CME Medical Conferences

Preventive Medicine: Advances in Hormone Replacement

A Seminar for Medical Preventive Medicine and Hormone Replacement Training
CME Conference Description:

This seminar, formally called Anti-aging Medicine, is a literature review of evidence-based medicine as it pertains to optimizing hormone replacement.

Dr. Rouzier’s seminars are designed to pack an inordinate amount of practical information into a motivating 2 day experience. His courses can be described in several ways. They are a literature review demonstrating the health benefits and physiology of hormones, the detrimental effects of hormone deprivation and the importance of hormone replacement. More importantly, the literature review demonstrates that there is a difference in types of hormones and that synthetic ≠ bio identical. Finally, and most importantly, in every study the literature supports that normal levels ≠ optimal levels which is of utmost importance when monitoring and adjusting hormones for optimal health and well-being. Dr. Rouzier, trained in Family Practice and Emergency Medicine, is recognized as a renowned leader and expert in the field of bio identical hormone replacement. He has over 15 years of experience as an educator and practicing physician. His professional knowledge and teaching excellence are reflected in the popularity of his courses. It is Dr. Rouzier’s goal in these workshops to share his experience, expertise and techniques. You will improve diagnostic skills, intensify preventive approaches, provide more comprehensive services and enhance your practice style. Increased knowledge of the field will result in increased quality of care and patient satisfaction. Adding preventive medicine will promote a more effective and satisfying medical practice. Following seminar attendance, Dr. Rouzier will remain available in the future to assist you with any questions to ensure your success. Who should consider attending this seminar? Any health care professional working within the medical community who is interested in understanding the preventive medicine, quality of life issues and the safe use of hormones in the medical management of aging.
This is a workshop utilizing a case study approach designed to help physicians successfully and knowledgeably treat their age management patients. This intense 2-day mini-residency teaches everything you should know about hormones, the various types of hormones, both good and bad.  Some hormones are problematic and some are life saving, whereas some should be used in younger women and not in older women.  As per the medical literature, there are multiple studies that compare synthetic vs. pharmaceutical bio-identical vs. compounded bio-identical hormones.  You’ll get the real nuts and bolts needed to prescribe the various hormones, which ones to use and which ones to avoid, how much to use, when and why.  You’ll learn about monitoring and trouble-shooting HRT through literature presentations, case studies, and open discussions.  Emphasis is placed on understanding the difference between normal and optimal levels of hormones based on our medical studies.  Day two involves extensive review of 100 cases that involve laboratory evaluation, prescribing, adjusting, troubleshooting, and discussing various hormones therapies for different scenarios for both men and women. Your practice of natural hormone replacement therapy will be based on peer-reviewed medical research and a wealth of clinical experience. You’ll pick up medical insights that will greatly complement your practice. This is the most comprehensive course taught on this subject, designed to give you practical information and skills that you can use. The curriculum is an all-inclusive, evidence-based program on preventive medicine designed to enhance your diagnostic and prescribing skills when optimizing hormones for both men and women.

Consider registering for the Aesthetic Procedures and Preventive Medicine Value Package.

2010
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 14.5 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2011
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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CME Conference Credits: 14.5
CME Conference Objectives

    ·   Evaluate and become proficient in the medical literature that supports biologically identical hormone replacement in contrast to chemically different hormones with realization that “all hormones are not the same” as demonstrated in the literature.
·   Implement therapeutic management of andropause based on studies reported in prestigious medical journals.
·   Identify the types, doses and methods to administer testosterone to men and women.
·   Determine the uses of testosterone for men and women, including complications, precautions,
side effects and monitoring.
·   Discuss the uses of Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Anastrazole in the management of testosterone administration.
·   Identify the uses of melatonin including correct dosing and monitoring.
·   Review and evaluate new evidence that contradicts the WHI Study on estrogen treatment in women.
·   Acquire an understanding of the health benefits of estrogen and progesterone in contrast to the health detriments of synthetic estrogen and progestin.
·   Describe the types, doses and methods used to administer estrogen and progesterone.
·   Review and discuss recent literature, questions and answers that demonstrate the beneficial effects of hormones in improved function and healing and a better quality of life.
·   Apply strategies for the effective uses of DHEA and pregnenolone including correct dosing and monitoring.
·   Determine how DHEA and pregnenolone benefit the physical and mental wellbeing of patients and overall quality of life.
·   Explain current concepts of thyroid replacement and compare and contrast different types of thyroid hormones provide optimal replacement.
·   Recognize various methods of testing for thyroid deficiencies and what labs and approaches are best.
·   Discuss and analyze interesting cases in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
·   Recognize the difference between “normal levels” and “optimal levels” of hormones and the benefits or detriments as demonstrated by current medical studies.
·   Apply current prescribing strategies for hormones to maintain adequate levels.
·   Implement best clinical practices in diagnosing, prescribing, monitoring and adjusting of BHRT for improved function and quality of life.
·   Analyze and review treatment protocols in case management and troubleshooting techniques used in BHRT.
·   Utilize the knowledge gained to improve patient outcomes in BHRT.
·   Describe how to write prescriptions for compounded hormones to pharmacies.
·   Understand that different formulations can affect absorption, efficacy, side effects, and complications.
·   Review lab tests that demonstrate many compounded hormones are poor in quality, not micronized, and result in reduced efficacy.
·   Understand the methods to assure compounded and other prescribed hormones conform to industry standards based on attaining adequate serum levels and symptom improvement.
CME Conference Fee: $1000


