Optimizing Hormonal Health: Clinical Strategies in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Format: Hands-On CME/CE 

This in-person event was built for clinicians who want practical, evidence-based tools they can use right away. UNDERSTAND clear clinical foundation—endocrine integration, risk/safety data, and patient-centered decision-making across the female and male lifecycle—APPLY this theory with faculty-led demonstrations and supervised hands-on training, including real-world dosing strategies, genetic considerations, testosterone optimization, and pellet insertion rotations. You’ll leave with streamlined protocols, monitoring workflows, and documentation resources to support confident, compliant care. Reserve your spot and elevate your hormone therapy practice.

Additionally you will receive 8 hours of online accredited learning modules to review prior to your training!

Included in this Hands-On Training is an additional 8 CME credits of online learning. These online modules are a required precursor to your live virtual training day. Once registered for this program, you can log in to your online learning modules. This online opportunity will prepare you for virtual learning as the modules take a deep dive into the science and efficacy of HRT. This course is taught by Dr. Russell Bartels.

Faculty:

Dr. Elliot Lander, MD - BOARD CERTIFIED UROLOGIST
Dr. Elliot Lander is a pioneering physician and world-renowned regenerative urologist who has focused on advancing investigational regenerative therapies since 2010. His work centers on the use of autologous adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction (SVF)—a stem-cell–rich cellular medium—for patients with inflammatory and degenerative conditions. Leveraging cutting-edge technology developed in South Korea, Dr. Lander has developed a closed surgical method to isolate SVF, supporting safe, controlled application in clinical settings... LEARN MORE >>

Alex Treinen, NP
Alex is a nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience specializing in hormone replacement therapy, intimate wellness, and aesthetic medicine. She earned her nursing degrees from Arizona State University and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. She has extensive training in aesthetic procedures, including Botox, dermal fillers, sclerotherapy, PRP, and PDO threads, and teaches students in aesthetic medicine. Alex is dedicated to providing exceptional care and staying at the forefront of HRT and aesthetic medicine. LEARN MORE >>

Dr. Michael Setareh

Dr. Michael Setareh is a board-certified physician at California Vein Specialists who brings a comprehensive, integrative approach to patient care, with particular expertise in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). In addition to his advanced training in minimally invasive venous procedures, Dr. Setareh completed the Curriculum of Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center during his residency at the University of Arizona, equipping him with a strong foundation in functional and hormone-based therapies. He utilizes BHRT to help patients restore hormonal balance, improve energy, optimize metabolic health, and enhance overall well-being. By combining evidence-based hormone optimization with a deep understanding of whole-body health, Dr. Setareh delivers personalized treatment plans designed to support long-term vitality and quality of life.

Event Details:

Date: May 15-16th, 2026 

Start time: 08:30 a.m.

End time: 05:00 p.m. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks are provided

Venue:

441 Old Newport Blvd
Newport Beach, CA  92663 United States

**Our welcome email will give additional agenda details, directions to the, training facility, airport options and hotel recommendations

At-a-Glance Agenda :

Foundations | Lecture/Discussion + Clinical

• Work through real-world case studies across diverse patient populations
• Participate in faculty-facilitated clinical roundtable discussions
• Review and apply HRT dosing algorithms, monitoring protocols, and complication management
• Observe live faculty demonstrations of male and female pellet insertion
• Complete supervised hands-on pellet insertion training at rotating stations
• Receive a Certificate of Completion and CME credit for live attendance

Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant of in-kind support from Next MD Link and Bella Vita Clinics

This live activity provides an evidence-based review of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) in male and female patients, including clinical indications, contraindications, treatment strategies, and monitoring protocols. Participants will examine the physiologic principles and historical evolution of HRT and BHRT, evaluate current evidence regarding safety, cancer risk, and outcomes, and discuss management of common complications such as aromatization, polycythemia, and mood or libido changes. The course also integrates adjunctive therapies and applies these concepts through real-world case studies across diverse age groups and comorbid conditions to support safe, effective clinical decision-making.

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.25  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.