18th Annual Natural Supplements

• Agenda
• Brochure (PDF, 1000 KB)
• Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF, 530 KB)
• Cultural & Linguistic Competency Resource Guide (PDF, 100 KB)
• Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk (PDF, 92 KB)

• Submission Guidelines (PDF, 230 KB)
• Online Submission From

Scientific evidence has shown that food choices and certain dietary supplements can improve health and symptoms of disease. As a result, many Americans are self-prescribing and spending in excess of $30 billion annually on herbal and dietary supplements to address their health concerns. It is important for health care providers to receive timely, evidence-based information in order to address the risks and benefits of supplements with their patients. In this dynamic partnership with patients, it is also crucial that providers are also aware of regulatory issues, dosing, and product potency. To address these needs, world-renowned faculty will present a concise, clinically relevant overview of natural supplements in evidence-based practice, with an emphasis on disease states. This conference is a must-attend for anyone wanting to acquire a wide-range of knowledge and expertise for addressing and managing dietary supplement use.

After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the potential role of supplements in preventive medicine and in the management of common medical conditions.
• Judge the regulatory aspects of the supplement industry and their implications for clinical and research practice.
• Discuss current research and literature related to natural supplements.
• Examine, through evidence-based summaries, key supplements used in clinical practice, including their indications, side effects, interactions and contraindications.
• Formulate a patient care treatment program that integrates supplements in preventive medicine and in the management of common medical conditions.
• Access and/or recommend resources for acquiring additional supplement related information for the clinician or patient.
• Increase proper supplement usage by patients by involving the patient as an active partner in care, with an emphasis on patient education, acceptance and compliance.
• Incorporate nutritional information into clinical practice and advise patients about eating for optimum health as well as using dietary change as a therapeutic intervention.
• Evaluate the benefits and risks of nutritional recommendations for specific health conditions through an analysis of the existing scientific and clinical evidence.

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 the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and Scripps Health. The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit Breakdown

• Pre-Conference Seminar: The Microbiome in Health & Disease: 4.75
• Pre-Conference Seminar: Nutrition, Healthspan & Longevity: 4.75
• Main Conference (Fri-Sun): 16.50
• Friday: 7.75
• Saturday: 6
• Sunday: 2.75

ACCME Credit Equivalencies  

Many states’ Bureaus, Boards or credentialing centers accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Learners should confirm with their state board regarding use of CME credit prior to registering for the conference. 

Naturopathic Doctor

The California Naturopathic Doctors Association accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for its members to meet continuing education requirements.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

For the purpose of re-licensure, the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for attendance at structured learning activities offered by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

American Osteopathic Association

AOA Category 2A credit will be awarded for AMA credits for live/interactive/formal/real-time activities, while AOA Category 2B will be issued for AMA credits for non-interactive/on-demand/enduring material/home study activities. DO participants may submit a copy of their CME Certificate of Attendance to the AOA office.

American Academy of Family Physicians

Activities that have AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ are automatically accepted as AAFP Elective credit.

Registered Dietician/Commission on Dietetic Registration

The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) automatically accepts continuing education credits obtained from ACCME-accredited organizations.

Physician Assistant

The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 credit from AMA Category 1 CME organizations accredited by the ACCME. AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Certification requirements include 100 hours of CME, 50 of which must be Category 1 credits and the rest can be either Category 1 or 2.

Commercial Support

This course may be supported, in part, by educational grants from industry. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, a complete list of commercial support received will be provided to all learners who participate in the continuing education activity. For more information: www.accme.org/standards.

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias

This activity is designed to include curriculum addressing the topics of cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and implicit bias (IB) in compliance with California Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 2190. All those involved in the planning and execution of this activity have been asked to identify and discuss issues relevant to the topics being covered. In addition, a variety of resources are available that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias. A resource document can be downloaded from the Conference Details section above.

Attendee Cancellation, Substitution and Refund

The course tuition is refundable, minus a $100 processing fee ($25 processing fee for the pre-conference seminars), if your cancellation is received in writing no later than Friday, January 13, 2023. Attendee substitutions are allowed, but notification must be made in writing by Friday, January 13, 2023. After this date, under no circumstances will refunds, credits, or substitutions be granted. No refunds or credits will be given to “no shows.” No refunds shall be made for cancellations due to inclement weather.

Registration Changes

All registration changes (virtual to in-person or in-person to virtual) are subject to a $50 change fee when received within two weeks of the conference.

Scripps Conference Modification or Cancellation

Scripps reserves the right to modify the course’s schedule or program as necessary. Scripps also reserves the right to cancel this conference, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. Attendees who purchase non-refundable airline tickets do so at their own risk. Scripps encourages the purchase of travel insurance as we are unable to refund any travel costs (flight, hotel, etc.) in the case of Scripps cancellation.

Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk

By completion and submission of the online registration form, I certify that I have read and fully understand the Health and Safety Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement.

Family and Guest Attendance Policy

All conference activities and meals are exclusively reserved for paid conference attendees. Children and family members are not allowed to attend meal functions or permitted in the meeting space.