The past two years have been particularly challenging for physicians, so AANP 2022’s theme, “Restore, Revitalize, Reconnect,” is an engaging and inspiring way for the naturopathic physician community to come together (whether virtually or in-person). We focused on making medical care an enjoyable and informative experience. meeting.
The three-day conference featured nearly 40 sessions with more than 44 notable speakers, including four unique hands-on clinical sessions and two keynotes. Topics ranged from how naturopathic doctors recover from burnout to how they help patients suffering from mental health issues, addiction, and more.
The annual event also offered an additional half-day of learning after the convention. Sunday, July 24th, will host a COVID clinical roundtable. Proceeds from the additional roundtable discussion were donated to the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, host of AANP 2022.
Education was not the only focus of AANP 2022. The event featured three social events: a welcome reception on Thursday night, a presidential reception on Friday night featuring an entertaining game of Naturopathic Family Feud, and an annual gala and awards reception on Saturday.
Saturday’s gala included dinner and culminated with dancing and music by a local DJ. AANP recognized several members of the naturopathic medicine community as outstanding naturopathic physicians and supporters of the specialty at its annual awards ceremony. Winners were nominated by their peers and voted on by a committee. The awards with each winner are as follows:
- Advocates of Naturopathic Medicine: bob barnhart,PhD
- Company of the Year: Ayush Herbs, Inc.
- Luisa & benedict last: Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa, ND (posthumous)
- Doctor of the Year: Iva LloydN.D.
- True Grit: Wisconsin Naturopathic Physicians Association
- Vis: Jill StansberryN.D.
Results for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors elections were also announced at the AANP 2022 Convention.New directors entering their term of office January 1, 2023 teeth:
- President-Elect: Kasra Purnadeari, ND
- Partial Term Treasurer: Michael Traub, ND, DHAMP, FABNO
- 2023-2024 Directors: Michael Cronin, ND; Audrey Shenewak, ND; Brian Trainor, ND; Madeline “Avena” Tucson Turner, ND, MSIMR, MSCGH
- Term Director: Desta Golden, ND, MS
Other highlights of AANP 2022 include:
- The Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) once again hosted its annual conference in parallel with AANP 2022 and the 2022 Annual NMSA Cup Competition.
- john caltonOutreach Director for the Senate. Patti Murraymet with AANP leaders to discuss naturopathic medicine and how it can be beneficial to the senator’s constituents.
- Keynote speech by Dr. Iva LloydPresident of the World Federation of Naturopathic Medicine, focused on the increasing role of naturopathic medicine in the World Health Organization’s growing support for traditional and complementary medicine around the world.
“There is a growing body of evidence that preventative, whole-patient-centered health care provided by naturopathic physicians improves health and wellness. The opportunity to meet with representatives from Senator Murray’s office was encouraging. ” he said. Laura FarrAANP Executive Director added, “AANP 2022 will be held.” spokaneAs a center of excellence for healthcare, it was intended to raise awareness of naturopathic medicine as an accessible and effective model of care that meets the needs of a challenging healthcare system. ”
The AANP Annual Conference is a platform for sharing knowledge, deepening the core philosophy and methods of naturopathic medicine, and building collaborative relationships with integrative health practitioners. Next year’s AANP convention will be held at the Arizona Biltmore. phoenix, July 20-22, 2023.
About AANP:
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the professional association representing licensed naturopathic physicians. AANP strives to make naturopathic medicine available to all Americans and to increase the recognition of naturopathic physicians as authorities in natural medicine. For more information, please visit http://www.naturopathy.org.
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