2020 International Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference Agenda*

Thursday, September 10
TIME DESCRIPTION PRESENTER(S) CME CNE CEU CPE
9:00 am – 2:15 pm OPTIONAL Workshop 1 - (Separate Registration) Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Reversal: The Esselstyn Program Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD
Ann Crile Esselstyn 		5 5 5 5

Dr. Esselstyn will present his five-hour workshop to teach the fundamentals of cardiovascular disease and the growing data base that links atherosclerotic heart disease to lifestyle choices and diet. He will present research from his ongoing longitudinal study as well as the latest research that highlights the interaction of food, activity, and stress on the endothelium. Practical application and behavioral change recommendations will direct participants to strategies that optimize long term adherence.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand the relationship between the endothelium, atherosclerotic heart disease, and lifestyle factors.
2. Describe the process of forming atherosclerotic plaques and progressive heart disease.
3. Develop a lifestyle prescription to best prevent, suspend and in some cases reverse heart disease.
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Registration - - - - -
Friday, September 11
TIME DESCRIPTION PRESENTER(S) CME CNE CEU CPE
9:00 am – 12:00 pm OPTIONAL Workshop 2 (Separate Registration) Lifestyle Medicine Practice: Evidence Based Approaches to Assessment, Treatment, Group Visits, Programs and Economics Wayne Dysinger, MD, MPH 3 3 3 3

DESCRIPTION

This workshop will describe what has been learned from running financially viable group visits for the last three years. Topics covered include how to get a group visit started, maximizing the group visit team, group visit formats, how to bill for group visits and successful group visit facilitation. The workshop will include multiple real group visit examples as well as opportunities for hands on experience creating and implementing group visits in your practice. Specific templates, tools and materials for successful group visit implementation will be distributed during the workshop.

OBJECTIVES

1. Cite studies supporting the use of group session models for behavior change.
2. Understand the steps required to start a successful group visit model.
3. Describe the approaches to billing and reimbursement for group visits.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm OPTIONAL Workshop 3 (Separate Registration) MEN’S Health: Hormones, Aging and Other Related Issues Salvatore Lacagnina, DO 3 3 3 3

This workshop is designed to explore the current research specific to the optimization of health and physiology for men throughout their lifespan. Dr. Sal Lacagnina will review the most recent evidence on key topics such as disease prevention, suspension and reversal, hormonal balance, erectile dysfunction, exercise and athletic performance and include actionable and integrative food and lifestyle interventions.
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Registration - - - - -
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm OPTIONAL Workshop 4 (Separate Registration) Pain Free: Food and Regenerative Strategies to Eliminate Pain and Restore Function Evan Queler, MD
Scott Stoll, MD 		3 3 3 3

This unique workshop will explore the relationship between the foods we eat and the pain we experience using research driven solutions to overcome painful conditions using food as medicine. Drawing on more than 35 years of combined experience in musculoskeletal and sports medicine, Drs. Stoll and Queler will also introduce the concept of body alignment in pain reduction and discuss regenerative treatment options to overcome degenerative musculoskeletal conditions.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm OPTIONAL Workshop 5 (Separate Registration) - WOMEN’S Health: Hormones, Aging and Other Related Issues TBD 3 3 3 3

This workshop is designed to explore the current research specific to the optimization of health and physiology for women throughout their lifespan. Topics covered will include reproductive health, hormonal balance, maintenance of bone density, the prevention, suspension, and reversal of chronic diseases, exercise and athletic performance and key strategies utilizing food and lifestyle.
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Welcome Reception - - - - -
6:15 pm – 9:00 pm Opening Dinner & Keynote... Scott Stoll, MD 2 2 2 2

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Saturday, September 12
TIME DESCRIPTION PRESENTER(S) CME CNE CEU CPE
6:00 am – 8:00 am Breakfast - - - - -
8:00 am – 9:00 am Session 2 - Diabetes Michelle McMacken, MD 1 1 1 1

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9:00 am – 10:00 am Session 3 - Alzheimer and Dementia Dean Ornish, MD 1 1 1 1

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10:00 am – 10:30 am Break - - - - -
10:30 am – 11:30 am Session 4 - Orthopedics Thomas D. Rosenberg, MD 1 1 1 1

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11:30 am – 12:30 pm Session 5 - Psychology Doug Lisle, PhD 1 1 1 1

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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch - - - - -
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Session 6 - Cancer Shireen Kassam MBBS, FRCPath, PhD 1 1 1 1

