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The Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine recognizes the important role Lifestyle Medicine has to play to address both the Noncommunicable Diseases and the pandemic affront.  It is an evidence-based, interdisciplinary approach that promotes prevention, treatment, and even reversal of some chronic conditions.

Join pioneering clinicians, researchers, health executives, educators, and public health professionals that stimulates the innovative, full-range implementation of lifestyle medicine domains with an interdisciplinary focus translated to the patient's health outcome.

This year's theme bridges the gap between routine health promotion and intentional prescription of lifestyle therapy for chronic diseases.  Be inspired by our special guest speakers who are instrumental in the innovative and exponential growth of lifestyle medicine in their specific fields.  Expand your knowledge and explore best practices in prevention and healthcare through our lifestyle medicine experts who will be featuring inflammation,
​ autoimmune and cardiometabolic streams. 

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

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OUR PAST EVENTS


conference rates

Non-Members
(Physicians/Professionals)

Members (Physicians/Professionals)
Students/Residents
1st Early Bird Discount
* 3,750     

2nd Early Bird Discount
​* 4,250    
1st Early Bird Discount
​* 3,250

2nd Early Bird Discount
* 3,750
1st Early Bird Discount
* 2,000

2nd Early Bird Discount
​* 2,500
First Early Bird Discount - 25% OFF
June 15 - August 31, 2020

2nd Early Bird Discount - 15% OFF
September 1-10, 2020
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pre-conference workshops

September 13, 2020
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  • Culinary Medicine
  • Lifestyle Medicine Coaching
  • Physical Activity Science and Prescription  

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main conference

September 13-15, 2020
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  • ​Plenary sessions
  • Keynote
  • Concurrent sessions​
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post conferencE
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September 16, 2020
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  • PCLM business meeting
  • Lifestyle Medicine Board Exam Update
  • Culinary Medicine Certification Exam Update

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE BOARD CERTIFICATION 

Become Certified Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Lifestyle Medicine (PBLM) 
and International Board of Lifestyle Medicine
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SCHEDULE GUIDE

  • Pre-Conference 
  • Main Conference
  • Main Conference
  • Post Conference
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culinary medicine

September 13, 2020 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
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FOOD AS MEDICINE
Culinary medicine is a new field of practice that combines the art of cooking and important scientific principles related to nutrition, behavior and medicine with the goal of improving health and managing chronic diseases that are mostly within the control of our LIPS.  This course is leading to certification for:
  • Culinary Medicine Specialist
  • Culinary Medicine Chef​
This online workshop is composed of interactive lectures, remote food preparation and group activity.

 ASYNCHRONOUS MODULES
ASYNCHRONOUS MODULES
Diabetes Reversal
Heart Disease Management
Obesity Management
​Nutrition Assessment & Prescription
Cancer Prevention and Management
Microbiome & Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Culinary Skills
​Culinary Coaching
Note:  This is a required workshop for those who are aiming to qualify for the Inaugural Certification Exam in Culinary Medicine in November 2020.
FIND OUT MORE HERE
REGISTER HERE

physical activity science & prescription

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This workshop is leading to:
  • LM-Certified Personal Trainer
  • LM-Special Population Specialist
  • LM-Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Schedule:
  • September 13, 2020 (1:00pm - 4:00 pm)
register here

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE COACHING

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This course is leading to Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Certification.  The session is a combination of interactive lecture and group dynamics.
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Schedule:  September 13, 2020 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
register here

Sunday, september 13, 2020

OPENING PROGRAM, CONFERMENT OF DIPLOMATES
Time
Schedule
Speakers
5:00pm
​Opening Remarks




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​Messages: 

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Mechelle A. Palma, MD, MMHA, DipIBLM, FACLM ​
​President, Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine
​President, Remnant Institute Inc.

