utilizing the above approach
• To provide opportunities for clinicians of all types to experience and learn new approaches to the optimization of patients' health and the reversal and treatment of chronic disease

Areas of Integrative Medicine presented and discussed at the Congress will include juried clinical case reports, lifestyle and prevention strategies, interprofessional joint presentations and integrative clinical care models. This Congress will feature keynote and plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations, and innovative sessions including hands-on workshops.

The Consortium is committed to making this meeting an international focal point for this wealth of talent and resources. We hope you’ll join us in Chicago, Illinois, USA on October 29-31, 2013!

Support the Congress

Supporter and exhibit opportunities are available now! Click here for more information on how to support the Congress and gain visibility for your organization within this important and influential community.

Website: http://www.icccim.org/

November

The 14th Annual Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine, Renaissance Vinoy Resort, St. Petersburg, FL.

Jointly sponsored with the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
Optional ABIHM Board Certification Exam: November 8, 2013

Contact information:
Scripps Conference Services & CME
Phone: 858-652-5400
Email: med.edu@scrippshealth.org
Website: www.scripps.org/conferenceservices