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Hormone Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules® (APM)

Restoring hormonal balance to the hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, and gonadal axis

Online Cohort
Jun 9 - Jul 20, 2025
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Up to 20.75 CME/CE
$1,875.00
Membership discounts available

Conference Overview

Hormones play a vital role in the body by signaling specific biological processes in cells, tissues, and organ systems responsible for glycemic control and metabolism, reproductive function, energy production, sleep, and more. Before considering hormone replacement therapy, what if there were another way to naturally modulate hormones in alignment with a patient’s biochemical makeup, genetic history, and lifestyle? Functional medicine prioritizes a root-cause approach to identifying and addressing the underlying processes contributing to hormonal dysfunction. By looking upstream to the wide variety of ways that the hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, and gonadal (HPATG) axis modulates health, you will learn how to identify and address issues with the production, transport, or processing of these hormones.  

The Hormone APM equips you with comprehensive diagnostic and evaluation strategies to determine the unique causes of hormone imbalance in each patient. From there, you’ll gain new tools to deliver personalized care by applying dietary modifications, nutraceutical supplementation, and other lifestyle modifications as primary and adjunctive care strategies. 

New Online Cohort Format – Learn at Your Own Pace!

The Hormone APM is now offered as a six-week online cohort course! Learners can access course materials and review lectures when it is most convenient for them. The new format expands access to functional medicine education, allowing clinicians to balance the demands of their practice and their training. 

100%
online
6
week cohort
20.75
CME/CE credit max

Learning Objectives

Advanced Practice Modules apply the foundational tools presented in Applying Functional in Medicine Clinical Practice (AFMCP)TM within a specific area of health. At the Hormone APM, you'll learn how to:
 

  • Apply interventions that can improve both hormone and autonomic balance.  
  • Minimize the need for hormone replacement therapy by applying treatments that improve hormone function, including dietary, lifestyle, and mind-body interventions.  
  • Identify and address the underlying causes of imbalances in all endocrine organs.  
  • Choose and use reliable biomarkers to assess hormone function.  
  • Systematically evaluate hormone dysfunction with greater precision and personalization.  
  • Prescribe bioidentical hormone therapy that is personalized and minimizes risks.  
  • Apply a personalized, precision approach to breast cancer prevention.  
  • Identify adrenal dysfunction and apply personalized, precision therapeutic strategies.  
  • Use an expanded panel of biomarkers to identify thyroid dysfunction even when TSH is normal.  
  • Identify and address subtle indicators of testosterone deficiency and female hormone imbalances.  
  • Engage your patients in meaningful dialogue about their health concerns, learning techniques to improve communication and treatment adherence.
  • Expand upon the functional medicine tools and concepts presented in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)TM and pursue functional medicine certification. 
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Navigate the complex web of hormones 

Using case-based, interactive presentations that model real world scenarios, this module will help clinicians understand functional connections between hormone signaling, production, transport, and processing and chronic disease states, offering effective assessments and innovative treatments. 
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Who should attend this course? 

Dysregulated hormones can present challenges throughout the lifespan. Healthcare providers in all care settings can benefit from learning functional medicine approaches that help patients improve hormone production and function using lifestyle therapeutics and other whole person approaches. 
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Functional medicine gets to the root of why I practice medicine. Individualized, holistic care of our patients means so much for them. I feel the most fulfilled as a provider since incorporating functional medicine into my practice. Thank you, IFM!"

— Hormone APM Attendee, 2022

Pricing

The standard pricing of the program is reflected below. When logged in to your IFM account, available discounts are automatically applied to pricing in your cart. Please note that CME is available for an additional $160. Cancellations are subject to our program cancellation fees. The prices below reflect both in-person and livestream. 

