Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners

The SMHP? Research Academy Journal Club is returning for its second session, offering members an exclusive opportunity to sharpen their research skills and engage in dynamic discussions about study design and methodology. If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of metabolic health research, this is a must-attend event. —and make sure to mark your calendar and please join us this Saturday. SMHP? Research Academy Journal Club – Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Save the Date! The SMHP? Research Academy Journal Club is back! This unique, interactive session is designed to help members sharpen their ability to analyze research studies, understand study design, and engage in meaningful discussions about metabolic health science. The Journal Club sessions are a valuable part of your membership, so if you're not yet a member, now is the perfect time to join and unlock the full suite of benefits the SMHP offers, including the Research Academy and Journal Club, Grand Rounds (with CME/CMHE), International Discussion Forums, and more. Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 Time: Noon PT / 3:00 PM ET Format: Live Zoom (Recording available for members) Unlike traditional journal clubs, this session follows an Open Mic format, where participants can actively engage, ask questions, and explore key elements of a selected research article. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or passionate advocate for metabolic health, this is your chance to gain deeper insights into the science shaping our field. If would like to contribute to the growth and success of the Research Academy, we welcome your participation. ???To learn more about the Research Academy and it's available training modules:?https://lnkd.in/g-8fp3Ep ???Learn More About Membership and Join Today:?https://lnkd.in/gmC-_g46 ?? ?To Access the Meeting go to :?https://lnkd.in/g-QXed3y?and Use your SMHP Log In Tro Kalayjian Toward Health Robert Cywes M.D. PhD Mark Cucuzzella MD, MHP Miriam Kalamian EdM, MS, CNS Eric C. Westman MD MHS Laura Buchanan, MD, MHP, ABOM Jodi Nishida, PharmD, MHP Nishida Dave Feldman Kelley B. Sauber MHP Dr Erin Louise Bellamy MHP Melanie Tidman

Metabolic health is changing—are you staying ahead? For a limited time, get 30% off our education partners' Nutrition Network training courses and deepen your expertise in Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction (TCR) and lifestyle-based interventions. - Stay ahead with cutting-edge science -?Gain practical tools to improve patient outcomes -?Learn from world-renowned experts You can sign up for the courses needed for The SMHP accreditation, or continue your education with any of the elective courses, or catch up on any that you've missed and have been wanting to do! Offer expires Feb 28! Use code?TAKEBACKHEALTH?to save. https://bit.ly/NN_30? #metabolichealthforall #CME #continuingmedicaleducation #CPD #neverstoplearning #TCR #therapeuticcarbohydratereduction

We’re looking forward to this summer, and are going to make it very special ~ the?10th Annual San Diego Symposium for Metabolic Health?is August 14-17, 2025—and it’s shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting event yet. Last month’s?Boca Symposium for Metabolic Health?was a super successful event! With an incredible lineup of speakers, the launch of our first-ever Women’s Health Day, and an overwhelmingly positive response from attendees, the momentum for metabolic health has never been stronger. Now,??we’re looking ahead to the?10th Annual San Diego Symposium for Metabolic Health?on August 14-17, 2025, and we wanted to make sure you know the Early Bird Special is only for a few more days of February! To make it a very special celebration, this upcoming 10th event?in collaboration with Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, will be hosted at a new location this year, at the stunning Loews Coronado Bay Resort! This milestone event will feature a full day dedicated to Neurological Conditions, world-class speakers, and the latest research on therapeutic carbohydrate reduction. https://lnkd.in/g-K9XMEC For a decade, the San Diego Symposium for Metabolic Health has brought together the leading minds in metabolic science, cutting-edge research, and real-world strategies that are changing lives. This year will be the best ever! For the first time ever, we’re dedicating an entire day to the connection between metabolic health and neurological conditions—Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, migraines, epilepsy, mental health, and more. If you or someone you love has faced these challenges, this is where breakthroughs happen. Lock in 25% off while you still can! Use code EARLYBIRDSD at checkout to save on: - Conference tickets - All Main Session Talks, Breakout Sessions, Poster Presentations, Networking Socials. - Very special low-carb dinners with the experts at an optional upgrade. They'll be fantastic, outside at sunset, and then under the stars, next to the pool and on the bayside harbor. - Optional CME credits for healthcare professionals This symposium is Open to the Public, but technical enough to be accredited CME event. If you’ve ever considered attending, this is the year to make it happen. Let’s celebrate 10 years of progress—and fuel the next decade of change. See you in San Diego! https://lnkd.in/gNQHxiKS #metabolichealthforall #CME #CMHE #ContinuingEducation #ContinuingMedicalEducation #therapeuticcarbohydratereduction #effectiveinterventions

