Advanced Endocrinology, Mitochondrial Health, and Toxic Mold Syndrome

St. Pete Beach, FL US
November 6, 2026 to November 8, 2026

This advanced, clinically focused continuing medical education program, sponsored by the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida, is designed for physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of the evaluation and management of complex endocrine and metabolic conditions.

Building upon foundational concepts in personalized medicine, the curriculum applies a systems-based and pathophysiology-focused approach to endocrine assessment and therapeutic decision-making. Participants will examine complex thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease, thyroid malignancy, and the systemic effects of thyroid dysfunction.

Additional areas of study include hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, breast cancer risk, mitochondrial dysfunction, environmental endocrine disruptors, chemical sensitivities, toxic exposures, and mold-associated illness. Complex endocrine cases will be incorporated throughout the program to explore underlying mechanisms, diagnostic considerations, laboratory assessment, and individualized approaches to patient management.

Through evidence-informed lectures and case-based clinical discussions, participants will evaluate current research, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic considerations relevant to complex endocrine presentations. The program is structured to support the translation of current scientific and clinical evidence into individualized patient care.

Target Audience

This educational activity is designed for physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants/associates, nurses, naturopathic physicians, and other licensed or qualified healthcare professionals involved in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients with endocrine, metabolic, and complex chronic health conditions. The program is appropriate for healthcare practitioners seeking to expand their clinical knowledge of advanced endocrinology and personalized, evidence-informed approaches to patient care.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Evaluate the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic considerations associated with complex thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease, and thyroid malignancy.
  • Apply evidence-informed diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to the individualized management of complex endocrine conditions.
  • Assess the role of mitochondrial dysfunction, environmental endocrine disruptors, toxic exposures, chemical sensitivities, and mold-associated illness in endocrine and metabolic health.
  • Analyze the mechanistic drivers, diagnostic findings, and therapeutic considerations associated with hormonally mediated conditions, including thyroid disorders.
  • Evaluate current evidence regarding hormonal, metabolic, and environmental factors associated with breast cancer risk and their relevance to clinical practice.
  • Integrate clinical history, laboratory findings, environmental exposures, and patient-specific factors when evaluating complex endocrine presentations.
  • Apply case-based clinical reasoning to develop individualized diagnostic and management strategies for patients with complex or multifactorial endocrine conditions.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 24.00 ACPE Pharmacist

    Pharmacists
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this continuing education activity for 24.00 contact hours.

  • 24.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician

    Pharmacy Technicians
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this continuing education activity for 24.00 contact hours.

  • 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Physicians
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Non-MD

    Non-Physicians Seeking AMA Credit
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Course opens: 
11/05/2026
Course expires: 
01/08/2027
Event starts: 
11/06/2026 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
11/08/2026 - 6:00pm EST
Cost:
$0.00
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The Don Cesar Hotel
3400 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
United States

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The author must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with ineligible companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflicts of interest are mitigated by AKH prior to accreditation of the activity. AKH planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Investigational Product 
This educational activity may include discussion of uses of agents that are investigational and/or unapproved by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer 
This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc. specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through participants misunderstanding of the content. If you would like to opt out from future communications from AKH please send an email to [email protected] with your information with "Opt Out" in the subject line.

Committee Member, Planner, Staff(s)

Dorothy Caputo, MA BSN RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Dorothy Duffy, RPh

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Pamela Smith, MD, MPH, MS

has a financial relationship (Speaker) with PCCA;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant) with MDLifespan;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Doctors Data;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Biotics Research;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Genova Diagnostics;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with ZRT Laboratories;.
Course Director(s)

Pamela Smith, MD, MPH, MS

has a financial relationship (Speaker) with ZRT Laboratories;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Genova Diagnostics;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Biotics Research;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Doctors Data;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant) with MDLifespan;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with PCCA;.
Reviewer(s)

Dorothy Caputo, MA BSN RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Dorothy Duffy, RPh

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker, Instructor, Faculty(s)

Janet Eng, D.O.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lisa Koche

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Pamela Smith, MD, MPH, MS

has a financial relationship (Speaker) with PCCA;.
has a financial relationship (Consultant) with MDLifespan;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Doctors Data;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Biotics Research;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Genova Diagnostics;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with ZRT Laboratories;.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Precision Medicine Consultants. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 24.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Available Credit

  • 24.00 ACPE Pharmacist

    Pharmacists
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this continuing education activity for 24.00 contact hours.

  • 24.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician

    Pharmacy Technicians
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this continuing education activity for 24.00 contact hours.

  • 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Physicians
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Non-MD

    Non-Physicians Seeking AMA Credit
    AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Criteria for Success
To obtain credit, you must complete the activity evaluation and claim credit based on your attendance.  The Certificate of Completion is immediately available for download after submitting your evaluation.  It will remain in your profile transcript for future retrieval if needed.  It can be found under My Account > My Activities > Completed Activities.

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