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Welcome to ACAM’s Pre-Conference edition of The Voice. This issue is all about our upcoming Fall Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas. Within the next few pages you’ll find an interview with ACAM Hormone Faculty member Ty Vincent, MD, details on ACAM’s 40th Birthday Bash, and much more.

ACAM is hard at work preparing for the event which is to be hosted November 14th - 18th at Planet Hollywood Resort and we invite all integrative minds to join us in celebrating our 40th Birthday in addition to days of learning and networking opportunities.

ACAM will be hosting 6 pre-conference workshops on Wednesday and Thursday in addition to our General Session: New Developments in Gut Health and its Relationship to Systemic Illness Friday - Sunday.

ACAM Fall Conference & TradeshowNov. 14 - 18, 2012 | Las Vegas | Planet Hollywood

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In all, participants are eligible to earn up to 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ and learn from the brightest minds in the industry including Aristo Vojdani, PhD, Jeanne Drisko, MD, Jeffrey Morrison, MD, and Ty Vincent, MD.

As a special thank you ACAM is extending a $100 early bird discount per a-la-carte course to anyone who registers prior to Monday, October 15th. Members and non-physicians joining us for more than one session are welcome to attend at our passport package rates starting from $649. Non-members may inquire about promotions, as well. ACAM is open and ready to help at 1-800-532-3688.

In good health,

Megan MarburgerACAM Events Manager

Interview With Hormone Faculty Member Ty Vincent, MD

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BPCT and APCT Designations Expiring

If you hold a BPCT or APCT designation learn more about becoming certified in Chelaion Therapy.

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A Bi-Monthly Newsletter Pre-Conference Edition - Number 17 - Sep/Oct 2012

Live Podcast From Conference

We’ll be broadcasting live from Las Vegas all about gastrointestinal and gut health. Stop by and be a part of it!

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Happy Birthday ACAM!

This year ACAM turns 40! Celebrate with us at our Birthday Bash at our Fall Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas.

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Classifieds

Browse our Classifieds section to see the various opportunities available for integrative medicine practitioners. Many different opportunities are available.

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Interview With Hormone Speaker Ty Vincent, MD

ACAM: You’ve lived in Alaska your whole life, and now you practice there, have you seen a growing trend toward complementary, alternative and integrative medicine?

Dr. Vincent: I’ve been practicing medicine here in Wasilla, Alaska since 2005 and in that amount of time I have seen an increase. We’ve had a naturopath move into town and we have two acupuncturists that currently work out of my clinic. There are also practitioners that do energy medicine, colon hydrotherapy, body wraps and other things that could be considered on the health and wellness continuum. We also probably have more chiropractors than we do primary care physicians in the area. So, I’d say although this region tends to be pretty politically conservative it is surprisingly embracing of integrative medicine.

ACAM: Your bio says that even before you went to medical school you had an interest in complementary and alternative medicine, did that prompt you to go to medical school?

Dr. Vincent: No, but it also did not discourage me. Whereas, if I knew then what I know now I unfortunately probably would have been discouraged to go to MD medical school. I was kind of naive before going in, not knowing that original thought was discouraged and that alternative medicine was completely shunned and not embraced. Since I had the interest before I got into medical school I was able to maintain that perspective and keep an open

mind and learn everything truly good that conventional medicine had to offer me, so that I could then add to that later on and I could learn more in addition to it. I certainly do not discard what I learned in conventional medical training in my current practice.

ACAM: Where did you get additional training in integrative medicine from?

Dr. Vincent: During the last year of my family medicine residency in Anchorage I had the opportunity to train in acupuncture through the Helms Medical Institute. Learning acupuncture opened up my mind and my world to the concepts of Chinese Medicine and how the diagnostics are completely different and yet it works extremely well. It was my first exposure to an integrative or alternative medicine technique.

The same organization offered a training course in Chinese herbal medicine. When I finished the acupuncture course I took the Chinese herbal medicine curriculum and I learned how to use patent herbal formulas to help people with various things and then combined that with acupuncture.

