Physician hCG Weight Loss Training

Part of a successful aesthetic medicine practice should include offering a medically supervised weight loss program to your patients. At any given time, there are over 72 million Americans dieting, spending over $58 Billion on weight loss products. Over 66% of adults over 20 are overweight, so a majority of your patients fit into this category, and have tried unsuccessfully to lose weight with trendy diets and retail treatments.

To help healthcare providers help their overweight and obese patients, the IAPAM has added a special session on Medical Weight Management.

Included in this medical weight loss training program:

IAPAM hCG Protocols & best practices, including:
- Detailed Program Protocols
- Patient selection criteria
- Common medical contraindications
- Consent forms, medical history forms
- Patient hCG Program book to offer your patients (hCG friendly recipes, food journal, tips)
- Legal/Insurance considerations, current FDA status
- hCG ordering information and special pricing
- Special hCG Facebook discussion forum
VLCD/LCD diet programs
Meal replacement diet programs
Ketogenic based diet programs
Utilizing B6/B12 injections in weight loss
Using prescription appetite suppressants in weight loss (Xenical®, Meridia®, Orlistat®)
Laser assisted lipolysis

With medical weight loss, there is no one program fits all solution, so we’ll teach you the most effective weight loss programs for you to match with the right patient.

What makes the IAPAM’s hCG Protocol the best in the industry is that it’s taught by a faculty who’ve actually done the hCG Protocol themselves! They will educate you on both sides of the program, being the healthcare provider and the patient. There is no other program like this in North America. Members also receive phone support after the program is completed, and your patients will be able to join the IAPAM’s patient support groups for long term support.

IAPAM_hCG_Patient_Guidebook We have found the key to a happy hCG patient is giving them guidance throughout the process. This can be time consuming. To help you better manage your time, you will be able offer your hCG patients the “IAPAM hCG Protocol Patient Guidebook,” written by IAPAM Executive-Director (& hCG patient) Jeff Russell.

This 65-page patient guidebook will eliminate many common questions your patients will have, and serve as a food & weight tracking journal during their time on the IAPAM hCG Protocol. In addition, this book also has over 30 hCG Diet friendly recipes, so your patients have a guide to follow as they go through the process. The book also shares tips from other hCG patients, and includes a listing of the approved cosmetics and calorie counts for the hCG Diet.
New: Spanish version patient guidebook now available!.

The IAPAM’s Medical Weight Management Program includes:

Weight Management Practice Operational Manual
Patient Charting Forms, Medical History & hCG Consent Forms
Special access to hCG Medical Malpractice Insurance Program
Weight Loss Practice Advertising & Marketing Tips and Strategies
Special Pricing for hCG and Meal Replacement Products

Part of the hCG session will include a comprehensive discussion with our experienced faculty and a pharmacist, giving you get latest information on offering hCG to your patients either through injection, sub-lingual, or nasal spray.

At the end of the program you will have a weight loss program that you can immediately start offering your patients.

(hCG) Medical Weight Loss Agenda

9:15am – Registration
9:30am – Medically Supervised Weight Loss Programs (FDA Approved Pharmacology, VLCD/LCD, Ketogenic diet programs, Meal Replacements)
12:00 – Lunch (provided)
1:00pm – Weight Loss Pharmaceutical Options (B6/12, hCG, MEC)
1:30pm – hCG for Weight Loss
3:30pm – Break
3:45pm – Patient Communication Strategies for Weight Loss Centers
4:15pm – The Final Step: Utilizing Laser Assisted lipolysis for Body Contouring
5:00pm – Reception

Who Can Attend:

Physicians and their staff who are looking to add medical weight management to their existing medical practice, medical spa, or start a weight loss center. Please note, you must be able to prescribe medications in order to provide hCG or prescription appetite suppressants.

Weight Loss CME’s:

IAPAM membership entitles you to access to 7 obesity related AMA CAT1 CME/CEU’s.

When:

(Friday prior to Aesthetic Medicine Symposium)

Oct 22, 2010
Dec 3, 2010

Where:

Gainey Suites Hotel, Scottsdale, AZ (see Hotel & Travel)

Price:

Member Price – $995 ($1,495 non-members)

* IAPAM membership $295, you can join during registration
Additional attendees – $595

Registration:

(1) If only wish to register for the Friday Medical Weight Management Day, you can register either: (1) on-line (via Secure form) or (2) Download registration form and fax it back to 1-866-284-9318 or…

(2) If you are attending the full weekend Symposium, you can register for this program during the Symposium Registration process (& Save $1,100);

For more information call 1-800-219-5108 x708 or e-mail us at symposium@theiapam.com

Cancellation Policy: Once your payment has been received and processed, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. If for some reason you cannot attend the program you must give at least 6 days notice to receive a full credit for a future IAPAM event, no refunds will be given. If for some unforeseen reason the program is canceled, you will receive a full refund limited to the registration fees already paid. The IAPAM is not responsible for non-refundable airline tickets, related travel costs, hotel accommodations purchased, or any other out of pocket expense you may incur. Symposium locations, agendas, and speakers are subject to change. The IAPAM is not responsible for additional credit card charges your bank may charge.

