BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:medo2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com mEDO 2026//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260603T041337Z DTSTART:20260717T140000Z DTEND:20260717T145500Z SUMMARY:Disordered Eating in Elite Athletes DESCRIPTION:Discussion will include developing a clinical approach to evaluation of potential/existing eating disorders in the elite athlete population. We will also discuss approach to prevention strategies to lower frequency of developing eating disorders and avoid struggles of treatment where possible.\nLearning Objectives:\n 1. Identify the unique differences in eating disorders among elite athletes compared to the general population\n 2. Explore effective efforts in identifying eating disorders in elite athletes\n 3. Examine prevention strategies for eating disorders as athletes pursue elite status.\nDisclosures: No financial disclosures. Opinions discussed are my own and do not represent the opinions of USOPC\, US Figure Skating\, or Skating Club of Boston.\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:0752de5708f718ef78d6eb130aa687cd URL:http://medo2026.sched.com/event/0752de5708f718ef78d6eb130aa687cd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260603T041337Z DTSTART:20260717T150000Z DTEND:20260717T155500Z SUMMARY:Outpatient OCD Management and Treatment DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives:\n1. Synthesize Differential Diagnosis for OCD and Eating Disorders: \;Participants will be able to distinguish \;between OCD-driven rituals/behaviors and eating disorder-driven rituals/behaviors.\n 2. Adapt Exposure Response Prevention in the Context of an Eating Disorder: \;Participants will be able to modify traditional Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) protocols to suit an outpatient ED context. \;\n 3. Expand Knowledge of Psychiatric Treatments for OCD: \;Participants will learn about the efficacy and challenges of the most common psychopharmacologic treatments for OCD.\n 4. Implement Strategies to Coordinate Care: \;Participants will gain a greater understanding about the importance of collaborating and communicating with treatment team members when treating both OCD and eating disorders. \;\nDisclosures: Nothing to disclose.\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:ce08ff38be32d08f910ab8cb50ee1b38 URL:http://medo2026.sched.com/event/ce08ff38be32d08f910ab8cb50ee1b38 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260603T041337Z DTSTART:20260717T160000Z DTEND:20260717T165500Z SUMMARY:The Do's and Don'ts of Food Allergy Testing DESCRIPTION:Description\n The presentation will focus on differentiating true food allergy presentations from non-allergic adverse reactions to foods. We will discuss the signs and symptoms that are more specific and suggest a higher pre-test probability of food allergy and contrast these with common symptoms of adverse food reactions that are less likely to be a manifestation of food allergy. We will also discuss the pathophysiology of common food allergy syndromes and how they relate to various forms of allergy testing. We will then move to a discussion of the utility of food allergy testing and highlight its strengths and weaknesses. Next we will discuss the consequences of inappropriate food allergy testing and the negative potential impact on patients and their quality of life. If time permits we will touch on non-IgE based “food allergy” testing methods and the data or lack there of to support their use.\n  \;\nLearning Objectives\n Familiarity with presentations and pathophysiology of common food allergy syndromes Understand the limited utility and potential pitfalls of allergy skin prick and serum IgE Testing Discuss other forms of testing and their role\, or lack thereof in patient care \n\nDisclosures\n I am an employed physician in the Intermountain medical group. I receive no income from medical device\, laboratory\, testing\, or pharmaceutical entities. I am not an owner or partial owner of any company.\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:095d9090e8506b9306019b2801701eea URL:http://medo2026.sched.com/event/095d9090e8506b9306019b2801701eea END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260603T041337Z DTSTART:20260717T170000Z DTEND:20260717T180000Z SUMMARY:Lunch Break | Social Time in Breakout Rooms DESCRIPTION:Breakout rooms are available if you want to talk \;to other participants and you are able to move freely between them. You are also welcome to take some analog time away from screens. See you back at 2pET/11aPT! \; CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:02b0955e5a23b82a464e661a78489c39 URL:http://medo2026.sched.com/event/02b0955e5a23b82a464e661a78489c39 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260603T041337Z DTSTART:20260717T180000Z DTEND:20260717T185500Z SUMMARY:Eating Disorders and the Spectrum of Their Trauma-Related Comorbidities DESCRIPTION:Description\nEating disorders (EDs) are linked to child maltreatment\, other traumas and trauma-related disorders\, including PTSD\, complex PTSD (cPTSD)\, the dissociative subtype of PTSD (dPTSD)\, and dissociative disorders (DDs)\, all of which are associated with higher severity\, comorbidity and chronicity. Dr.Brewerton will discuss the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) pyramid and its purported mechanisms through which child maltreatment and other forms of interpersonal violence influence the