IFSMED Seminars Presents:
Practical Clinical Immunology and Integrative Approaches to Autoimmune Diseases

San Diego, California

Trained as a traditional rheumatologist and having a PhD in immunology, Dr. Alexander Shikhman, developed a unique integrative approach in therapy of chronic autoimmune and connective tissue diseases. This approach is based not only on uncovering well-recognized pathological processes leading to the development of autoimmune diseases, but also on identifying potential triggers and drivers behind these processes; such as chronic infections, immunogenic foods, and heavy metals all in combination with genetically predisposing factors.

Correspondingly, this approach incorporates a new strategy in the integrative therapy of autoimmune and connective tissue diseases that utilizes traditional Western medicine in combination with food supplements, intravenous micronutrients, and physical medicine targeting both aberrant immune responses and their triggers.

IFSMED Seminars discloses the basic principles and practical applications of Dr. Shikhman’s approach.

You can expect to learn:
• Key functional components of the innate and adaptive immune system
• Genetic and environmental factors contributing to specific autoimmune diseases
• Principles of interpreting various immunological tests
• Principles of integrative therapy of including combinations of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
• Improve early recognition of autoimmune diseases in clinical practice
• Create and optimize integrative protocols focused on autoimmune diseases
• Detect “infectious” signatures in patients with chronic infections and infection-driven autoimmune diseases
• Identify the symptoms and pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract
• Recognize and detect specific clinical features and potential driving forces in major autoimmune diseases

Each session is two days and each session offers 10.5 CEUs granted by American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. The AANP now offers accreditation for MDs (Category 1 CME), PAs, RNs, NPs, and CECH and CPE for dietitians.

Earn up to 63 CEUs for the entire program

Topics and Dates:

Basic Clinical Immunology | September 30-October 1, 2017
Introduction to Autoimmune Diseases | November 18-19, 2017
Infection and Autoimmune Diseases | January 20-21, 2018
Autoimmune Diseases and the Gastrointestinal System | March 3-4, 2018
Multisystem Autoimmune Diseases | April 14-15, 2018
Dealing with Monsters |May 19-20, 2018

Who should attend?

Rheumatologists and clinical immunologists who want to expand the scope of their practice
Physicians who practice integrative and/or functional medicine and want to become more proficient with autoimmune diseases and chronic infections
Naturopathic doctors who are involved in care of patients with autoimmune disorders
Implement a more sophisticated approach to the diagnosis and therapy of autoimmune diseases
Earn 10.5 CEUs per session

Up to 63 for the entire program!