IAPAM's Next Date for Physician Medical Weight Management and hCG Diet Training: May 16, 2014

Physicians are cognizant of the increasing the number of patients they manage, who are overweight or obese. Offering a medically supervised weight management program is essential to meeting patient needs, as well as providing a non-insurance based revenue stream to practices. To "enRICH" physicians, the IAPAM announces the next date for its respected Physician hCG and non-hCG Medical Weight Management Training seminar, May 16, 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (April 16, 2014) -- To support physicians in adding a medical weight management programs to their practices, like hCG for weight loss (the hCG diet), the IAPAM has developed the Clean Start hCG Weight Loss Program to assist physicians in helping their obese and overweight patients realize their weight loss goals. It is a comprehensive and complete weight loss program that includes:

- Detailed IAPAM hCG Program Protocols

- NEW: Detailed IAPAM non-hCG Weight Loss Protocols

- Patient selection criteria

- Common medical hCG contraindications

- Consent forms, medical history forms

- Patient PowerPoint presentations for the waiting room

- Phone scripts & call logs for your staff

- Legal/Insurance considerations, and current FDA status

- hCG ordering information and special pharmaceutical hCG pricing

- Special hCG Facebook discussion forum

- VLCD/LCD diet programs

- Meal replacement diet programs

- Ketogenic based diet programs

- Utilizing B6/B12 injections in weight loss

- Using prescription appetite suppressants in weight loss

- Metabolism testing as a profit center

- Non-invasive body contouring, using Radio Frequency (RF) energy

- Listing of one's hCG Clinic in the IAPAM's hCG Diet Clinic Directory

The IAPAM's Clean Start hCG for Weight Loss program includes physician training, physician materials, practice resources and patient tools. The Clean Start for Weight Loss Patient Kit is a complete solution for one's hCG and/or non-hCG patients. This industry-leading resource includes:

• Patient education DVD, that gives your patients an overview of the entire program, and answers the most common questions.

• Patient Guidebook, that explains the program in detail, including over 50 program tips, as well as over 20 pages on the all important "maintenance" phase of the program. It includes information on: portion size, the Glycemic Index, how to read a nutritional label, tips on how to combat emotional eating and cravings.

• Quick Tip Sheets giving your patient the most important tips and a take-away shopping list complete with calorie counts.

• Cookbook with over 50 recipes for all 3 phases of the weight loss program.

• Food Journal for your patients to record their daily food intake.

• Sample of the NEW IAPAM Non-hCG Clean Start Lifestyle Weight Loss Book.

With more than 60% of Americans overweight or obese, seeing 30 patients a month should not be a problem for most practices! The IAPAM's new Medical Weight Management Training video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-YGEQ0t0yw) outlines the IAPAM's New Clean Start Weight Loss programs.

Register today for the May 16th, 2014 training session. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.iapam.com/physician-weight-loss-training-using-hormones or contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext 708.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM's website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director

International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

1-800-219-5108 x708