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Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.
IFM's Certification Program
Our educators bring in-depth knowledge and clinical experience honed by years of practice and scholarship in core, science-based concepts, tools, and applications.
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IFM sets the gold standard for Functional Medicine education and training, synthesizing the latest medical research with a personalized, effective model of care.
Functional Medicine Practitioners
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The Most Comprehensive Functional Medicine Training & Education Available
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, October 2018 (AFMCP) – $500 Discount
Washington, DC
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, October 2018 (AFMCP) – $500 Discount
Washington, DC
GI Advanced Practice Module 2018 (APM)
Nashville, TN
Detox Advanced Practice Module 2018 (APM)
Nashville, TN
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, March 2019 (AFMCP)
Chicago, IL
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, October 2018 (AFMCP) – $500 Discount
Washington, DC
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Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, October 2018 (AFMCP) – $500 Discount
Washington, DC
GI Advanced Practice Module 2018 (APM)
Nashville, TN
Detox Advanced Practice Module 2018 (APM)
Nashville, TN
News & Insights
Functional Medicine News, Clinical Pearls, & Research at Your Fingertips
The Importance of Digestion in Chronic Disease
Close to 100 million Americans suffer from some form of digestive problem. How can practitioners incorporate new research on barrier integrity, digestion, absorption, gut flora, and nutritional insufficiencies in the diagnosis and management of patients with digestive dysfunction and chronic diseases? Read More
A Path to Achieving Financial Freedom
“I’ve worked with several financial planning firms in the last two decades, and a solid financial planner can help you develop a detailed plan. I’ll review the basics so you can see what areas you may need to focus on.” – Dan Kalish, My Practice Plan Read More
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)
The premier course in Functional Medicine, Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP), provides practitioners with Functional Medicine training—and IFM has now made it available both in-person and online. Read More
New Research in the Field of Neurogastroenterology
In 2017, for the first time in humans, UCLA researchers established an association between gut microbiota and brain regions involved in processing sensory information. The study showed that differences in gut microbial composition correlate with regional brain volumes in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and shed light on the connections between childhood trauma, brain development, and gut microbiome composition. Read More