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$1,875.00

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$1,125.00

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REFERENCES

  1. Wyne KL, Nair L, Schneiderman CP, et al. Hypothyroidism prevalence in the United States: a retrospective study combining National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and claims data, 2009-2019. J Endocr Soc. 2022;7(1):bvac172. doi:10.1210/jendso/bvac172  
  2. Hu X, Chen Y, Shen Y, Tian R, Sheng Y, Que H. Global prevalence and epidemiological trends of Hashimoto's thyroiditis in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Public Health. 2022;10:1020709. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.1020709  
  3. Lee SY, Pearce EN. Hyperthyroidism: a review. JAMA. 2023;330(15):1472-1483. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.19052  
  4. Lou Z, Huang Y, Li S, et al. Global, regional, and national time trends in incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability for uterine fibroids, 1990-2019: an age-period-cohort analysis for the global burden of disease 2019 study. BMC Public Health. 2023;23(1):916. doi:10.1186/s12889-023-15765-x  
  5. Crandall CJ, Mehta JM, Manson JE. Management of menopausal symptoms: a review. JAMA. 2023;329(5):405-420. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.24140  
  6. DePree B, Houghton K, Shiozawa A, et al. Treatment and resource utilization for menopausal symptoms in the United States: a retrospective review of real-world evidence from US electronic health records. Menopause. 2023;30(1):70-79. doi:10.1097/GME.0000000000002095  
  7. Oguz A, Sahin M, Ulgen C, Uyan M, Gul K. Overt hypogonadism is a cardiovascular risk factor in type 2 diabetic males: an observational study. Andrologia. 2022;54(1):e14271. doi:10.1111/and.14271  
  8. Grossmann M, Ng Tang Fui M, Cheung AS. Late-onset hypogonadism: metabolic impact. Andrology. 2020;8(6):1519-1529. doi:10.1111/andr.12705  
  9. Patel P, Shiff B, Kohn TP, Ramasamy R. Impaired sleep is associated with low testosterone in US adult males: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. World J Urol. 2019;37(7):1449-1453. doi:10.1007/s00345-018-2485-2  
  10. Tančić-Gajić M, Vukčević M, Ivović M, et al. Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with low testosterone levels in severely obese men. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021;12:622496. 

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What’s included in the Hormone APM?

On-Demand Video Lectures

Over 20 hours of clinical presentations from leading functional medicine experts in hormonal health. Access to the course can be gained from anywhere with a stable internet connection.

Downloadable Course Materials

Access downloadable PDFs of the presentations to follow along with while working through the course.

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Live Q&A Sessions

Ask questions related to the course materials during two live Q&A sessions with the educators. These sessions are designed to expand upon course concepts and offer clarity on their clinical applications. Recordings will be available to those who have completed the course.
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IFM Clinical Toolkit

Six-week access to a curated selection of tools and resources taught in course curriculum. Toolkits are downloadable documents that may be used immediately with patients for the duration of the course.
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Online Clinical Community Forum

Network and chat with other attendees on a private group forum. IFM facilitators and educators will moderate discussions to further the understanding of the course materials.

Post-Conference Benefits

Video + Audio Recordings

MP3 audio recordings and MP4 video recordings will be made available after the close of the course to those who have completed the course. Course materials access lasts for one year post-cohort.

Downloadable Post-Course Materials

Upon finishing the course, you’ll receive a series of post-course lectures to reinforce and further explore functional medicine topics. 

Certificate of Completion 

Those who complete the course will receive a certificate noting their achievement; those completing the course for CME/CE credit will receive a certificate stating the credit hours commensurate with their participation.
CME/CE Credit

Want to Become Certified in Functional Medicine? 

Certification makes a difference and sets apart your knowledge and achievement in the field of functional medicine. Course hours at the Hormone APM are eligible toward the 100 hours of accredited education required to qualify for the Functional Medicine Certification ProgramTM. Other eligible courses include Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)TM and the five other individual Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules (APMs): Cardiometabolic, Immune, Bioenergetics, GI, and Environmental Health.

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Who is this course for?

Passionate healthcare providers who are dedicated to helping their patients and clients achieve the highest expression of health possible should attend the Hormone APM*. Common degree types include MD, DO, NP, PA, ND, and DC, as well as nursing professionals, nutritionists and dieticians, health coaches, pharmacy professionals, dentists, and other disciplines. Clinicians within the field of endocrinology are encouraged to attend to expand their treatment options.

*APMs are advanced functional medicine courses that build upon foundational concepts presented in AFMCP. To make the most of your experience, we strongly recommend taking AFMCP to start your educational journey.

 

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Meet the Hormone Educators 

With years of experience practicing functional medicine within the area of hormone management, our educators provide practical clinical insight to help you master course concepts and effectively apply functional medicine with your patients. 
 
Conference schedule will be available at a later date. Please check back soon. 

