Active Doctors, Active Patients
The Science and Experience of Exercise
November 13-15, 2009
This course is proudly offered by:
Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine



Breaking News: The U.S.
Surgeon General will speak
at the Active Doctors course!
U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA Share Dr. Benjamin's vision by showing America that health care providers are part of the solution to the obesity epidemic by being good role models for patients. Hear her speak and join her as she leads the Walk for Healthy and Fit Nation-Boston.

November 12-14, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts

Join distinguished faculty from Harvard Medical School and world class fitness and wellness practitioners for this highly interactive, exercise-centered course that will provide physicians with the necessary tools to assess and recommend changes in patients' levels of physical activity/exercise. Highlights include:


  • The state of the science of physical activity/exercise, nutrition, stress management, and coaching psychology
  • Interactive workshops on a wide range of exercise options including resistance training, cardio conditioning, and individual fitness assessments

Active Doctors, Active Patients is ideal for primary care physicians, family practice physicians, physiatrists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, sports medicine physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and wellness and health professionals.

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Can't make it to the course in November? Click here for tools and resources you can use at your office, home, or health club.