July - August 2023 Transformation

“My Burnout Story”

How Practicing AMI’s Physicians Conference Curriculum Transformed My Burnout Crisis into a Renewed Love of Medicine and Greater Creativity

By Anthony Santilli, MD

From my own personal experience, I’ve come to realize that what distinguishes the AMI Physicians CME Conference from other conferences is that it teaches people how to rely on themselves, rather than just giving them information to pass along to other people. It explains to attendees how to do what they already know how to do but to do it in a confident and secure fashion. And I believe wholeheartedly that it’s desperately needed in medicine and society in general.

I’ve attended most conferences to gain knowledge in hopes of being able to help my patients. But from attending this conference, I’ve gained knowledge to help myself, which in turn, has helped my patients dramatically. The benefit this curriculum has provided me has felt more like a personal and professional therapy for all of life, rather than just trying to acquire the latest medical information.

Each year, when I leave the AMI conference, I feel empowered, and the feeling of being empowered is critically important in the practice of my entire life.

Ten years ago, I was ready to leave medicine, and it was the tools I learned at this conference that enabled me to again think and truly believe that it’s the best job in the world!

This conference curriculum is definitely important for every health care provider, and for the future of health care in general. All medical professionals are now working under enormous pressures that we’ve never been adequately trained to deal with.

But what I’ve learned each year at the

AMI physicians conference has helped me to deal with things that, at times, were very scary. Life in the 21st century can be very challenging, and we just don’t receive a lot of education in life on how to navigate it. We’re not taught how to deal with all the complex interactions that occur. In contrast, every lecture presented at this conference teaches the practical tools we all need. And when skillfully employed, these tools really work as is evidenced by the latest peer-reviewed clinical study that proved this curriculum reduced Burnout 23.3%, reduced Secondary Traumatic Stress 19.9% and increased Compassion Satisfaction 11.2%.

For all these reasons, I highly recommend that every physician, PA, NP and medical executive attend this year’s 12th annual “Heart and Science of Yoga” conference. For me, it’s been a “life saver.” And during the upcoming conference I’ll be presenting the complete version of “My Burnout Story,” including several “before and after” pictures that illustrate (better than my words can) what burnout can do to our lives.

I look forward to meeting you in October!

Anthony Santilli received his medical degree from the University at Buffalo, having completed his fellowship at Weill Cornell University and post graduate training at Brown. Board-certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine, he practices in Schenectady, NY, and is Co-Chair of AMI’s Department of Medical Education

yourself. Express

same compassion to yourself as you would to those you care for. And look in the mirror and ask yourself: ‘Are you happy?’ ‘Are you thriving?’ And if not, why is that? The AMI Conference Curriculum is news to use! It is the antidote to so many of those day-to-day challenges.”

12th Annual Heart & Science of Yoga ® CME Conference

Physicians, PAs & NPs • 32/34 CMEs

Proprietary Curriculum Proven in a Clinical Study to Reduce Burnout & Stress

YOGA SCIENCE

An educational body of knowledge for health and healing

History, philosophy, research and benefits of yoga and meditation

How to use the mind to make healthier choices

How to access the “super-conscious” mind

Understanding pain as an agent for healing

The transformative power of sacrifice

Increasing energy, will power and creativity

The power of desire and attention

Creative actions rather than reactionary responses

Antidotes for worry, stress and depression

How to create and benefit from your own Yoga Science Lab

A MI MEDITATION®

Systematic procedure for A MI MEDITATION®

How to diminish distractions

Training one-pointed attention for creativity

The one-minute meditation

Using A MI MEDITATION® skills throughout the day

Mantra Science:

What are the world’s great mantras?

How to use thoughts and mantra in the healing process

How the vibration of the mantra promotes health

Neuroplasticity as an effect of meditation

EASY-GENTLE YOGA

Two sets of Easy-Gentle Yoga stretches for exercise and pain relief

Understanding the physiology/anatomy of Easy-Gentle Yoga

BREATHING

The meaning of prana (life force)

How breathing irregularities foster dis-ease

Diaphragmatic breathing for pulmonary health

Complete (three-part) yogic breath

Yoga postures for healthy breathing

Alternate nostril breathing for energy/psychological balance

YOGA PSYCHOLOGY

Understanding the anatomy of your “real” being

How to coordinate the mind’s 4 Functions for optimal wellbeing

Managing thoughts, desires and emotions

How to experience freedom from fear

Optimizing the power of the present moment

Channeling the 4 primitive urges: Food, Sex, Sleep, Self-preservation

Yoga Nidra (“conscious sleep”): Advanced mind/body healing

Psychology of the Chakra System as a diagnostic tool

Alleviating burnout and building resilience

Tools for building and healing relationships

MIND/BODY SELF-CARE PLAN

How to reduce burnout and achieve work/life balance

Understanding Ayurveda as a science and as a diagnostic tool

Applying Epigenetics and lifestyle choices for health and wellness

How to keep your A MI MEDITATION® practice going and working

How to introduce these practices to your patients

Food as Medicine (diet and nutrition)

