NAMS Postgraduate Course

Prior to its 2006 Annual Meeting in Nashville, NAMS offered a Postgraduate CME Course, entitled “Understanding the Controversy: Hormone Testing & Bioidentical Hormones." This comprehensive course presented by experts in the field included:

• An introduction by James A. Simon, MD
• “Regulatory Issues of Compounding Drugs” by Bruce Patsner, MD, JD
• “Compounding Practices and Controversies” by Loyd V. Allen, Jr., PhD, RPh
• “Bioidentical versus Nonbioidentical Hormones” by Lila E. Nachtigall, MD
• “Validation of Hormone Testing” by Robert T. Chatterton, Jr., PhD
• “Selecting Bioidentical Hormone Therapy“ by John J. Vogel, DO
• “Counseling Patients about Bioidentical Hormone Therapy” by Marcie K. Richardson, MD

The printed 32-page monograph published 3/07 presents the proceedings of the Postgraduate Course. Although written for healthcare professionals, consumers will find this monograph of interest as well. Printed copies may be obtained from NAMS for a nominal fee.

• Download and read the 36-page monograph.
• Order the printed monograph using a downloadable Order Form.
• Order the printed monograph online from the secure NAMS Web Store.

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The NAMS Scientific Program Committee believes that these materials are some of the best programs offered by the Society. However, please note that this material represents the individual opinions of the faculty, not necessarily those of NAMS.