Appropriate charting and record keeping (data necessary for patient’s medical record)
Biomarkers of aging and tests expected to be done in order to assess the aging process and effectiveness of treatment- normal values, pathophysiology of normal diseases of aging
Discussion of hormones, growth hormone therapy and treatment protocols, growth hormones secretagogues, DHEA, thyroid, testosterone, estrogen, and melatonin as medically relevant
Review of the most commonly prescribed therapies and medications
Discussion of nutritional supplementation, diet, exercise, and other nonpharmacological treatment options
Discussion of appropriate pharmacological intervention options and potential side effects of such medications
*The primary purpose of the Oral Examination is to judge fluency and clinical judgment in the application of anti-aging diagnostics and therapeutics.
**The Oral Exam seeks to ascertain the physician’s capacity to thoroughly assess a patient’s medical needs and provide judicious guidance and therapy.