How Yoga Science can help create a culture of health and wellbeing

“My appeal to every caregiver would be to love

the

Mark Pettus, MD and Conference Speaker

Medscape Physician Burnout & Depression Report

According to the Medscape Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2023, the overall rate of persistent physician burnout and depression increased to 53% this past year up from 47% in 2021 and nearly 80% of the physicians described their burnout level as moderate to severe. In this year’s survey, over 9,100 physicians (across more than the 29 specialties shown below) told poignant stories about how burnout and depression harm personal and patient relationships, and that their levels of frustration, sadness, and anger are widespread.

Which Physicians Are Most Burned Out

Today, the 53% of physicians personally dealing with burnout and depression represents a significant increase from the Medscape Report five years ago (before COVID-19 crashed onto the scene). Also, 23% of physicians now report depression compared with only 15% of respondents five years ago.

The specialties most effected have shifted somewhat. Five years ago, 47% of Family Medicine physicians said they were burned out. Today it is 57%. Emergency Medicine (now at 65%), was less impacted in 2018 (at 45%).

Although burnout consistently afflicts a greater percentage of female physicians than male physicians, the numbers have risen notably since 2018, when 38% of men and 48% of women reported burnout. This year the burnout figures found 46% of male doctors and 63% of female doctors were afflicted with burnout.

Speaking directly to the challenges facing today’s healthcare professionals, curriculum developer and faculty director Leonard Perlmutter says, “You became a doctor because you care about people. You work hard and truly want to serve your patients and profession in addition to experiencing a rewarding home life. But as a physician you are subject to many stressors: overwork, cumbersome regulations, EMR and coding requirements, medical liability, on-call issues, lack of sleep, hospital politics, and frustrations with the reimbursement structure. But regardless of how challenging your circumstances might feel today, the 12th annual Heart and Science of Yoga® CME Conference will provide you a set of practical tools that can enable you to improve your job satisfaction and work-life balance, while reducing burnout and feelings of anger, depression, stress and exhaustion.”

AMI Classes for July - August 2023

AMI MEDITATION

A Proprietary Curriculum

Proven Effective in a Peer-Reviewed Clinical Study

Developed and Taught by Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev)

How YOUR CONSCIENCE Can Work for You

AMI MEDITATION® provides a practical, proprietary curriculum that will bring joy and fulfillment back into your life! You’ll learn how to easily transform burnout, stress, worry, anger, and sadness into energy, creativity and will power – by employing the Super Conscious Wisdom of Your Conscience. And as you practice what you learn, you’ll successfully balance all your personal and professional responsibilities.

AMI MEDITATION® PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM

is derived from the award-winning book, The Heart and Science of Yoga and the new book, YOUR CONSCIENCE

by Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev)

Yoga Science & Philosophy–WEEK 1

How to use the mind for the best choices

How to create new, healthier habits

Understanding pain as an agent for healing

Increasing energy, will power & creativity

Antidotes for worry, stress and depression

AMI Meditation®–W EEK 2

Systematic procedure for AMI Meditation®

Diminishing distractions with your Mantra

Learning the one-minute meditation

Building focus and fearlessness

Breathing Techniques–WEEK 3

Breath as Medicine

How breathing irregularities foster dis-ease

Three-part diaphragmatic breath

Yoga Psychology & Ayurveda–WEEK 4

Coordinate the Four Functions of the Mind to access the power and Inner Wisdom of Your Conscience

Use the power of NOW to build and heal relationships

Ayurvedic Medicine & Nutrition for your health

Easy-Gentle Yoga Exercises–WEEK 5

Yoga stretches to detox the lymph system and benefit your muscles, nerves, joints, glands & internal organs

Physiological benefits of yoga postures

Mind / Body Self-Care Plan–WEEK 6

The healing power of prayer

The practical benefits of contemplation

Creating a therapeutic self-care plan for yourself

Learning to budget your time

Integrating spirituality into daily life

Endorsed by Dean Ornish MD, Bernie Siegel MD, Larry Dossey MD

Taught by Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev)

AMI’s Foundation Course was developed and is taught live on Zoom by Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev). Leonard is a noted educator, philosopher, Yoga scientist and founder of The American Meditation Institute. He is the author of The Heart and Science of Yoga,® YOUR CONSCIENCE, and the mind/body medicine journal, Transformation. He is a direct disciple of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Leonard’s lectures are enlivened by his inspiring enthusiasm, vast experience, humor and clear teaching style. He has taught at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The New York Times Yoga Forum, Kaiser-Permanente, numerous medical schools and the U. S. Military Academy at West Point.