Want to know what to expect at a Symposium for Metabolic Health? Here is a write up of last summer's Aug 2024 event...... Last summer had the focus of Metabolic Therapies in Psychiatry and Mental Health. This year's upcoming winter symposium next week will have a focus on Women's Health. Almost all aspects of the rest of the write up will apply to the upcoming conference except this year's schedule can be found below the link to the article in the Journal Of Metabolic Health: https://lnkd.in/gSjMefnn Thank you to the author, professor Melanie Tidman MHP More about the upcoming conferences: Winter Symposium for Metabolic Health - Boca Raton, FL: https://lnkd.in/gxUnVRqR Summer Symposium for Metabolic Health: https://lnkd.in/gNQHxiKS #JournalOfMetabolicHealth #JMH #CME

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This week we feature Philip Ovadia MD—renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, author of 'Stay Off My Operating Table,' and a leading voice in metabolic health who will be one of the 17 experts presenting at the Boca Symposium. In his presentation, “Stay Off My Operating Table: A Collaborative Approach to Metabolic Healing,” Dr. Ovadia will: - Share actionable strategies for reversing chronic disease. - Address the economic toll of poor metabolic health. - Showcase solutions for metabolic health crisis - Offer tools for practitioners and individuals to reclaim their health. He’ll also highlight insights from building the innovative Ovadia Heart Health telemedicine practice, offering tools practitioners and individuals can use to reclaim their health. Dr. Ovadia’s personal journey—losing 100 pounds and transforming his own metabolic health—fuels his mission to challenge myths like “eat less, move more” and empower others with simple, effective solutions. Dr. Ovadia will be joining 16 other experts to guide you in advancing your knowledge and making meaningful health changes. Read the full article about Dr. Ovadia: https://lnkd.in/gMizaaXk Countdown to Boca 2025 - Less than 2 weeks! The 9th Annual Symposium for Metabolic Health by the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and LowCarbUSA? will feature?world-class speakers on ?a wide range of presentations on therapeutic carbohydrate reduction and its impact on diabetes management, obesity treatment, cardiovascular health, mental health, and more. Experts from around the world will discuss the global implications of carbohydrate reduction and its potential to reshape public health policies, and will include a dedicated Women’s Health Day, and unparalleled opportunities for connection, a bonus workshop on implementing TCR, and engaging presentations from world-class experts. In-person registration includes: - Legendary low-carb dinners - Networking socials - Poster presentations - Innovative exhibitors? And so much more! Start 2025 on a high note.?More info here! https://lnkd.in/gxUnVRqR Whether attending live or virtually, you’ll have access to replay videos indefinitely, ensuring you never miss a moment of the incredible content Special thanks to all the presenters & exhibitors: Robert Cywes MD PhD Tro Kalayjian Toward Health ROSETTE'S Annette Bosworth, MD Dr. Boz Keto-Mojo Laura Buchanan, MD, MHP, ABOM Matt Calkins MD, MHP Jodi Nishida, PharmD, MHP Andrea Salcedo, DO, MPH Wafaa Abdel-Hadi, MD Madison Kackley, PhD, CSCS Lily Johnston MD Dominic D'Agostino Mark Cucuzzella Eric C. Westman MD MHS Audacious Nutrition Caitlin Prickett, DO #ConciergeMedicineofBocaRaton The Scrummy Sweets Co Lingo | Abbott Nutrition Network Simply Snackin' Low Carb Down Under Public Health Collaboration Hippocrates Wellness

Making a commitment to further your education and/or get a new certification this new year 2025 to elevate your practice or start a new coaching program?! At The SMHP we’re committed to top-notch training and offer diverse pathways to becoming an accredited Metabolic Health Practitioner (MHP) focused on delivering better patient outcomes. Explore our accreditation options to find your ideal path.? (There are even pathways that you an apply for that can recognize your past experience in metabolic medical practice if you have one!) https://lnkd.in/gmC3--S

