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Join the Physicians' Association for Anthroposophic Medicine (PAAM) for an intensive, three-day live online course exploring mistletoe therapy and integrative oncology through foundational understanding, contemporary research, and practical clinical application.
Designed for licensed prescribers and students in eligible healthcare disciplines, this comprehensive program brings together the essential principles of mistletoe prescribing with advanced clinical considerations, case-based learning, and the broader therapeutic approaches of anthroposophic medicine.
Whether you are beginning your exploration of mistletoe therapy or looking to deepen your clinical understanding, the course will emphasize the development of thoughtful clinical judgment—not simply the application of prescribing protocols.
Dates and Times
Friday-Sunday, March 5-7, 2027
All sessions are live online. Times below are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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Friday, March 5: 4:00–10:00 p.m.
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Saturday, March 6: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
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Sunday, March 7: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The program is organized around 13 teaching sessions, with opportunities for questions and clinical discussion. The detailed session schedule will be provided before the course.
Course Topics
The 2027 curriculum brings together foundational principles, contemporary research, and practical clinical applications of Mistletoe therapy and anthroposophic integrative oncology.
New and expanded topics for 2027 include:
- Pediatric oncology: Clinical considerations and integrative approaches in pediatric cancer care.
- Off-label and repurposed medicines: Emerging approaches and considerations within integrative oncology.
- The Big Six and supportive therapies: Key anthroposophic medicines and selected supplements used in integrative oncology.
- HPV-related and gynecologic cancers: Specialized clinical perspectives, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers.
The comprehensive curriculum also explores:
- The history and development of Viscum album extract (VAE) therapy.
- Anthroposophic perspectives on cancer, including threefold and fourfold clinical understanding.
- Mistletoe biochemistry, lectins, and contemporary research.
- Warmth as a constitutional principle of health and treatment.
- Mistletoe prescribing, host-tree considerations, therapeutic applications, and individualized treatment planning.
- Integration with conventional oncology treatments.
- The range of Mistletoe applications, including clinical considerations, monitoring, and safety.
- Fever therapy, hyperthermia, and related therapeutic approaches.
- Anthroposophic remedies, botanical support, and complementary therapeutic considerations.
- Case-based clinical reasoning and the integration of different therapeutic approaches.
Throughout the course, faculty will emphasize the development of clinical judgment, individualized assessment, and thoughtful therapeutic decision-making.
The program welcomes both practitioners new to Mistletoe therapy and experienced participants seeking to deepen their understanding and explore developments in the field.
Faculty
Course Directors
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Steven Johnson, DO
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Mark Hancock, MD
Confirmed Guest Faculty
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Dr. med. Marion Debus
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Vinay Parameswara, MD
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Nilo Gardin, MD
Additional faculty and final presentation details will be announced as confirmed.
Registration and Tuition
Standard tuition: $1,200
Current PAAM member tuition: $990
Special Credit for 2026 On-Demand Fundamentals Purchasers
Participants who have purchased PAAM's 2026 Fundamental Best Practices of Mistletoe Therapy and Integrative Oncology On-Demand course are eligible for an approved $200 tuition credit toward this March 2027 live course.
The credit may be combined with the PAAM member rate:
Registration Deadlines
Regular registration rates are available through February 28, 2027.
Beginning March 1, tuition increases by $400. Late registration closes Thursday, March 4, at 2:00 p.m. EST / 12:00 p.m. MST.
Claiming Your Fundamentals Tuition Credit
If you previously purchased PAAM's 2026 On-Demand Fundamentals course, please email connect@anthroposophicmedicine.org before submitting payment so we can verify your eligibility and apply the $200 credit to your registration invoice.
Participation, Certificates, and Recordings
Live participation in all 13 teaching sessions is strongly encouraged.
Participants must attend at least 11 of the 13 sessions live to qualify for a certificate of attendance. Attendance will be verified using the live session attendance records.
Session recordings will be available to registered participants for one year following the live course. Watching recordings does not count toward the live attendance requirement for a certificate.
PAAM may also make portions of this course, primarily faculty presentations, available to future eligible learners through a separate on-demand educational offering. Recordings may include participant questions or comments made during the live sessions. Registration does not authorize the use of participant contributions in public promotional materials.
This course provides professional education. A certificate of attendance does not constitute professional certification, authorization to prescribe, or endorsement of clinical competence.
CME/CE Through Learner+
Qualified licensed prescribers who do not already have a Learner+ account will receive complimentary one-year access to support their continuing professional development.
Eligible participants may earn CME/CE credits through qualifying Reflective Practice activities within Learner+, jointly provided by CME Outfitters. Credits are earned through the learner's reflective practice, not through attendance at this course or viewing its recordings.
Information about Learner+ access and participation will be provided to registered learners.
Continuing Your Mistletoe Education
The March course is part of PAAM's evolving Mistletoe Education pathway, offering opportunities for both foundational learning and continued professional development.
Optional Case-Based Mentoring
Following the March course, participants may continue their education through a series of faculty-guided mentoring and clinical case-discussion sessions.
Practitioners who have completed eligible PAAM Mistletoe courses in previous years may also participate in the mentoring program, subject to verification of their prior training.
Certificates and Advanced Training
Participants who meet the live attendance requirements for the March course will receive a certificate of attendance.
Practitioners who complete the March course and the required mentoring program may qualify for an additional PAAM advanced training certificate. Prior PAAM Mistletoe training may be considered toward this pathway following verification of eligibility.
These educational certificates document participation and completion of PAAM training requirements. They do not constitute professional licensure, prescribing authorization, or certification of clinical competence.
Additional Clinical Learning Opportunities
PAAM also offers opportunities for in-person clinical learning, including the January 2027 Atlanta Mistletoe Clinical Practicum and other specialized educational experiences.
These experiences are optional and are not required to complete the March course and mentoring certificate pathway.
Mentoring dates, registration details, and additional program information will be announced separately.
Regulatory notice: Mistletoe extracts have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of cancer or other medical conditions. Participants remain responsible for practicing within the laws and professional requirements applicable to their jurisdiction.
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellation requests received on or before February 19, 2027, are eligible for a refund of tuition paid, less a $100 administrative fee.
Cancellation requests received after February 19, 2027, are not eligible for a refund.
If you are unable to attend, you may request to transfer your registration to another eligible participant. Transfers must be arranged through PAAM and are subject to a $100 administrative registration fee.
All cancellation and transfer requests must be submitted in writing to connect@anthroposophicmedicine.org.