New Clinical Study finds AMI MEDITATION® reduces both Burnout & Secondary Traumatic Stress while increasing Compassion Satisfaction Levels

©Lifestyle Medicine

“Mastery of the mind and consciousness IS the next frontier of well being. The AMI MEDITATION® curriculum contained in this Foundation Course is a profoundly important bridge that connects modern quantum science with ancient spiritual traditions.”

MARK PETTUS MD, LEAD CLINICAL STUDY AUTHOR

AMI MEDITATION®

UPCOMING CLASSES Medical Accreditation

PHYSICIANS • PAs • NPs (18 CMEs)

americanmeditation.org/physician-cme

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Albany Medical College and The American Meditation Institute. Albany Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Albany Medical College designates this Live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits .  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. TM

Registration Includes: Lifelong support, a 20-minute Guided Meditation, a copy of The Physiology of Easy-Gentle Yoga, and a FREE subscription to AMI’s Transformation journal.

Health Insurance Coverage

Check with your health insurance plan provider.

Live and Interactive On ZOOM with

Leonard Perlmutter

AMI Founder

Jul 11 - Aug 15 Tuesdays

Aug 22 - Sep 26 Tuesdays

Oct 3 - Nov 14 Tuesdays

6:30 - 8:30pm ET, $795. (6 WKS)

Required Texts available at AMI Bookstore: The Heart and Science of Yoga ® Your Conscience

Physicians: $1195; PAs, NPs: $1095

CALENDAR

FREE: EVERY SUNDAY Guided Meditation Thought for next Week Satsang

LIVE on ZOOM • Sundays 9:30-11:00am ET with Leonard (Ram Lev) & Jenness AmericanMeditation.org/sunday

July 2023

JUL 11 - AUG 15: AMI MEDITATION see p. 5-6

Tues. Nights, 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET (6 wks) Live on ZOOM

JUL 24 - AUG 28: SACRED JOURNEY see p. 7

Mon. Night, 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET (6 wks) Live on ZOOM

August 2023

AUG 3 & 10: YOGA SCIENCE LAB see p. 7

Thurs. Nights, 6:30AM-8:30PM ET (2 wks) Live on ZOOM

AUG 22 - SEP 26: AMI MEDITATION® see p. 5-6

Tues. Nights, 6:30 -8:30 PM ET (6 wks) Live on ZOOM

September 2023

SEP 11 - OCT 23: GITA/ YOGA PSYCHOLOGY Excl. Oct 16

Mon. Nights, 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET (6 wks) Live on ZOOM

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Education for Enlightenment®

July-August, 2023 • Vol. XXVI No. 6 ©2023 PO Box 430, Averill Park, NY 12018

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SACRED JOURNEY Living Purposefully and Dying Gracefully

Leonard (Ram Lev) and Jenness Perlmutter

Receive Answers to These Inescapable Questions: Why am I here? What happens in death? How should I live now?

Level II: To understand the purpose of life, we must try to understand the relationship between life and death. The two are partners––each providing a context for the other. Death is not the end, but merely a pause in an eternal journey. When both birth and death are understood and accepted, we see how our human life fits into the eternal journey of the soul, the fear of death subsides and life can be lived more skillfully and joyfully. Based on the ancient Katha Upanishad, this course reveals how to organize your life in practical, commonsensical ways that lead to expansion and growth. Every AMI student with a mind and body is encouraged to attend!

Required text: Sacred Journey, by Swami Rama

MONDAYS, 6:30 - 8:30PM ET, $150.

JUL 24 - AUG 28 (6 WKS)

LIVE ON ZOOM

YOGA SCIENCE LAB ® How to Practice Meditation-in-Action

Valerie Chakedis Ed.D.

Prerequisite: AMI’s Foundation Course

LEVEL II:

If you’ve ever enjoyed playing Monopoly or Clue, you’ll love using the Yoga Science Lab® gameboard. This special two-day, experiential course will provide you an entertaining slant on what you’ve already learned in the Foundation Course. It will teach you how to Meditate-in-Action every day by optimizing Your Conscience and how to benefit from Super Conscious Wisdom in surprising ways that can enrich your decision-making skills and enhance your confidence and creativity in every relationship.

THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET, $75.

AUGUST 3 AND 10 (2 WKS) LIVE ON ZOOM

and Curriculum Developer