​Founder, CulinaryMD Asia
Founder, Lifestyle Redo
Lead Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Course


Benito Atienza, MD
Vice President, Philippine Medical Association

​Dr. Wayne Dysinger, MD, MPH
Chair, International Board of Lifestyle Medicine
​Past President, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
6:00pm
Panel Discussion
Lifestyle Medicine: The U-turn for Chronic Diseases
Ranulfo Javellosa Jr., MD
Division Chief, Preventive Cardiology, Philippine Heart Center
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Jane Botabara- Yap, RN, DrPH
Chair, Public Health Department
Adventist University of the Philippines

Diana Tecson, MD, DipIBLM, FPOGS
Head/Consultant, OBGyne Department, Adventist Medical Center, Valencia

Bysshe Fernan, MD, DipIBLM
Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
​Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Course
​Treasurer, Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine

Blecenda Varona, RND, DrPH, DipIBLM, FACLM
Founder, Asian Institute of Lifestyle Medicine

Ivy Buenaseda- Lorenzo, MD, DipIBLM
Co-Chair for Annual Convention,
Events and Awards committee, PCLM
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Francis Villanueva, MD, DipIBLM
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Associate Director, Lifestyle Medicine Center, Adventist Medical Center, Bacolod
7:00pm
Conferment of Diplomates
​Johann Manez, MD, DipIBLM, FACLM
Executive Director, Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine
Executive Director, Asian Lifestyle Medicine Council
​Co-founder, Fourleaf Lifestyle Medical Group
Founder, Physical Activity Science
Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course


Mechelle A. Palma, MD, MMHA, DipIBLM, FACLM
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President, Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine
​Founder, CulinaryMD Asia
Founder, Lifestyle Redo
​Lead Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
​Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Course

MONDay, september 14, 2020

KEYNOTE, PLENARY AND CUNCURRENT SESSIONS
Time
Schedule
Speaker
8:00 am
FILM SHOWING
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8:30 - 9:15am
Keynote
Dexter Shurney, MD, MPH, MBA
President, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Chief Medical Officer/Senior Vice President Clinical Affairs, Zipongo
9:30 - 10:15am
Plenary:
The Double Burden of Disease
Mechelle Acero Palma, MD, MMHA, DipIBLM, FACLM
​President, Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine
​Founder, CulinaryMD Asia
Founder, Lifestyle Redo
Lead Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Course
10:15-11:00am
Concurrent Session 1A
Lifestyle Medicine to the Workplace

Jocelyn Pantaleon, MD, DipIBLM
Director, Lifestyle Medicine Department, Hingoog Adventist Medical Center
10:15-11:00am
Concurrent Session 1B
​Evidence-Based Weight Loss
Jan Paolo Dipasupil, MD, MBA, DipIBLM
Secretary, PCLM
Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
​Founding Partner, Fourleaf Lifestyle Medical Group
10:15am-11:00am
Concurrent Session 1C
​Provider Tools for Implementing Lifestyle Medicine in Clinical Practice
Monalisa Acero Xavier, MD, DipIBLM
Auditor, PCLM
​Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Course
​Board member, Remnant Institute Inc.
11:15am-12:00nn
Concurrent Session 2A
​Culinary Medicine
Mechelle Acero Palma, MD, MMHA, DipIBLM, FACLM
President, Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine
​President, Remnant Institute Inc.

​Founder, CulinaryMD Asia
Founder, Lifestyle Redo
Lead Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Course
11:15am-12:00nn
Concurrent Session 2B
​Exercise is Medicine
Johann Kim Manez, MD, DipIBLM, FACLM
​Executive Director, Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine
Executive Director, Asian Lifestyle Medicine Council
​Co-founder, Fourleaf Lifestyle Medical Group

Founder, Physical Activity Science
Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
11:15am-12:00nn
Concurrent Session 2C
Lifestyle Medicine Coaching
Bysshe Fernan Sta. Cruz, MD, DipIBLM
Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
​Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Course
​Treasurer, Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine
12:00nn-1:00pm
LUNCH BREAK (Film Showing)
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1:15-2:00pm
Plenary:
​Diabetes Type 2 Reversal
Dr. George Guthrie
Past President, American College of Lifestyle President
2:15-3:00pm
Plenary:
​Lifestyle Medicine and Epigenetics
Dr. John Kelly
Founding President, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Lead Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course
3:00-3:30pm
FILM SHOWING
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3:30-4:15pm
Concurrent Session 3A
Oxidative Stress, Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Chronic Diseases
Dr. Ross Grant
CEO, Australasian Reasearch Institute
Biochemical Pharmacologist, School of Medical Sciences University of South Wales
3:30-4:15pm
Concurrent Session 3B
The Role of Family Medicine Practice in the effective implementation of Lifestyle Therapy
Dr. Leilani Apostol Nicodemus
Chair, Residency Training
Philippine Academy of Family Physicians
​3:30-4:15pm
Concurrent Session 3C
Lifestyle Medicine Education in Medical Curriculum 
​Dr. Doris Mendoza
Founding Dean, College of Medicine, Adventist University of the Philippines