26 1/2 days until the 9th Annual! What better way to kickstart your year for your individual health and knowledge, and that of your practice! We're looking forward to seeing you there! If you haven't registered yet, there are still last minute in person seats you can snag or grab an online virtual tickets and optional CME credits! Both registrations include replay recordings for you to view and review at your convenience! Legendary low carb dinners are included with the price of registration for this conference! https://lnkd.in/gfuxjJqe Get Ready for the 9th Annual Boca Symposium on Metabolic Health - January 23-26, 2025, in Boca Raton, Florida, for an unparalleled deep dive into the latest in metabolic health therapies! This year’s symposium is packed with expert-led presentations on revolutionary treatments for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, PCOS, cardiovascular health, and more. Friday, January 24th, is dedicated entirely to Women’s Health & Metabolic Therapies, spearheaded by Jodi Nishida, PharmD, MHP , and Andrea Salcedo, DO, MPH, FACOG (ConsciousGynecologist- Dr. Andrea Salcedo). They’ll explore how therapeutic carbohydrate reduction can transform women’s metabolic health and tackle critical issues like hormonal imbalances over lifespan ie: fertility, peri menopause, post menopause; weight management, brain health & focus; energy levels; exercise in women, and the impact of modern nutrition on women’s wellness> They will also tackle some specific women's reproductive health issues including endometriosis, PCOS, and female cancers. Don’t miss this opportunity to: - Engage directly with top experts - Network with healthcare providers, coaches, and individuals - Earn 20.75 CME credits (Category 1) and 4 years of NASN CEU credits - Access bonus workshops, panel discussions, and more! Expert speakers include: Robert Cywes M.D. PhD Ben Bocchicchio PhD Annette Bosworth, MD (Dr. Boz) Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, MD #kwadcast Mark Cucuzzella, MD, FAAFP, MHP Lily Johnston, MD, MHP Barbara Levy, MD, FACOG, FACS, MSCP Wafaa Abdel-Hadi, MD Eric C. Westman MD MHS Dominic D'Agostino PhD Philip Ovadia MD Ovadia Heart Health, LLC. Dr. Tro's Medical Weight Loss Dr Tro Kalayjian Madison Kackley, PhD, CSCS Gurpreet Singh Padda, MD, MBA, MHP Jodi Nishida, PharmD, MHP Andrea Salcedo, DO, MPH Laura Buchanan, MD, MHP, ABOM Doug Reynolds MHP Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners Keto-Mojo Audacious Nutrition #metabolichealthforall

The SMHP Grand Rounds: Featuring Gurpreet Singh Padda, MD, MHP, MBA Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 12 Noon - 2 PM PT Join us this Saturday for The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners' next Grand Rounds Presentation, featuring Gurpreet Singh Padda, MD, MHP, MBA. Dr. Padda will deliver an insightful talk on "Compliance and Coding," exploring critical issues at the intersection of medical practice, healthcare systems, and patient care. Dr. Padda brings over 20 years of clinical experience and is Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Addiction, and Interventional Pain. He has a deep understanding of chronic degenerative diseases and systemic healthcare challenges. His expertise spans metabolic health, pain management, and healthcare innovation, providing a unique lens to the complexities of compliance and coding. This presentation will include actionable insights for practitioners navigating modern healthcare systems. A live Q&A session will follow the presentation, allowing attendees to engage directly with Dr. Padda. This Grand Rounds Presentation is exclusive to members of The SMHP?. Not a member yet? Learn more and join here. https://lnkd.in/gmC-_g46 Discounted membership options are available, including Student & Non-Practitioner memberships at lower rates or 20% off the initial year's membership for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners. We look forward to seeing you there!? As mentioned above - There are both 'Student' & 'Non-Practitioner' memberships at lower rates available. - This is the 1st presentation of Module 6 of the SMHP's ongoing series of Grand Rounds - CME/CMHE credits are approved for these talks and are packaged 6 of them at a time for around 10-12 credits per module at no additional cost and included in your membership.? - You can see the long and growing list of past presentations on the Grand Rounds page. - CME/CMHE credits can also be applied toward The SMHP's MHP accreditation process and Continuing Education requirements. To access : - Log in to your SMHP account. - Navigate to the Education Tab and then to the Grand Rounds page.??(***and you can see the new updated layout of the page on the new website!!) - The link to the zoom presentation for this Saturday is within the schedule! https://lnkd.in/gtrEz8_d

"This paper represents the first major acknowledgment by a respected medical group that people with Type 1 Diabetes are entitled to achieve normal blood glucose control, and that we deserve proper information from the moment of diagnosis and throughout our lives. Adopting a low-carb diet is a foundational strategy." ~RD Dikeman, PhD The evidence is clear: Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction is a powerful tool for metabolic health. With our new position statement in the Journal of Metabolic Health, we’re building momentum —read the article to learn more- and please share to raise more awareness to help more people!!: https://lnkd.in/ejTR2UpS #Type1Diabetes #TCR #therapeuticcarbohydratereduction #TheSMHP