September 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2024

Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine

Venue: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar

In Person Unit Schedule (30 hours)


Please note that the Onsite / In-Person Unit (30 hours) will take place at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar.

Registration & Sign In
Welcome & Introductions
Speakers:
Dr. Ravinder Mamtani
Dr. Sohaila Cheema
Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine
  • Define Lifestyle Medicine. 
  • Examine the relationship between lifestyle health and non-communicable disease paradigm. 
  • Examine the evidence for Lifestyle Medicine.
Speaker:
Dr. Ravinder Mamtani
Coffee Break
What is a healthy diet?
  • Explain what a healthy diet means. 
  • Give examples of nutrition controversies/myths. 
  • Review the emerging consensus on healthy eating.
Speaker:
Dr. Ravinder Mamtani
Sleep health science
  • Describe the physiology of sleep.
  • Examine the impact of sleep on health.
  • Discuss measures for sleep optimization.
Speaker:
Dr. Shahrad Taheri
Sign In
Fundamentals of health behavior change and cognitive-behavioral therapy
  • Explore theories of health behavior change and their practical application. 
  • Analyze the contribution of cognitive-behavioral therapy for the empowerment of lifestyle change.
Speaker:
Mr. Simon Matthews
Coffee Break
Applying motivational interviewing and positive psychology in clinical practice
  • Develop an applied understanding of the principles of motivational interviewing.
  • Recognize the principles of positive psychology and how they can be used in clinical practice.
Speaker:
Mr. Simon Matthews
Lunch
Connectedness, emotional and mental well-being
  • Recognize healthy behaviors which support connectedness, mental and emotional well-being.
  • Examine the evidence for diet and emotional well-being.
  • Outline components of mental and emotional wellness management.
Speaker:
Dr. Sohaila Cheema
Practical strategies for mental health and well-being
  • Define key terms in mental health and well-being.
  • Summarize and demonstrate the evidence-based mental health practical strategies to promote health.
Speaker:
Ms. Sarah Burshan
Coffee Break
Physical activity - Evidence and health benefits
  • Examine the evidence for physical activity in promoting health.
  • Discuss the benefits of physical activity.
Speaker:
Dr. Sohaila Cheema
Physical activity components and developing an exercise prescription
  • Outline components of physical activity.
  • Develop an exercise prescription.
Speaker:
Dr. Sohaila Cheema
Sign-in
Types of diets
  • Outline various types of diets.
  • Review evidence regarding their benefits.
Speaker:
Dr. Ravinder Mamtani
Tobacco control: local efforts
  • Discuss the use of tobacco worldwide and in Qatar.
  • Explain the health hazards associated with tobacco use.
  • Review recommendations for tobacco cessation.
Speaker:
Dr. Ahmad Mohd Al Mulla
Coffee Break
Practical tips in nutrition
  • Discuss practical tips on making healthy lifestyle choices while shopping for food, cooking and eating for optimal health. 
  • Identify foods that increase inflammation. 
  • Review food labels.
Speaker:
Dr. Sohaila Cheema
Lunch
Micronutrients and nutritional supplements I
  • Describe the evidence-based use of micronutrients and vitamins.
  • Describe the evidence-based use of nutritional supplements.
  • Discuss the issues of safety, labeling and quality control.
Speaker:
Dr. Benjamin Kligler
Coffee Break
Micronutrients and nutritional supplements II
  • Discuss the use and health benefits of phytonutrients.
  • Review reputable sources for herbal and nutritional supplements.
Speaker:
Dr. Benjamin Kligler
Coffee Break
Lactose intolerance, gluten sensitivity and probiotics
  • Examine gluten sensitivity and gluten intolerance.
  • Review the diagnosis and management of lactose intolerance in children and adults.
  • Discuss the safe and effective evidence-based use of probiotics for management and prevention of common problems.
Speaker:
Dr. Benjamin Kligler
Sign-in
Establishing therapeutic relationships with patients
  • Summarize concepts of healing, cure, placebo, and context and meaning effects.
  • Discuss factors that influence context and meaning effects.
  • Summarize a practical approach on how best to establish a therapeutic alliance with patients.
Speaker:
Dr. Ravinder Mamtani
Nutrition Prescription
  • Recognize three key clinical nutrition principles for a healthy diet.
  • Apply the science of nutrition prescriptions for patient health behavior change.
  • Identify principles important in understanding macro and micronutrient balance to decrease disease risk and prevalence. 
Speaker:
Dr. Wayne Dysinger
Coffee Break
Key clinical processes in Lifestyle Medicine I - Clinical assessment and evaluation
  • Apply a whole person “understand the story” perspective to the overall evaluation
  • Demonstrate the importance of social determinants of health, emotional/mental health, connection/relationships, and environmental health in patient care
  • Appraise and implement focused Lifestyle Medicine clinical assessment tools
Speaker:
Dr. Wayne Dysinger
Lunch Break
Key clinical processes in Lifestyle Medicine II - Clinical treatment and collaborative models
  • Apply a “lifestyle medicine first” prescription philosophy
  • Recognize the value of creating a lifestyle medicine team
  • Identify and implement lifestyle medicine treatment tools such as group visits and intensive therapeutic lifestyle change (ITLC) programs
Speaker:
Dr. Wayne Dysinger
Coffee Break
Lifestyle Medicine approach for chronic disease management II
  • Review the fit between lifestyle medicine and whole person care, and the interactions of this approach with a traditional allopathic reductionistic care paradigm
  • Discuss the concept of patient connection, and models for applying health connection indices, huddles and patient care councils
  • Explore the fit between lifestyle medicine and value based care, and future opportunities for bringing these concepts together
Speaker:
Dr. Wayne Dysinger
Registration & Lunch
Positive Psychology
  • Define positive psychology.
  • Discuss the role of positive psychology in health.
Speaker:
Dr. Sohaila Cheema
Lifestyle Medicine approach for chronic disease management I
  • Discuss a practical approach to lifestyle evaluation and management.
  • Summarize common lifestyle strategies/approaches for disease prevention and chronic disease management.
Speaker:
Dr. Ravinder Mamtani
Coffee Break
Obtaining proficiency in Lifestyle Medicine
  • Outline Lifestyle Medicine core competencies.
  • Recognize the benefits of Lifestyle Medicine proficiency.
Speaker:
Mr. Stephan Herzog
Course wrap-up
  • List the key elements learned from the course.
  • Discuss course evaluation.
Speakers:
Dr. Ravinder Mamtani
Dr. Sohaila Cheema