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REGISTRATION RATES:
COST
*Reduced Rates: We strive to make IM4US conferences accessible to all by offering reduced rates to those earning less than $45,000/year, students, community health workers, non-western medical providers/healers, and all providers/healers who are from the impacted communities we serve. No discount code required to register at the reduced rate.
If the tuition discount is still insufficient, please click here to fill out a financial aid application. We have a limited amount of financial aid funds for assistance with registration, lodging, travel, and childcare. Deadline to apply for financial aid is May 31, 2017.
Fees include breakfast and lunch.
There is an additional fee of $50 for a CME certificate. You must fill out an evaluation for each course you attend in order to obtain a certificate.
Confirmation of your reservation will be emailed to you upon receipt of your payment.
ATTENDEE CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Refunds may be given for tuition (less $25 processing fee) if your cancellation is received in writing no later than July 31st. After July 31st, we will not be able to offer any refunds.
Attendee substitutions are allowed, but notification must be made in writing by August 4th.
No refunds or credits will be given to ?no shows?.
CONFERENCE MODIFICATION OR CANCELLATION
IM4US reserves the right to modify the course?s schedule or program as necessary. We also reserve the right to cancel this conference, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. We are unable to refund any travel costs (flight, hotel, etc.) in the event of our cancellation.
Target Audience:
The IM4US ANNUAL CONFERENCE is a unique educational experience for healing professionals, administrators, students/residents, advocates and the community to learn about affordable integrative approaches to common health conditions, share evidence-based best integrative practices, and be part of a like-minded community for activism around IM for the underserved.
Our attendees consist of nurses and nurse practitioners, herbalists, acupuncturists, community health workers, health educators, naturopathic doctors, medical doctors, osteopathic doctors, chiropractors, physician assistants, homeopaths, midwives, dieticians, clinical nutritionists, students/residents, and researchers.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION:
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Integrative Medicine for the Underserved. The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement:
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)?. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Educational Objectives:
- Identify appropriate integrative medicine treatment strategies for use in underserved and ethnically diverse patient populations.
- Evaluate current research involving integrative care for the underserved
- Share skills and knowledge in sustainable integrative models in underserved populations. Compare and contrast appropriate integrative medicine treatment strategies for use in common problems seen in underserved patient populations
- Evaluate the indications, benefits, and risks of integrative medicine approaches for underserved populations and select appropriate resources based on patient needs and preferences
- Develop innovative best practice models for providing effective integrative healthcare for patients suffering from various health disparities
- Identify new health care providers and healers across disciplines that have a commitment to integrative medicine for the underserved.
- Build a network of providers who support mutual learning and interdisciplinary clinical practice.
- Discuss practical options for helping support patient self-care, self-efficacy and self-management tools.