Target Audience
This activity is intended for medical professionals who have a clinical interest in thyroid disorders as seen in the following medical specialties: endocrinology, primary care (IM, FP, GP), obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, pediatrics, laboratory medicine, nuclear medicine, ophthalmology, neurology, psychiatry, and sleep medicine.

Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

1. Describe the advancements in functional medicine related to the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease.
2. Discuss the use of laboratory tests as used by functional medicine healthcare providers.    
3. Explain healthcare provider approaches to recognizing subclinical manifestations of hypothyroidism. 
4. Recognize the importance of cooperation between functional medicine providers and endocrinology specialisten in the treatment of patients with thyroid disease.

Faculty

John Panopoulos, DC                                       Chiropractor Active Health Ltd. Park Ridge, IL

Mark A. Lupo, MD Founder Thyroid and Endocrine Center Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine Florida State University, College of Medicine Sarasota, Florida

Accreditation Statement
This activity is provided by Dane Garvin Ltd.

Physician Accreditation Statement – EACCME
EACCME accreditation is pending.

Dane Garvin Ltd. is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists.

Physician Credit Designation – EACCME
EACCME accreditation is pending.

This activity was prepared by John Panopoulos, DC and Mark A. Lupo, MD and recorded on Feb 7, 2024 Received ACCME approval on October 21, 2024 and EACCME approval on TBD.

Educational Grant
This educational activity is independently produced and is financially supported with an unrestricted educational grant by QuidelOrtho. 

References 
Functional Medicine Approach to Thyroid