Congress of Medical Excellence 5.0
The Congress of Medical Excellence 5.0 is set to convene from December 4 to 6, 2025, at the modern Element Reno Experience District in Reno, Nevada, offering a premier platform for healthcare professionals to converge on the forefront of medical innovation and practice. This annual gathering, organized in collaboration with the American Osteopathic Society of Rheumatic Diseases and the Integrative Health Alliance, aims to foster meaningful collaboration among leading minds in the field, advancing clinical expertise and upholding the highest standards of patient care across diverse medical disciplines. With Reno’s vibrant backdrop providing an inspiring setting just minutes from the city’s heart, the event promises not only rigorous intellectual exchange but also opportunities for networking in a stylish, contemporary venue designed for comfort and productivity.
Attendees, including practicing physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and allied health professionals, will engage in a dynamic program featuring keynote addresses, interactive workshops, and cutting-edge discussions on integrative health strategies and rheumatic disease management. A call for speakers underscores the congress’s commitment to fresh perspectives, inviting submissions that highlight innovative approaches to clinical challenges and interdisciplinary solutions. As registration opens soon via the official site, this edition builds on the success of prior iterations—such as the 2020 event at the Peppermill Resort—by emphasizing practical takeaways that empower participants to elevate their practices and contribute to transformative advancements in healthcare delivery. Whether seeking CME credits or forging lasting professional connections, the Congress of Medical Excellence 5.0 stands as an unmissable milestone for those dedicated to excellence in medicine.
Agenda
THURSDAY – DECEMBER 4, 2025
Morning Session
● 7:30 – 8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast & Registration
● 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Opening Welcome – Dr. John Burgess (30 min)
● 8:30 – 9:30 AM | The T.O.B.I.N. Code: A Holistic Approach to Chronic Disease and Management – Dr. Benoit Tano (1 hr)
● 9:30 – 9:45 AM | Break
● 9:45 – 10:45 AM | Global Medicine Perspectives – Dr. Anthony James (1 hr)
● 10:45 – 11:45 AM | Heavy Metal Detoxification: The Molecule – Dr. Peter Demitry (1 hr)
Lunch & Networking
● 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Lunch
Afternoon Session
● 12:45 – 1:45 PM | Sovereignty in Healthcare – Dr. Ben Zvenia (1 hr)
● 1:45 – 2:45 PM | The Apothecary Project & Cannabis in Integrative Medicine – Dr. Robert Quinn (1 hr)
● 2:45 – 3:00 PM | Break
● 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Dr. Frank Shallenberger (1 hr)
● 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Chronic Disease Management and Prevention – Dr. Salhedin Halasa (1 hr)
● 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Differences in Hormone Testing- Dr. Melvin Nario (1 hr)
● 6:00 – 6:30 PM | Panel Discussion & Closing Remarks – Moderator: Dr. Burgess
FRIDAY – DECEMBER 5, 2025
Homeopathy Day
Morning Session
● 7:30 – 8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast & Registration
● 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Opening Keynote: Advanced BHRT & Drug Interactions – Dr. Sahar Swidan (1 hr)
● 9:00 – 10:15 AM | The Only Cause of Disease: Healing by Reversing Pathology (Part 1) – Dr. Thomas Levy (1 hr 15 min)
● 10:15 – 10:30 AM | Break
● 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM | The Only Cause of Disease: Healing by Reversing Pathology (Part 2) – Dr. Thomas Levy (1 hr 45 min)
Lunch & Networking
● 12:15 – 1:00 PM | Lunch – Sponsored by Sierra Family Pharmacies
Afternoon Session
● 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Cosmic Nutrition – Corazon Ibarra (1 hr)
● 2:00 – 3:30 PM | The Science and Art of Homeopathic Medicine – Dana Ullman (1 hr 30 min)
● 3:30 – 3:45 PM | Break
● 3:45 – 4:45 PM | Unsuspected Parasitic and Infectious Diseases – Dr. Michael Gerber (1 hr)
● 4:45 – 5:45 PM | Navigating a cancer diagnosis through the lens of integrative oncology – Dr. Sean Devlin (1 hr)
● 5:45 – 6:00 PM | Homeopathy Day Closing Remarks
SATURDAY – DECEMBER 6, 2025
Comprehensive Integrative Medicine Topics
Morning Session
● 7:30 – 8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast & Registration
● 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Opening Keynote: My Fifty Years as an Anti-Aging Physician – Dr. William Clearfield (1 hr)
● 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Telomeres and Aging – Dr. Bill Andrews (1 hr)
● 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Break
● 10:15 – 11:15 AM | Estradiol and Progesterone in the Aging Female Brain – Dr. Felice Gersh (1 hr)
● 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Radon Gas: An Overlooked Environmental Health Risk with Emerging Clinical Implications – Christine Kelly (1 hr)
Lunch & Networking
● 12:15 – 1:15 PM | Lunch
Afternoon Session
● 1:15 – 2:15 PM | Integrative Dentistry: The Oral-Systemic Connection – Dr. Ramin Homanfar (1 hr)
● 2:15 – 3:15 PM | Homeopathy in Clinical Practice – Dr. Aaron Wolfe (1 hr)
● 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Break
● 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Ketamine in Integrative Psychiatry – Greg Jones (1 hr)
● 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Closing Keynote: Transforming Veterinary Medicine – Dr. Marlene Siegel, DVM (1 hr)
● 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Final Conference Wrap-Up & Networking