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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.
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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.
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Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, June 2018 (AFMCP) Online
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, June 2018 (AFMCP) Online
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, October 2018 (AFMCP) – $500 Discount
Washington, DC
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, June 2018 (AFMCP) Online
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Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, June 2018 (AFMCP) Online
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, October 2018 (AFMCP) – $500 Discount
Washington, DC
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AFMCP Online by the Numbers
This year IFM is taking its premier, case-based course, Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) online for the first time ever. Understanding that remote learning is a new experience for many, IFM is committed to educating practitioners about what to expect in AFMCP Online.Read More
CME Opportunities That Adjust to Your Schedule: Get Trained in Functional Medicine
IFM has developed a variety of online learning courses for practitioners that are renowned for their ease of use, interactive properties, practicality, and accessibility. With our new online learning opportunities, you can access more IFM courses from the comfort of your home, your favorite coffee shop, or any place in the world. Read More
How Do Stress and Inflammation Contribute to Chronic Disease?
The relationship between stress and inflammation has been studied rigorously in the past decade, and researchers are continually finding evidence that the inflammatory pathway is pivotal in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. In fact, 75% to 90% of human disease is related to stress and inflammation, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. Read More
IFM Names Terry Wahls, MD, as the 2018 Linus Pauling Award Recipient
IFM is proud to announce Terry Wahls, MD, as the 2018 recipient of the Linus Pauling Award. Dr. Wahls received this award for her work as a physician, researcher, teacher, and patient advocate. Read More