IMA 2026 Emerging Trends in Medicine

April 17-18, 2026 | Dallas/Fort Worth Area

IMA Medical Education Conference

Join us for the 2026 IMA Medical Education Conference: Emerging Trends in Medicine, a two-day gathering dedicated to the latest innovations, research, and forward-thinking practices shaping the future of healthcare. This event offers a dynamic program of expert-led lectures, networking opportunities, and hands-on learning through Abstract Alley. Hosted in Las Colinas, Texas—just minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth—attendees can enjoy an inspiring weekend of education, connection, and exploration in one of the nation’s most vibrant regions.

Conference Speakers

confirmed presenters

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Dr. Joseph Varon

President and Chief Medical Officer, IMA

Dr. Paul Marik

Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder, IMA

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Dr. Chris Martenson

IMA Board Member and Senior Fellow, Toxicology

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Dr. Ryan Cole

IMA Senior Fellow, Pathology

Dr. Mary Talley Bowden
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden

IMA Senior Fellow, Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine

Dr. Kat Lindley
Dr. Kat Lindley

IMA Senior Fellow,
Family Medicine

Jan Jekielek

Senior Editor with The Epoch Times

Dr. Kirk Milhoan

IMA Senior Fellow,
Pediatric Cardiology

Dr. Elizabeth Mumper

IMA Senior Fellow,
Pediatric Education

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Dr. Jordan Vaughn

IMA Senior Fellow,
Microvascular Disease

Dr. Mollie James

IMA Senior Fellow,
General Surgery

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Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring

IMA Senior Fellow,
Psychiatry

Dr. Kim Biss

IMA Senior Fellow,
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Dr. Kristina Carman

IMA Senior Fellow,
Nutritional and Holistic Health

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Dr. Michael Turner

IMA Senior Fellow,
Integrative Medicine

Dr. Adylle Varon, DAcOM, L. Ac., MAcOM, DIP-OM. (NCCAOM), AOBTA-CP
Dr. Adylle Varon

IMA Senior Fellow,
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Dr. Suzanne Gazda

IMA Senior Fellow,
Brain Health

Dr. Ray Page

Oncologist

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Dr. Jamie Waselenko

IMA Senior Fellow,
Integrative Oncology and Hematology

More to come!

Tentative Agenda

Friday, April 17:

  • 8:45 – 9:00 am: Opening Remarks (Joseph Varon & Chris Martenson)

  • 9:00-9:50 am: Childhood Vaccines: An up to date review on efficacy and risks (Elizabeth Mumper)

  • 9:50 – 10:40 am: T-Cell Exhaustion and Spike Protein Syndrome (Mary Talley Bowden)

  • 10:40 – 11:00 am: Break

  • 11:00 – 11:50 am: Early Dementia & Alternative Therapies (Suzanne Gazda)

  • 11:50 – 1:00 pm: Lunch

  • 1:00 – 1:50 pm:Cancer Care: The Root Protocol (Dr. Paul Marik)

  • 1:50 – 3:00 pm: New Cancer Insights on Frontline Treatment (Dr. Ray Page & Dr. Jamie Waselenko)

  • 3:00 –3:20 pm: Break

  • 3:20 – 4:10 pm: Advancements in Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women (Kim Biss)

  • 4:10 – 5:00 pm: Introduction to Weaning Psychotropic Agents (Josef Witt-Doerring)

  • 5:00 – 5:10 pm: Closing remarks

Saturday, April 18:

  • 8:45 – 9:00 am: Opening Remarks (Joseph Varon)

  • 9:00 – 9:50 am: Latest in Bio Marker Diagnostics (Mollie James)

  • 9:50 – 10:40 am: Emerging Treatments for Sleep Apnea (Mary Talley Bowden)

  • 10:40 – 11:00 am: Break

  • 11:00 – 11:50 am: The Ethics of Organ Transplantation (Jan Jekielek)

  • 11:50 am – 12:40 pm: Physicans Role in Health & Wellness (Kristina Carman & Michael Turner)

  • 12:40 – 1:50 pm: Lunch

  • 1:50 – 2:40 pm: Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine (Adylle Varon)

  • 2:40 – 3:30 pm: An Ethical Guide to End-of-Life Discussions (Joseph Varon)