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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session 7 - Fiber Will Bulsiewicz, MD MSCI 1 1 1 1

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4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Break - - - - -
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm Session 8 TBD 1 1 1 1

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5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner - - - - -
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Free Time - - - - -

(No Sessions Scheduled)
Sunday, September 13
TIME DESCRIPTION PRESENTER(S) CME CNE CEU CPE
6:00 am – 8:00 am Breakfast - - - - -
8:00 am – 9:00 am Session 9 - Plant-based Nutrition in Practice Robert Ostfeld, MD, MSc, FACC 1 1 1 1

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9:00 am – 10:00 am Session 10 - What We Know, What We Don't Know, What We Need to Know T. Colin Campbell, PhD 1 1 1 1

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10:00 am – 10:30 am Break - - - - -
10:30 am – 11:30 am Session 11 - Skincare Rajani Katta, MD 1 1 1 1

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11:30 am – 12:30 pm Session 12 - Microbiome Alan Desmond, MD 1 1 1 1

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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch - - - - -
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Session 13 - Comprehensive Panel on Fats and Lipids Kim Allan Williams, MD, FACC, FASNC, FAHA
Danielle Belardo, MD
Victor M Benson, MD
TBD 		1 1 1 1

DESCRIPTION:
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session 14 - Comprehensive Panel on Fats and Lipids Kim Allan Williams, MD, FACC, FASNC, FAHA
Danielle Belardo, MD
Victor M Benson, MD
TBD 		1 1 1 1

DESCRIPTION:
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Break - - - - -
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Session 15 - Comprehensive Panel on Fats and Lipids Kim Allan Williams, MD, FACC, FASNC, FAHA
Danielle Belardo, MD
Victor M Benson, MD
TBD 		1 1 1 1

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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner - - - - -
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Session 16 – Luminary Award Presentation and Discussion Brenda Davis, RD 2 2 2 2

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Monday, September 14
TIME DESCRIPTION PRESENTER(S) CME CNE CEU CPE
6:00 am – 8:00 am Breakfast - - - - -
8:00 am – 9:00 am Session 17 - Behavior Change Mark D. Faries, Ph.D. 1 1 1 1

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9:00 am – 10:00 am Session 18 - Fasting Alan Goldhamer, DC 1 1 1 1

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10:00 am – 10:30 am Break - - - - -
10:30 am – 11:30 am Session 19 - How Not to Diet: Evidence-Based Weight Loss Michael Greger, MD 1 1 1 1

DESCRIPTION

What does the science show is the best way to lose weight? Dr. Greger has scoured the world’s scholarly literature and developed this new presentation based on the latest in cutting-edge research based on his new book How Not to Diet. He will touch on the 17 ingredients to the optimal weight loss diet and cover some of the 2 tricks and tweaks for fast-tracking weight loss, which include specific foods that can double as fat blockers and fat burners, starch blockers and appetite suppressants.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1) Name three dietary components that may be considered characteristic of an optimal weight loss diet.
2) Detail the randomized, controlled study that, without caloric restriction or an exercise component, led to the greatest reported weight loss at both 6 and 12 months.
3) Name the foods that can act as fat blockers, starch blockers, appetite suppressants, and that can counter the metabolic slowing that accompanies weight loss

REFERENCES:

1) Hall KD, Ayuketah A, Brychta R, et al. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake. Cell Metab. 2019
2) Smethers AD, Rolls BJ. Dietary Management of Obesity: Cornerstones of Healthy Eating Patterns. Med Clin North Am. 2018;102(1):107-124.
3) López M. Hypothalamic AMPK: a golden target against obesity? Eur J Endocrinol. 2017;176(5):R235-46.
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Session 20 - Lunch and Panel Discussion: Everyday Ideas for your Practice Scott Stoll, MD
Andy Bellatti, MS, RD
TBD
TBD 		2 2 2 2

DESCRIPTION:
S. Stoll will moderate a guided discussion and Q&A session focused on the application of plant-based nutrition in a clinical setting.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the different types of practice models and steps necessary to transition individual practices.
2. Develop a plan for implementation and modify individual clinical practices.
3. Answer the most common questions regarding the clinical practice of lifestyle medicine and implementation of practical, tested solutions that optimize patient care.
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Closing Remarks Scott Stoll, MD - - - -

  • Agenda subject to change.
    ++ Assigned credit hours reflect what has been APPLIED for. Final credits will be determined in the Sumner of 2020. NUMBER OF CREDITS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.