TUESDAY, september 14, 2020

Keynote, Plenary and Concurrent Sessions
Time
Schedule
Speaker
8:00am
FILM SHOWING ​
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8:30-9:15am
Keynote:
The beginnings and future of Lifestyle Medicine
John Kelly, MD, MPH, LM Specialist
Past President, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Lead Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course
9:30-10:15am
Concurrent Session 4A:
​Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Lifestyle Medicine
Diana Tecson, MD, FPOGS, DipIBLM
Head & Consultant, OBGyne Department, Adventist Medical Center, Valencia
9:30-10:15am
Concurrent Session 4B:
Emotional and Mental Health: Its Impact on the Global Burden of Disease
April Dawn Lucero, MD, DipIBLM
Young Leader Director, PCLM
​Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
9:30-10:15am
Concurrent Session 4C:
COVID-19 and Beyond
Siva Pooblasingam, MD, DipIBLM
President, Malaysian Society of Lifestyle Medicine
10:30-11:15am
Concurrent Session 4D:
Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Medicine Digital Programs
Mechelle Acero Palma, MD, MMHA, DipIBLM, FACLM
​President, Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine
​President, Remnant Institute Inc.

​Founder, CulinaryMD Asia
Founder, Lifestyle Redo
Lead Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
Lead Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Course
10:30-11:15am
Concurrent Session 4E:
​Lifestyle Medicine for Systemic Lupus Erythematus and other Autoimmune Diseases
Nicole Buenavista, MD, DipIBLM
PCLM Chair, Events & Awards
Co-founder, Fourleaf Lifestyle Medical Group
10:30-11:15am
Concurrent Session 4F:
Food Pharmacies: Clinic-to-Community Model
Blecenda Varona, RND, DrPH, DipIBLM, FACLM
Founder, Asian Institute of Lifestyle Medicine
11:30am-12:00nn
Plenary:
​Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Management and Reversal
Ranulfo Javelosa Jr., MD
Division Chief, Preventive Cardiology, Philippine Heart Center
12:00nn-1:00pm
LUNCH BREAK
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1:30-2:15pm
Concurrent Session 5A:
Hypertension and Lifestyle Medicine
Linda Lim Varona, MD, DipIBLM, FPCP, FPSAAI
LM Dept. Chair, Adventist Medical Center, Manila
Director for Medical Education,
​Adventist Medical Center, Manila
2:30-3:45pm
Concurrent Session 5B:
Lifestyle Medicine for Chronic Kidney Disease
Sean Hashmi, MD
Nephrologist, Kaiser Permanente
​Asst. Medical Director, Medical Subspecialties & Hospitalist Woodland Hills & Ventura
4:00-4:45pm
Concurrent Session 5C:
​Lifestyle Medicine for Cancer
Ross Grant, MD
​CEO, Australasian Research Institute
​Biochemical Pharmacologist, School of Medical Sciences University of South Wales
2:30-3:45pm
Plenary:
Establishing Lifestyle Medicine Clinical Programs
Dr. Wayne Dysinger
Executive Director, IBLM, ABLM
Past President, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
4:00-4:45pm
Plenary:
​Lifestyle Medicine Education
​Dr. Mechelle A. Palma
President, Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine
​President, Remnant Institute Inc.

​Founder, CulinaryMD Asia
Founder, Lifestyle Redo
Lead Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course
​Lead Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Course
4:45-5:00pm
Closing Remark
Dr. Johann Kim Manez
Executive Director, PCLM
Executive Director, Asian Lifestyle Medicine Council
​Co-founder, Fourleaf Lifestyle Medical Group
Founder, Physical Activity Science
Faculty, Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course

Wednesday, september 15, 2020

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE BOARD EXAM (LMBE)​ UPDATE
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The Board Exam is conducted by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) and the Philippine Board of Lifestyle Medicine (PBLM).
HOW TO QUALIFY

CULINARY MEDICINE CERTIFICATION EXAM UPDATE
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The certification exam will be conducted by the Philippine Board of Lifestyle Medicine (PBLM).
how to qualify
GOOD NEWS!
All plenary and concurrent sessions will be available for you to access at your own pace!

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