Longevity Medicine Fundamentals
Assess biological aging and apply evidence-based interventions to support healthspan alongside lifespan.
What this track covers
This track covers the biological mechanisms of aging, how to interpret aging-related biomarkers, and how to weigh interventions targeting metabolic and hormonal function against current evidence. It's built for clinicians who want a structured way to evaluate longevity-focused patient requests without overstating what the data supports.
What you will practice
- Differentiate biological age markers from chronological age in a patient workup
- Explain the hallmarks of aging (e.g., genomic instability, telomere attrition, cellular senescence) to a patient in plain language
- Weigh the evidence strength behind common metabolic and hormonal interventions
- Identify red flags that warrant referral rather than a longevity-focused workup
- Build a monitoring plan to track biomarker trends over time
Simulator scenario
A patient in their 50s requests a 'longevity workup' after reading about biological age testing, requiring the clinician to take a history, decide what evaluation is evidence-based, and counsel on realistic expectations.
Board question topics
- Hallmarks of aging and their clinical relevance
- Interpreting biomarkers of biological aging
- Evidence quality for metabolic and hormonal interventions
- Distinguishing preventive care from unproven longevity claims
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