I also decided to learn about nutrition which had always made sense to me as being one of the most important things. In my search online for nutrition books I found the Institute for Functional Medicine’s (IFM) nutritional textbook for clinicians. I read it and got really excited because it talked about things in the way that I thought they should be discussed in terms of how the body actually works and what it takes to make the body work right. Then I found that they had a textbook of functional medicine and I got that book and read almost the entire thing in about a month. I started going to IFM conferences and through that network I discovered the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, ACAM and the Autism Research Foundation. So, I started attending lots of different conferences with these different groups. Then I found a hormone training conference which interested me because I learned through some other exposure that hormones seem to be important. I did a more formal hormone therapy training through the

International Hormone Society in the beginning of 2007 and then started doing a lot of hormone therapy, which is now the subject of the course that I helped set up at ACAM.

I’ve gathered education and material from all kinds of different organizations and lots of conferences, reading journals, researching things online and there really isn’t a comprehensive place to learn everything at this point, which people ask me all the time. Medical students and residents ask me, ‘Where can you go to learn integrative medicine,’ and there isn’t one single place. My hope would be that ACAM could become that single place, where we could offer workshops and ongoing longitudinal educational experiences and the things that give you everything you really need to know to be a very functional integrative medical practitioner. I think that ACAM does the best job out there so far.

ACAM: Is your practice mainly hormones patients?

Dr. Vincent: No, I’m a family practitioner by board training. I used to deliver babies, perform colonoscopies and a very broad spectrum of family medicine. Now that my practice is sort of specialized, I see people who have chronic medical complaints that other doctors haven’t been able to figure out and a lot of times hormones are involved. I also deal a lot with autoimmune disease and immune system problems, gastrointestinal problems, and other sort of functional disorders. I see all kinds of chronic illness, but in the majority of chronic illness problems people come in with including fatigue syndromes and other things I see hormones as playing a role.

ACAM: Do you see the interest in HRT growing by both patients and practitioners?

Dr. Vincent: I do. Hormones are in the mainstream media, in mainstream reading and people are talking about the subject, especially women. Now women in our society feel much more empowered, they feel like they have a voice and that they can come in and get their needs met better than they used to. A lot of the patients I see come in wanting

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hormonal things, specifically women, and they have already read books and done research. So, it’s definitely something that’s increasing in public awareness. I think the approach integrative medicine should take is to appeal to the consumer. It is a consumer industry, but it’s still up to the physician or practitioner to know what is safe in terms of hormone therapy, know how to answer questions correctly and know how to steer therapy decisions. It’s important to try to accomplish the goals and the needs that the patient comes in with, which are often different than what I think the patient ought to do. So, we have to figure out where we can agree.

ACAM: Since Summer Camp last year, how has the Hormones program changed?

At Summer Camp in Fort Lauderale it was a one man show where I was tasked with trying to put together a comprehensive hormone curriculum workshop in one day. I did brief overview lectures on every major hormonal topic in a 7 hour lecture period.

Then for the San Diego conference, which was this past May, there was a team of us that put the workshop together. We chose speakers from outside of ACAM and we had two days of workshop to put together, so we could really address things in greater depth and detail and with a variety of speakers. At the conclusion, we had panel discussions with the multiple speakers and it was certainly a very different format that I think was much better for everybody. It’s nice to get different opinions, views and fields of medicine where everybody has their own take on things.

The course we’re planning for November in Las Vegas is going to be a similar format. There will be a number of speakers and we’re going to try and cover material in a more basic format. In San Diego we weren’t really sure what the audience was looking for persay and we weren’t sure what level they were coming in at, so we put together a workshop that we thought covered material that was important. Some of the feedback from attendees suggested that we should probably make it a little more basic for people that are coming in with no previous hormone training

whatsoever. We decided that was a good idea, so down the road we’re going to try to do a basic workshop one time and then the second offering of the year will be a more advanced workshop on the same types of topics. So, this November will be our first time doing what we consider the more basic workshop.

We really want people to come who have preexisting knowledge on hormone therapy and we want people with no knowledge of hormone therapy. I think there is something in it for everyone who attends. We also really want feedback to tell us how to better teach the course as time goes by because this is a really important aspect of medicine that is involved with the majority of my patient care experiences. It’s one of the most powerful tools we have in integrative medicine so I think it’s an important thing to continue to fine tune for our attendees.

ACAM: If someone took the Hormones course in San Diego, what is something new they can expect in Las Vegas?

