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Blue Zones – Secrets of Longevity


Total Credits: .5 including .5 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
POMA - Pennsylvania
Faculty:
Mihir G. Modi, DO
Duration:
31 Minutes
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:

  • Define Blue Zones and explain their significance in global longevity research.
  • Describe the origins of the Blue Zones project, including the work of Dan Buettner and collaborations with National Geographic and the National Institute on Aging.
  • Identify the five original Blue Zone regions: Sardinia (Italy), Ikaria (Greece), Okinawa (Japan), Nicoya (Costa Rica), and Loma Linda (California, USA).

ACCREDITATION

The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA designates this activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1-A AOA CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

GRIEVANCE POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of the POMA that any physician dissatisfied with the CME program will be issued a refund upon request, and no CME credits will be reported to the AOA.  Complaints on Evaluation Forms are also taken into consideration when planning future CME programs and may lead to changes in the format or content."  If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the POMA office at (717) 939-9318 or send an email message to cme@poma.org.  All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.

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Mihir G. Modi, DO's Profile

Mihir G. Modi, DO Related Seminars and Products


Mihir G. Modi, DO, FAAFP, DipCIHA, “Lifestyle Medicine – Just D.O. It!” “Blue Zones – Secrets of Longevity,” and “Nutrition 101 – Food is Medicine,” is a family physician at Wellspan Family Medicine in Dallastown, PA. Board certified in lifestyle and family medicine, Dr. Modi is a graduate of Penn State University and a 1997 graduate of Kirksbille College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO. He completed a residency at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH. Dr. Modi is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the PA Academy of Family Physicians, and Heartfulness Institute, Inc.

Dr. Modi has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.


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