  Location Dates Discounted Fee
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
Long Beach, CA
Instructor(s): Robert Rouzier		2/19/2011 – 2/20/2011By Jan 19 2011 then $900.00
Avenue Hotel Chicago
Chicago, IL
Instructor(s): Robert Rouzier		9/24/2011 – 9/25/2011By Aug 24 2011 then $900.00


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CME Conference Agenda

Breakfast and Registration
7:30am – 8:00am daily

There will also be a daily 15 minute mid-morning and a 15 minute mid-afternoon break.

Day One
8:00-Noon
Introduction to HRT
·   Why we do what we do (based on the medical literature)
·   Anti-aging = the best preventive medicine
·   HRT maintains long-term health and reduces morbidity & mortality
·   The literature demonstrates HRT replacement to normal levels might not be best
·   Optimal replacement is best based on scientific review (normal ¹ optimal)
·   The only drugs shown to improve quality of life are hormones
Testosterone
·   Various types and doses
·   How, when, where to apply
·   Complications, precautions, side effects and monitoring
·   PSA levels and prostate cancer
·   Testosterone for women
·   What doses and levels work best and how to adjust
·   Use of DHT, Estradiol, Finasteride, Anastrazole
 
Noon-1:00pm
Lunch
 
1:00-6:00pm
Melatonin
·   The great sleep enhancer
·   The great immune enhancer
·   How much is enough?
DHEA
·   Administration, monitoring, and adjusting DHEA
·   How DHEA is prescribed, monitored, & adjusted
·   Indications, contraindications, side effects
·   Literature review
Pregnenolone
·   The mother of all hormones
·   Memory loss
·   Indications
Estrogen and Progesterone
·   What kinds, natural or synthetic?
·   How often and when to use
·   The doses and levels that work best
·   Problems with synthetic HRT
·   New evidence contradicting the WHI trials
·   What, when, where, how
·   Indication, contraindications, side effects
·   Transdermal vs. oral
·   Treatment of PMS, menopause, perimenopause
Thyroid
·   The most misunderstood hormone
·   My thyroid test is normal, now what?
·   Does your patient need thyroid? You bet!       
·   Methods of administering different types of thyroid
·   Treatment of fatigue:  monitor TSH or Free T3 or symptoms?
Question and Answer time
·   Interesting cases
·   Review & summary

Day Two
8:00am-Noon
Case Management:  Everything that you should know about:
·   Administration
·   Appropriate dosing
·   Monitoring the patient and adjustment
·   Proper case management, problems, and complications
·   Mistakes to avoid
·   Lab interpretation

Noon-1:00pm
Lunch 

1:00-3:15pm
·   Outline, worksheet, forms, letters, consents
·   Labs
Review of Practical Application
·   More treatment protocols
·   Trouble shooting and case management
·   Complex cases
·   100 questions & answers with discussion
·   Pre & post tests
Wrap-up/ Evaluation/ Adjournment

CME Conference Reviews

"Excellent applicibility and relevance very well documented, fantastic." Anonymous, May 2010

"Very informative and passionate speaker." - Anonymous, October 2009

"Amount of literature to support discussion was strong" - Anonymous, October 2009

"Good format, good speaker. Interesting and useful information." - Anonymous, October 2009

"Dr. Rouzier is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.  I learned a lot I previously was unaware of." - Anonymous, February 2009

"Dr. Rouzier is an excellent speaker and extremely knowledgeable." - Colin Chan, M.D., November 2008