Dr. Vincent: This time I’m doing the thyroid lecture, we don’t have an outside person giving it. In San Diego there was some very obvious disagreement between myself and the speaker we had for the thyroid talk. I’m also giving the lectures on women’s hormone replacement and Matthew Cavaiola is giving the men’s hormone lecture instead of me. Basically we have some different speakers giving different talks this time. We are also taking a more basic approach. We’re going to step back and take a little more of a basic, concise and clear approach to understanding hormone replacement. Hopefully it will be more clear and it will be more user friendly and it will leave plenty of time for question and answer and we’re going to try and have things be a little more case based as we do each presentation also. There are a few changes we’ve made and they’re all based on attendee feedback from San Diego.

ACAM: What is one thing you want attendees to take away from your lectures?

Dr. Vincent: That the issue is extremely complex and it requires them to think on their feet. There isn’t one way to do it, there is no

protocol for hormone replacement. You have no idea what’s going to happen to any given individual when you give them a hormone no matter what their laboratory data shows or what their symptoms were. Every time you give someone hormone therapy you have to pay really close attention and follow them clinically based on their response. There’s no ‘cookbook’ way to do it. So, the way I teach this material is from a conceptual basis and that it’s complete chaos which is disconcerting for some people but that’s really too bad because that’s just the way it is. People really want to have clear cut answers and a protocol and an algorithm and that has to go out the window when you start doing hormone replacement therapy. I have a lot to say about what can happen when you start doing hormone therapy, but it’s certainly not the gospel and everybody has to go forth and gain experience and do their own learning on their own beyond that.

About Dr. Vincent:

Dr. Ty Vincent attended medical school at the University of Washington and finished near the top of his class. He achieved “Honors” designation in 22 out of 27 preclinical courses during the first 2 years, and won a special award for excellence in the study of anatomy during the first year WWAMI site in Alaska. He completed residency at Alaska Family Medicine where he was selected as chief resident. He has served as clinical faculty for the University of Washington and is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr Vincent serves on the board of the American College for Advancement in Medicine and the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

Dr. Vincent has advanced training in bio-identical hormone therapy, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, allergy treatment, environmental medicine, chelation therapy and Reiki. He runs a private integrative medicine clinic in Alaska, and tries to effectively balance work with enjoying his wife and six children. In addition, Dr. Vincent is very involved in integrative medicine nationally, including active participation with the Integrative Medicine Consortium.

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Basic Proficiency in Chelation Therapy (BPCT) and Advanced Proficiency in Chelation Therapy (APCT) Expiring in 2013

The American College for Advancement in Medicine is the recognized leader in heavy metal detoxification / chelation therapy education. ACAM works diligently to ensure our curriculum is robust, relevant and of the highest caliber. Our chelation therapy training course covers a broad spectrum of detoxification topics from biochemistry to billing. Our faculty ensure scientific rigor, complete understanding and safe, practical application of therapy to maximize health outcomes.

In the past we’ve offered exams for Basic Proficiency in Chelation Therapy (BPCT) and Advanced Proficiency in Chelation Therapy (APCT). As of January 1, 2009, ACAM has discontinued administration of the BPCT and APCT exams and now offers a Certified Chelation Therapy (CCT) exam. BPCT and APCT designations will be recognized until January 1, 2013.  It is recommended that health care practitioners who have achieved BPCT and APCT designation sit and achieve CCT designation prior to January 2013.

ACAM's certification exam, developed in conjunction with Applied Measurement Professionals, is the only certification exam for chelation therapy. ACAM's CCT Exam was developed in conjunction with Applied Measurement Professionals using state-of-the art psychometrics, robust question development and the academic rigor necessary for a certification program. The CCT Designation Exam allows physicians to use CCT as a credential and showcases his/her commitment to applying the highest standard of care when administering Chelation Therapy.  

CCT Designation elevates the practitioner to a higher standard of reputation and professional development.  Our rigorous and sound program ensures that only those truly qualified to administer chelation therapy safely and effectively are awarded designation.  Patients will look for CCT designation when selecting a healthcare provider.

We will be offering the course: A Clinician’s Guide to Chelation Therapy: Integrating Chelation Therapy Into Your Practice, as well as the CCT exam at our upcoming Fall 2012 Conference and Tradeshow. The exam is also offered at over 220 testing centers around the United States for those that are unable to take the exam at our conference.

ACAM’s Turning the Big 4-0!

Forty years ago this December a group of integrative medicine physicians came together with the idea to create an organization that would serve the integrative medicine community. Since then ACAM has become the Voice of Integrative Medicine, educating physicians and other health care professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine.