health and well-being of individuals who develop EDs throughout the life span. At every level of the pyramid\, it will be shown that EDs interact with each of these proclaimed escalating mechanisms in a bidirectional manner that contributes to the predisposition\, precipitation and perpetuation of EDs and related medical and psychiatric comorbidities\, which then predispose to early death. Integrated treatment strategies that go beyond sequential approaches are required to adequately address the complexity of ED presentations\, especially in higher levels of care. Although there are several published practice guidelines for the treatment of EDs\, and likewise\, there are several published practice guidelines for the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders\, none of them specifically address ED+PTSD comorbidity. The result is a lack of integration between ED and PTSD treatment providers and programs\, which often leads to fragmented\, incomplete\, uncoordinated and ineffective care of severely ill patients with ED+PTSD.\n \;\nLearning Objectives\n1. State three findings from research studies on the relationship between eating disorders and trauma-related disorders (PTSD/CPTSD/DPTSD/DDs).\n2. Be familiar with the ACEs pyramid mechanisms by which ACEs\, other traumas and PTSD influence thehealth and well-being of individuals with eating disorders throughout the life span.\n3. Discuss the rationale as to why continuing with traditional single-disorder focused\, sequential treatment models that do not prioritize integrated\, trauma-focused treatment approaches are short-sighted and often inadvertently perpetuate dangerous multimorbidity.\n \;\nFinancial Disclosures\nOver the past year Dr. Brewerton has received financial compensation for consultations with 1) SunCloud Health\; 2) Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Programs\, and\; 3) Monte Nido. He has received honoraria for teaching Medical University of South Carolina Physician Assistant (PA) students about eating and related disorders.\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:3acda354c31c90fbd62f596a6a64ed82 URL:http://medo2026.sched.com/event/3acda354c31c90fbd62f596a6a64ed82 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260603T041337Z DTSTART:20260717T190000Z DTEND:20260717T195500Z SUMMARY:Recognizing and Treating Perimenopause DESCRIPTION:Description: \;\nMy talk will be an adult version of the maturation. We all learn about puberty in elementary school\, but no one prepares us for the other major change in our reproductive life. Menopause. Menopause is a natural and inevitable phase of a woman's life. We all experience it differently with varying degrees of symptomology. Knowing what to look for\, what the options are\, and how to access care will help give women the autonomy to make good decisions about their health. \n\nLearning objectives:\nRecognizing signs of perimenopauseUnderstanding treatment optionsWho should consider treatment\nDisclosures: Nothing to disclose. CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:b93238804e4c1e1b7b27696d1f3e898b URL:http://medo2026.sched.com/event/b93238804e4c1e1b7b27696d1f3e898b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260603T041337Z DTSTART:20260717T200000Z DTEND:20260717T205500Z SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Hairties: Hypermobility Manifestations DESCRIPTION:Description:\nRoughly 1 in 5 people are hypermobile and 1 in 25 have hypermobility spectrum disorder. Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is the most common subtype of EDS\, and being hypermobile has a significant overlap with having an eating disorder or having GI symptoms that may lead to food avoidance. There are many long-term complications of being hypermobile that can be mitigated if recognized and managed when symptoms are mild\, including mast cell activation and POTS. Some of these co-occurring conditions can also mimic eating disorder behaviors but require medical treatment rather than continuing to eat past them\, and we'll discuss strategies for recognizing this.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n1. Recognize/diagnose hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)\n2. Recognize/Manage multi-system complications of HSD/hEDS\n3. Know how to find additional resources on HSD/hEDS.\n\nDisclosures: I am the 100% owner of my clinic\, The PEAAC\, and a GYROTONIC® Apprentice. I am an advisory board member for MyClearStep (Shapa Health subsidiary). I have received financial honoraria for speaking at conferences from Utah Academy of Family Physicians and Utah Academy of Physician Assistants. CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:8db2824e31707f2df7c42dce76937560 URL:http://medo2026.sched.com/event/8db2824e31707f2df7c42dce76937560 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260603T041337Z DTSTART:20260717T210000Z DTEND:20260717T215000Z SUMMARY:Introducing the GYROKINESIS® Method as a Mindful Movement Modality DESCRIPTION:The \;GYROKINESIS® \;method is a movement modality that was created by Juliu Horvath as part of the \;GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®. Although current studies examining its efficacy are limited and with small numbers\, the existing ones do repeatedly demonstrate reductions in back pain and fatigue along with improvements in proprioception\, sleep\, and mood. They are especially beneficial for hypermobile people because they train the necessary core stability that is often missed from poor body awareness when doing PT or yoga exercises. Gyrokinesis sessions are taught by a certified Gyrokinesis trainer with only a stool as necessary equipment.