2010 Symposium Dates

Oct 23-24, 2010 - 40% Sold Out!
Dec 4-5, 2010

Or Call:

1-800-219-5108 x704

Watch a Symposium Overview:

Over 500 Physicians have attended the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, hear what they have said:

"The symposium was unbelievable. I feel that I am ready to open the Aesthetic part of my practice in a month or so." ~ Dr. Simon MD
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"The Symposium presented clinical training and common-sense business advice by knowledgeable and passionate instructors. I feel the education (lecture and hands-on time) was well worth the investment, but the extensive refresher materials provide invaluable continued reference." Dr. Wolfe
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"The IAPAM conference is one of the most practical medical conferences I have attended. I appreciated the advice regarding setting up your own business and then more important, how to market your business. The written materials and DVD's are an invaluable resource. The entire staff at IAPAM is professional and such a pleasure to work with. It is definitely money well spent." ~ Dr. Silva
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"The symposium exceeded my expectations. All of the courses were very relevant, well-presented, and included both the clinical and business aspects of aesthetic medicine. It had to be one of the best that I attended in a long time. I am proud to be associated with an organization that promotes this level of professionalism and quality. I certainly plan on joining the social networking groups to obtain further information/ideas regarding aesthetic medicine.The speakers were very engaging, energetic, knowledgeable and passionate about their topics. The information gleaned from the symposium and practice start-up workshop, training DVDs, as well as the continuing support from IAPAM and networking opportunities is a great value! " ~ Dr. M. Parker
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"I have been interested to learn more about medical spa directorship for quite a while. Upon in depth research of the the available options I have decided on IAPAM. Their two-day symposium in Scottsdale is very well executed. It is a comprehensive introduction that defines the building blocks of such practice for those who are truly interested to offer aesthetic medicine to their patients. The didactic component draws from the experience of well respected professionals in the field while it exposes the audience to a variety of styles from the initial practitioners like dermatologists to the more recent adopters like family physicians. Jeff Russell, the course director, delivers impeccable presentations, both in style and content, that provide the business foundation to succeed in such practice. The course provides introductory hands-on experience in several aspects of aesthetic medicine like Botox and filer injections. I found this course captivating and worthwhile of my time and financial investment." ~ Dr. Lars
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“The IAPAM Symposium presented a common sense approach to starting an aesthetic practice, without over promising results. The faculty has a dept of knowledge that would help point new comers in the right direction. Also, I enjoyed the mix of didactic and hands-on teaching style that helped me to quickly familiarize myself with several aspects of aesthetic care. I highly recommend the experience because it would serve as a balanced building block to a successful practice. ” ~ Dr. OC O. North Carolina
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“I spent $35,000 on a consultant and received less information than what I received over the weekend” ~ Dr. G.C. Florida
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"The symposium was everything I had hoped for and more. Very practical and timely. “ ~ Dr. A.B. Canada
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“the support you get from IAPAM afterwards definitely makes the course different than the others” ~ Dr. A. S. Illinois
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"I’ve been on 3 other aesthetic training courses, this is by far the best!” ~ Dr. S.P. Arkansas "I was adequately trained at my conference in Scottsdale to dive head first into the field and I am enjoying it " ~ Dr. B. P. Pennsylvania
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“The best medical training seminar I’ve ever been on, great job!!” ~ Dr. M. K. Colorado
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"the support you get from IAPAM afterwards definitely makes the course different than the others" ~ Dr. A. S. Illinois
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“Great education on both procedures & business. Great to interact with people do the same business (and are not competitors!)” ~ Dr. R. N. Illinois
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"This is the best medical conference I've been on" ~ Dr. M.A. Texas
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“I like the concise nature of the presenters” ~ Dr. K. C. OB/GYN
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"Great introduction stressing ethical treatments, discussion of complications, etc." ~ Dr. S.G. Louisiana
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"It was a pleasure to hear and learn from the best" ~ Dr. M.A. NY
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"The treatments we received pretty much covered the cost of the weekend" ~ A. B. PA, Washington
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"you all have a sincere commitment to your members and share an ethical standard of practice that is uncommon and admirable in today's environment." ~ Dr. J.C. MD
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"We always appreciate the help and on going assistance that the IAPAM has given us since our initial training and we are very proud to be IAPAM members." Dr. C.P. MD
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"The IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Workshop was essential to me in starting my anti-aging center. I had the concept and the vision but no idea how to put those into a business plan format. The bootcamp gave me the tools and information needed to research my concept, learn the financials specific to my vision, and form and present that information to lenders, builders, and vendors. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of starting or incorporating an aesthetic practice attend this conference." ~ Dr. A.W. MD, Iowa
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"Very Good! Have been to prior conference in Chicago..was ok. But this conference was much more informative, hands-on, smaller in attendance. Excellent!" ~ Dr. PH MD
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"I liked being able to sit & talk with speakers at lunch" ~ Dr. D.L

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