To commemorate the occasion we will be having a Birthday Bash at our Fall Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas. Please join us Friday, Nov. 16th to celebrate this milestone for ACAM. Enjoy gourmet food and libations among friends and colleagues while special guests present a look back at ACAM’s history.

Prior to the Bash will be ACAM’s Membership Meeting where all members are invited to kick off the celebration.

Access to ACAM’s Birthday Bash is complimentary with conference registration. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Live Podcast From ACAM Vegas

Let your voice be heard on ACAM’s podcast! ACAM has been publishing integrative medicine podcasts on iTunes for over two years and we’re excited to announce that for the first time we are going to broadcast live from our conference.

Sticking with the theme of the event’s General Session, the podcast will focus on gastrointestinal and gut health. We invite you to stop by the HUB in the Main Exhibit Hall Friday, Nov. 16th and Saturday, Nov. 17th during break time to discuss what you’ve been learning and answer questions from our Twitter followers and Facebook fans.

At the conclusion of Friday and Saturday we will publish the podcasts on iTunes for the world to hear.

The ACAM podcast is free of charge and may be accessed in iTunes by searching: American College for Advancement in Medicine. It may also be accessed through the ACAM app. Our app is available on iPhones, iPads, Android devices, and Blackberrys. In addition to listening to our podcast you may also view our upcoming events, access our ACAM member directory, and link to our YouTube channel and Twitter feed all on our app. If you haven’t already downloaded it, download it today!

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Classifieds

Office Manager Opportunity

Tampa functional medicine practice looking for a seasoned manager / admin person to join our team. Marketing background preferred . Please submit your CV to drsofficetampa@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Nurse Practitioner Position

Tampa functional medicine practice expanding and looking for a nurse practitioner having years of experience with BHRT and  IV nutrition. Possible partnership position.

Contact us with your CV as soon as possible to drsofficetampa@gmail.com

Recent Graduate Seeks ND Internship

Naturopathic Physician and recent medical graduate (MD) and Canadian citizen who has practiced as an ND in Vancouver BC for 4 years before heading back to school to study medicine. Presently in Santa Monica doing an externship at the Santa Monica Sarcoma Oncology Clinic until the end of July. She would love the opportunity to practice as a Naturopathic Physician in the US and is looking for a practice that would like to have an ND for an internship.

References and CV are available on request.contact: rebeccamuttart@gmail.com

Center for Environmental Medicine Integrative Medicine Clinic Seeking a Medical Doctor and Naturopath

We are a well established integrative clinic that specializes in allergy, hormone therapy, detoxification protocols including chelation, chronic illness and more.  Please visit www.wadepropertyinvestments.com for more information about our opportunity structure, our clinic and amenities.  Currently two medical doctors and one osteopath share this space.  Contact Cambor at cemmed.cambor@gmail.com or call 503-261-0966.  We look forward to hearing from you.

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Integrative Medicine Career Opportunity

Premier complementary and alternative medical practice looking for a physician or Mid Level (Nurse Practitioner) that has had training in or a strong association with chelation therapy, prolotherapy, Hyperbaric oxygen and hormone therapy. Practice is located in the Kansas City, Missouri area (Gladstone).

The clinic offers Chelation Therapy, Vitamin/Mineral infusions, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Prolotherapy, Natural Hormones Therapies and many other complementary

therapeutic modalities. (see www.mcdonaghmed.com for a practice description).

The facility includes a 16,000 square foot, stand alone brick building, (9000 being utilized for the practice and 7000 leased out) with adequate parking spaces available. The Clinic is outfitted with a complete diagnostic testing center including: X-Ray machine, EKG, Treadmill testing, pletysmography, Heidelberg Wireless Gastric Analysis, Bone densitometry with one premises access to blood and doppler vascular testing of carotids and echocardiography.

This is a well known practice that has been in existence since 1962 with over 5000 patient files. Great opportunity for success and growth. Founder physician retiring.

Contact: Dr. Charles Rudolph at: DrRudolph2@aol.com or McDonaghMed@aol.com

Career Opportunity in The Netherlands

Once in a lifetime opportunity for a Dutch speaking physician wishing to return to The Netherlands to take over a well established, successful chelation & orthomolecular practice from a retiring MD. Optional rustic home on water with an island, 20-minute drive from practice.  rg@jumpmail.co

If you have a classified ad or article you would like placed in The Voice please send it to thevoice@acam.org as well as any comments or suggestions.

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