Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges

Join us for the

2009 AANP Conference AANMC Prospective Student Days

Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, Washington 98402
Friday & Saturday, August 21st & 22nd, 2009

The Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) invites you to participate in a special event as part of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians' (AANP) 24th Annual Conference and Exposition, Physician, Heal Thy Planet. Join us for a fun-filled experience of information sessions, presentations and demonstrations on naturopathic medicine.

You'll enjoy a series of presentations and panel discussions with leading professionals in the field of naturopathic medicine. Representatives of the AANMC will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about naturopathic medical education.

This event will take place at Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma, Wash. This modern and luxurious hotel houses a world-class collection of art that features pieces by glass artists from all over the globe. AANP and AANMC look forward to welcoming you to this exciting venue!

Agenda under ongoing adjustment. Presentation topics are subject to change.

Friday, August 21st - AANP Public Day (optional) Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
10:00 - 11:30 AM	Check-in/Registration Please look for the separate AANMC registration table near the main AANP registration area.
10:30 - 12:45 PM	Access to the AANP Exhibit Hall during conference "Exhibit Break."
3:00 - 4:00 PM	Check-in/Registration Please look for the separate AANMC registration table near the main AANP registration area.
3:30 - 5:00 PM	Access to the AANP Exhibit Hall during conference "Exhibit Break."
Saturday, August 22nd - AANMC Prospective Student Day Hotel Murano
9:30 - 10:00 AM	Check-in/Registration Hotel Murano's Pavilion Room C
10:00 - 10:05 AM	Welcome to AANMC Prospective Student Days Bob Bernhardt, AANMC President
10:05 - 10:45 AM	Introduction to Naturopathic Medicine Deborah Lantz, ND, Associate Dean of the School of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University
10:45 - 11:15 AM	Clinical Aspects of Naturopathic Medicine Marnie Loomis, ND, Director of Professional Formation, NCNM
11:15 - 11:45 AM	Naturopathic Medical Research: An Emerging Career Option Christine Girard, ND, Executive Vice President of Academic & Clinical Affairs, SCNM
11:45 - 12:00 PM	Break
12:00 - 1:15 PM	Question and Answer Panel Discussion for Prospective Students Pavilion Room C, Lunch Provided Featuring a panel of representatives from the AANMC naturopathic schools: Bastyr Student - Safiya McCarter SCNM Student - Ryan Partovi NCNM Student - Sara Love UBCNM Student - Ann Lee Topics to be discussed will include: answers to questions on naturopathic modalities, research, professional associations and legal relations, licensing and career opportunities.
1:30 - 2:45 PM	Concurrent Presentations* Clinical Pearls Practical Intravenous Therapy - Thomas Kruzel, ND Oncology Track Targeted Therapies in a Natural Setting - Mary Hardy, MD Practice Management Track Annual Insurance Discussion Forum 2009 - Eva Miller, ND; Bruce Milliman, ND; Loralee Schoenbeck, ND Pediatrics Track Acute Respiratory Illnesses in Pediatrics - Jared Skowron, ND *Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center - please see AANP schedule for room locations.
2:45 - 4:00 PM	Concurrent Presentations* Oncology Track Botanical Medicine in Naturopathic Cancer Care - Yvan Rochon, PhD Practice Management Track Online Marketing Strategies to Help Build or Restructure an Existing Naturopthic Medical Practice - Eli Camp, ND Pediatrics Track Adolescent Medicine: Not Just Big Kids, Not Just Little Adults - Jami Kupperman, NMD Research Track Research Presentations *Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center - please see AANP schedule for room locations.
4:00 PM	AANP General Session* Clinical Nutrition Update: What has Changed in the Last 12 Months? - Steve Austin, ND *Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center - please see AANP schedule for room location.

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Don't miss this opportunity to speak with practicing naturopathic doctors (NDs) and admissions advisors about getting the best naturopathic medical education available.

This event is open to prospective naturopathic medical students and to pre-med students considering alternative degrees. This event is free of charge and open to the public.

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