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n1. To introduce the Gyrokinesis method as a mindful movement modality suitable for residential eating disorder treatment\n2. To demonstrate how Gyrokinesis movements \;improve core integration and proprioception in hypermobile people\n3. To illustrate how repeated Gyrokinesis sessions can reduce fatigue and improve mood\n\nDisclosures\nCeriah is the owner of her studio Connected Fitness and is a certified GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® trainer. Sara is the owner of her clinic/studio The PEAAC and is a GYROTONIC® Apprentice. She is a member of the advisory board for MyClearStep and has received financial honoraria for speaking at conferences from the Utah Academy of Family Physicians and the Utah Academy of Physician Assistants.\n\nGYROTONIC\, GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM\, and GYROKINESIS are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and are used with their permission.\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:d8bc17c6113d31e2c2ac9bd1070c7c46 URL:http://medo2026.sched.com/event/d8bc17c6113d31e2c2ac9bd1070c7c46 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260603T041337Z DTSTART:20260717T220000Z DTEND:20260717T225500Z SUMMARY:Advanced Psychopathology in Eating Disorders: Etiologies\, Complexities\, Challenges DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives:\n\nAt the conclusion of this activity\, learners should be able to:\nAnalyze the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms underlying eating disorder development and maintenance\, including reinforcement processes\, cognitive rigidity\, and the effects of malnutrition on brain function.Evaluate diagnostic complexity and differentiate nuanced presentations \;of eating disorders\, including atypical anorexia nervosa\, ARFID\, and OSFED\, while identifying common diagnostic pitfalls and sources of misclassification.Apply advanced clinical assessment strategies that account for minimization\, ego-syntonic symptom presentation\, and the limitations of standard screening tools in detecting eating disorders.Integrate multidisciplinary\, evidence-based treatment approaches while navigating clinical paradoxes such as increased distress during weight restoration and fluctuating patient motivation.Assess ethical and clinical decision-making challenges in eating disorder care\, including autonomy\, capacity\, weight bias\, and appropriate level-of-care determination.\nDescription:\n\nThis advanced educational activity examines eating disorders through a psychopathology-focused lens\, emphasizing underlying mechanisms\, diagnostic complexity\, and real-world clinical challenges. Participants will explore the neurobiological\, psychological\, and sociocultural processes that drive the development and maintenance of eating disorders\, including reinforcement pathways\, cognitive distortions\, and the impact of malnutrition on brain function. The session highlights diagnostic ambiguity across presentations such as atypical anorexia nervosa\, ARFID\, and OSFED\, with a focus on common pitfalls and missed diagnoses. Learners will engage with the complexities of assessment\, including patient minimization\, ego-syntonic symptoms\, and limitations of traditional screening tools. Evidence-based treatment approaches are discussed within the context of clinical paradoxes\, multidisciplinary decision-making\, and ethical tensions\, with emphasis on weight-inclusive\, trauma-informed care.\n\nDisclosures:\n\nErin Knopf is a co-founder and chief medical officer of VERY Health. She does not have any financial relationships with ineligible companies in the last 24 months. CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:95a7f599af39072eca4dfb444f1e9a37 URL:http://medo2026.sched.com/event/95a7f599af39072eca4dfb444f1e9a37 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260603T041337Z DTSTART:20260717T230000Z DTEND:20260717T235500Z SUMMARY:Vicarious Trauma and Other Challenges in the Helping Professions DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis talk will describe specific risk factors for long-term sequelae associated with chronic exposure to the trauma of others and strategies to mitigate these. Beginning with definitions for terms it will expand an understanding of concepts and discuss approaches in different fields in support of attending to the clinician's own well-being. Goals will support sustainable\, meaningful\, and durable participation in this challenging work.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n1. Will be able to define trauma including factors contributing to sequelae for the clinician\;\n2. Will recognize signs and symptoms of negative impacts of accumulating exposure to trauma\;\n3. Will be able to name 3 mitigating behaviors for personal protection against long-term sequelae of exposure\, and one underlying bias interfering with self-protection in the helping fields.\n\nDisclosures: I am the Owner/Clinician of Physician Vitality Services offering psychotherapy for helping professionals.\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:1e2002f767be872cbb065ab993fc32b4 URL:http://medo2026.sched.com/event/1e2002f767be872cbb065ab993fc32b4 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR