Alumni & Associates Conference
Join us for 4 days of enriching education and reinvigorating events Friday, January 13 through Monday, January 16, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona at the La Paloma Resort and Spa.
We look forward to welcoming you back in-person this year.
The conference is structured to provide a highly interactive experience where attendees will learn from leading experts, build community, and gain skills to improve the healthcare outcome of their patients.
The conference is open to all graduates and associates of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Space is limited, please register early to ensure your spot.
Registration Closed
Re-energize and expand your knowledge at this in-person educational event.
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Attendees will explore:
- How contemporary health care practices can be enriched through the inclusion of narrative medicine and the traditions of indigenous cultures, including the neuroscience behind these practices.
- Highly relevant topics to support your integrative medicine practice.
- New research and controversies emerging in the field.
- The research behind medicinal herbs and will have a hands-on experience blending herbs for the treatment common conditions.
- The evidence for the use of fungi for health.
Attendees will experience:
- The power of connecting with a positive, like-minded community to feel uplifted and supported.
- Many delicious plant-forward, anti-inflammatory meals - offering nourishment and culinary inspiration.
- Optional morning classes including heart-centered meditation, gentle yoga, abhyanga, and tai chi to support overall well-being and calm.
- An invitation to participate in a grief practice intended to acknowledge, mourn, and release the losses of the pandemic with compassion and understanding.
- Many other community-focused offerings designed to support the mind, body, and spirit of practitioner and their patients.
Location
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Arizona, USA, 85718
P: +1 520-742-6000
This event will be held in-person at the La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona.
The hotel group rate is $209 per night (plus tax and fees) based on single and double occupancy and includes a waived resort fee when booked through the group's link.
FAQ’s
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The conference is open to all graduates and associates of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
AWCIM Alumni include
- Fellowship in Integrative Medicine Graduates
- Integrative Health and Lifestyle Program (IHeLP) Graduates
- Integrative Health Coaching Graduates
AWCIM Associates
- Integrative Medicine Elective Rotation (IMER) Associates
- Integrative Medicine in Residency (IMR) Associates & Site Leads
- Integrative Medicine Distinction Track Associates
- Associates must have successfully completed their program.
Spots are limited for this in-person event. This conference is not available to the public. The conference will not live streamed or offered as a recorded webinar.
Can I register my guests for meals?
Yes, attendees may register guest(s) for an AWCIM Guest Meals Pass at an additional cost of $735 per adult.
AWCIM Children Guest Meals Pass are available for children ages 5-13 for an additional cost of $135 per child.
What’s Included with Guest Meals Pass?
An AWCIM Guest Meals Pass includes access to all group meals provided during the conference and access to Sunday evening’s Dinner & Dance.
Conference meals include delicious plant-forward, anti-inflammatory meals - offering nourishment and culinary inspiration.
Due to space, AWCIM Guest Meals Passes are limited and will be available on a first come basis.
Individual meals are not available for purchase, guest meals and children guest meals are only available as a package. Attendees and guest will be required to wear a conference badge to all conference events.
Please note, guests may not attend the conference's educational or experiential sessions.
Guest Meals Cancellation
Guest meal cancellations must be submitted in writing by Friday, December 9, 2022.
Cancellations will be refunded the full amount less a non-refundable 15% service charge and processing fee.
Cancellation requests received after Friday, December 9, 2022 are non-refundable.
Yes, cancellation must be submitted in writing by Friday, December 9, 2022.
Cancellations will be refunded the full amount less a non-refundable 15% service charge and processing fee.
Cancellation requests received after Friday, December 9, 2022 are non-refundable.
The Alumni & Associates Conference is a planned CME activity.
Are recordings of the lectures available?
The conference will not be streamed or offered as a recording after the event.
Can I exhibit at the conference?
The event is accepting on-site exhibitors and sponsorships. This includes booths, product samples, and virtual offers. Please visit our Exhibitor Page for more information on partnering with us.
Where is the event being held?
The conference is being held at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa located at 3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Arizona, USA, 85718.
The hotel group rate is $209 plus tax and fees per night.
The group rate includes a waived resort fee when booked through the group’s link. Rate is based on availability.
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa is a AAA Four-Diamond hotel in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. With staggering views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, activate your sense of adventure with a stroll through nearby Sabino Canyon. The resort balances activity with leisure, offering dynamic workspaces at our full-service business center and five outdoor pools with cabanas, chaise lounge chairs, waterfalls, and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
The resort is a 30-35 minute drive from the Tucson International Airport (TIA).
Accessibility
Hotel offers accessible rooms and meetings space. Service animals welcome. For more information about the physical features of the accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +1 520-742-6000
Childcare is available on-site for an additional charge. Inquire with the hotel for rates and availability +1 520-742-6000.