GW Medicinal Fungi Conference - Enduring

There is a growing body of research - both animal and human - supporting the use of fungi, particularly mushrooms, to treat Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, substance abuse disorders, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, stroke risk, and support the immune system. Due to their anti-tumor properties, they are also being used to reduce the likelihood of cancer invasion and metastasis. In addition to acting as an antibacterial agent, mushrooms have been found to enhance the immune system and lower cholesterol levels.

This enduring educational activity will feature leading researchers presenting talks and discussing the use of fungi for illness and well-being, including new treatments and approaches that will expand research in this field.

Target Audience

Physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants

Learning Objectives

 
After attending this conference, you will: 
 
  • Have a better understanding of Psychedelic mushroom therapy; 
  • Understand how mushrooms are being used for cognitive support for dementia patients; 
  • Learn about 1,3/1,6-beta-glucan; 
  • Learn about COVID and mushrooms as immune modulators; 
  • Have a better understanding of the clinical use of mushrooms in the treatment of cancer.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.50 ACPE Pharmacist
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.50 Completion
Course opens: 
11/21/2023
Course expires: 
11/21/2025
Program
 
Plenary Session I: Mental Health
 
Welcome: Leigh A. Frame, PhD, MHS
Opening Remarks: Andrew Weil, MD (5-10 min)
Psychedelic mushroom therapy: William "Bill" Richards, PhD (45 min)
Mushrooms cognitive support: Mikhail “Misha” Kogan, MD (45 min)
Support for death and dying: Sunil Aggarwal, MD (45 min)
Botanical Medicine: Christopher Hobbs, PhD (15 minutes)
 
 
Plenary Session II: Immune modulators
 
1,3/1,6-beta-glucan: Andrew Heyman, MD and James “Jim” LaValle, RPh, CCN (45 min)
COVID and mushrooms as immune modulators: Gordon Saxe, MD, PhD, MPH, Paul Stamets, DSci (Hon.), (45 min), and Stephen Wilson, PhD
Intro to clinical use of mushrooms in cancer: Deirdre Orceyre, ND, MSOM, LAc (45 min)
Traditional World Medicine: Roy Upton, RH, DipAyu (15 minutes)

 

Course Facilitators 
 
Leigh Frame, PhD
Director, Integrative Medicine Programs 
Associate Director of the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center 
Associate Professor of Clinical Research and Leadership 
Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies (Secondary) 
George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences 
 
Mikhail “Misha” Kogan, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine 
Associate Professor of Clinical Research and Leadership (Secondary) 
Medical Director of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine 
Director, Integrative Medicine Fellowship 
Director Associate Director of the Geriatrics Fellowship Program 
George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

 

Continuing Education Accreditation Information 
Physicians
 
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
 
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
 
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Other Healthcare Professionals
 
All other healthcare professionals will be provided with a CE certificate and transcript documenting their participation. Credentialing bodies such as the ANCC, AANP, and AAPA accept certificates/transcripts of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. You should contact your certifying organization if you are unsure whether an activity will qualify for CE credit.

Available Credit

  • 6.50 ACPE Pharmacist
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.50 Completion
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