  • 3:30 – 3:50 pm: Break

  • 3:50 – 4:40 pm: Post COVID Cardiac Dysautonomias (Kirk Milhoan)

  • 4:40 – 5:00 pm: Photobiomodulation: Light as Medicine (Ryan Cole)

  • 5:00 – 5:30 pm: Wrap the conference (Joseph Varon)

  • 6:30 pm: Dinner with the Doctors

Register Early and Save

Pro Pass

April 17-18, 2026

What’s Included

  • Friday and Saturday Lectures

  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch on Friday and Saturday

  • Access to Abstract Alley

Networking Dinner Optional Add On, + $275,  includes the following:

  • Friday April 17

  • Cocktail reception

  • Plated dinner

  • Social Mixer

  • Keynote Speaker

Early Bird

$825

per person

After February 28

$925

per person

Medical Student Pass

April 17-18, 2026

What’s Included

  • Friday and Saturday Lectures

  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch on Friday and Saturday

  • Access to Abstract Alley

Networking Dinner Optional Add On, + $275,  includes the following:

  • Friday April 17

  • Cocktail reception

  • Plated dinner

  • Social Mixer

  • Keynote Speaker

Unlock Learning

$625

per person

Benefactor

April 17-18, 2026

What’s Included

  • All benefits of the Pro Pass PLUS

  • Option to bring one guest

  • Networking Dinner on Friday night

  • Special Donor Event

  • Reserved Seating

  • A portion of your registration is tax deductible

Be an MVP

$3,500

up to 2 people

Networking Dinner

Friday April 17, 2026

What’s Included

  • Cocktail reception

  • Plated dinner

  • Social Mixer

  • Keynote Speaker

Optional Add On

$275

per person

Hotel Reservations

Mariott Dallas Las Colinas

223 West Las Colinas Blvd Irving, TX | (972) 831-0000

Room rates starting at

$139

per night

  • Stay at the conference hotel
  • Refrigerators and microwaves provided in rooms
Additional Area Hotels

Additional Conference Details

In Las Colinas, you can enjoy the iconic Mustangs of Las Colinas sculpture, explore the Mandalay Canal Walk and take a gondola ride, or see a show at the Toyota Music Factory. Other activities include visiting the Irving Arts Center, strolling through Founder’s Park, and hiking or biking the Campion Trail.

Dallas offers a wide range of attractions, including museums like The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and the Dallas Museum of Art, outdoor spaces such as the Dallas Arboretum and Klyde Warren Park, and historic and cultural sites like the Dallas World Aquarium and Pioneer Plaza. Shopping options include NorthPark Center and Highland Park Village, while sporting events and local food are also popular activities.

Fort Worth offers attractions like the Stockyards National Historic District, the Cultural District with museums such as the Kimbell Art Museum, and outdoor spaces like the Botanic Garden and Water Gardens. Popular activities include experiencing the twice-daily cattle drive, seeing live music, visiting the Fort Worth Zoo, and exploring Sundance Square.

DFW (DFW International Airport) 8 Miles Away

DAL (Dallas Love Field) 9.1 Miles away

  • Conference Registration Fee/Events

    • 100% refund for conference and networking dinner tickets through Saturday, March 1st

    • 50% refund March 2-15

    • After March 15, we are unable to honor refund requests.

  • Hotel Rooms
    Please contact the hotel where you are staying for their room cancellation policy

The conference will not be live streamed, but it will be recorded in its entirety and available online as an Education on Demand offering after the event, for a suggested donation.

Conference: Business casual

Networking Dinner/VIP Cocktail Reception: Business casual or cocktail (your choice)

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Loma Linda University School of Medicine and Independent Medical Alliance. The Loma Linda University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Loma Linda University School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

This program has been planned and implemented in accordance with ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence. The Loma Linda University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education relies on its CME faculty to provide program content that is free of commercial bias. Therefore, in accordance with ACCME standards, any faculty and/or provider industry relationships will be disclosed and resolved.

Buffets will have a variety of food choices to accommodate most diets. If you have life-threatening food allergies, please email us a description of them. We will respond within 48 hours to let you know we received your note and follow up with any further questions.

For all media inquiries, please contact Lynne at [email protected].

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