Advancing the transformation of healthcare for patients and practitioners worldwide
As the leading voice for functional medicine for more than 30 years, The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) supports the confident and competent practice of functional medicine through high-quality education, industry-leading certification, partnerships across medical disciplines, and advocating on behalf of functional medicine clinicians and patients around the globe. IFM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and provides educational programs directly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
The Global Leader in Functional Medicine Education
Since 2001, IFM has been directly accredited by Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Our education is based on current science, evidence, and clinical reasoning and evaluated for its effectiveness. Through our trainings, clinicians optimize patient care while driving satisfaction.
Our mission is to ensure the widespread adoption of functional medicine
We believe health and vitality are essential to the human spirit and work to achieve our vision to advance the highest expression of individual health by driving improved health outcomes and fostering a world where optimal health and well-being are accessible to all.
Our Focus Areas
Teach
Support the confident and competent practice of functional medicine by providing accredited educational programs, training, and resources for clinicians worldwide.
Certify
Provide industry-leading certification in functional medicine for clinicians across medical disciplines. The functional medicine certification programs assess the competency of functional medicine clinicians within their scope of practice.
Access
Ensure the practice of functional medicine is accessible, understandable, and applicable for all clinicians and patients; improve the delivery of patient care; and advance health equity.
Partner
Engage with academic, government, educational, international, and public and private institutions across medical disciplines to improve patient outcomes.
Research
Catalyze and promote functional medicine research and evidence generation through strategic and technical project support.
Advocate
Increase awareness of functional medicine through advocacy and storytelling to connect with more patients, clinicians, policymakers, and health-conscious individuals worldwide.
Our Impact
Advancing the transformation of healthcare for all is infused in every aspect of our work. IFM’s annual reports highlight the strategic initiatives and achievements connected to each of our focus areas that propel our mission forward.
IFM Leadership
IFM’s Governing Board of Directors and Executive Leadership team provide strategic direction, guidance, decision-making, and execution within their teams and cross-functionally to advance IFM’s vision and mission.
Functional Medicine Founders & History
Since its founding in 1991, IFM has continued to equip clinicians with a systems-oriented, patient-focused clinical model that advances a higher expression of health and well-being.
IFM partners with some of the most renowned medical institutions in the world
Key collaborations with Cleveland Clinic, Weill Cornell Medicine, Parsley Health, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs ensure that a greater number of patients have access to the most comprehensive approaches to care.
Careers at IFM
IFM celebrates the diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise of each employee as they support our mission-critical work to change the way medicine is practiced and transform the health—and lives—of millions of people around the world.