Marcelle Pick, NP Marcelle Pick, NP

Dan Lukaczer, ND Dan Lukaczer, ND

Wendy Warner, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP Wendy Warner, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP

Joel Evans, MD Joel Evans, MD

Filomena Trindade, MD, MPH, IFMCP Filomena Trindade, MD, MPH, IFMCP

Mark Holthouse, MD, FAAFP, IFMCP Mark Holthouse, MD, FAAFP, IFMCP

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What would you tell your friends or colleagues about the Hormone APM?

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The Hormone APM was among my favorite courses given its blend of understanding the root causes (genetic and epigenetic) and lifestyle factors that can trigger and address hormonal concerns. This was an extremely valuable course to inform the ways we work with patients through personalized diagnostic strategies and therapeutic strategies ranging from nutritional and botanical to hormone replacement, along with the supporting evidence to inform clinical decision-making and patient collaboration."

— Hormone APM Attendee, 2023

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Participate in Accredited Functional Medicine Training

Direct accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) ensures IFM’s training meets rigorous standards for educational excellence and is relevant to clinicians’ needs, evidence-based, evaluated for its effectiveness, and independent of commercial influence.
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CME/CE Credit Information

The CME/CE option is intended for clinicians who need to fulfill continuing education requirements. If you do not need CME/CE credits, you may purchase the non-CME option. The CME/CE credit option is non-refundable. This option ensures your certificate of completion will indicate CME/CE hours of participation. Learners who do not complete the course within the time frame provided will lose access to all course materials and CME/CE credit. No partial CME/CE credit will be awarded.

The Institute for Functional Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Details coming soon.

CME/CE credits are subject to change.

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We’re thrilled to offer you a chance to engage with a global community of practitioners dedicated to advancing functional medicine. By supporting IFM's Core Programs, you’ll have prime visibility to showcase your brand, products, and services while building meaningful connections with a diverse and influential audience.

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Promote your solutions and convey your message to our audience of practitioners eager to learn about the latest innovations in functional medicine research, evidence, and practice implementation resources.

Hormone APM Course Policies

Registration Policy

Program materials and certificates of completion are delivered to you through your personal IFM online account. For this reason, you may not register multiple people or someone other than yourself. No registrations will be taken after 4:00 pm PT, Monday, June 16, 2025.

Participation Policy

Participants of the Hormone Advanced Practice Module have six weeks from the course start date (Monday, June 9) to complete the program. Six-week access to IFM’s Clinical Practice Toolkit is included beginning on the course start date (Monday, June 9). Learners who do not complete within the time frame will lose access to all course materials. Our systems do not allow for course extensions for any reason. No partial CME/CE credit will be awarded.

Remember, it is required that you participate in this program. To fulfill the participation requirements necessary for the course to count toward certification, you must log in and complete the course, as applicable, and also complete any required knowledge checks and/or evaluations by the stated deadline. Where applicable, course knowledge check and/or evaluation instructions will be emailed to you after registration and/or at the conclusion of the course. For courses that qualify for continuing medical education (CME) credits, to receive CME credits, you must complete any required course evaluation(s) and a timecard by the stated deadline within the course. Where applicable, course evaluation and timecard instructions will be emailed to you.
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Cancellation Policy

Tuition is non-transferable. Failure to log into the course with no prior written cancellation or switch will result in complete forfeiture of tuition and course materials, and the course will not count toward certification (non-refundable, non-transferable, no exceptions). Program materials are available only to registered participants. Log-in information is unique and cannot be shared. If you have completed your purchase through Affirm, your cancellation will incur an additional fee of up to 6%.

Cancellation requests must be submitted via the Course Cancellation Form. IFM will reply with a written acknowledgement once processed.
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*Next tier of fees in effect at midnight Pacific Time
Cancellation Request Received Eligible Refund
Date of registration/purchase – May 10, 2025 Refund less 10% administrative fee
May 11, 2025 - June 8, 2025* Refund less 25% administrative fee
June 9, 2025 - June 19, 2025* Refund less 50% administrative fee
June 20, 2025 – End of course No refund

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Frequently Asked Questions

More Information About the Hormone APM

This course will clarify exactly how to approach hormonal dysregulation, with discussions on the most important evaluations to make and integrative treatment approaches to apply. We will help you analyze the controversies and provide you with tools that you can use immediately in your practice.  

20 hours of on-demand clinical presentations so learners can come and go as they please within a six-week timeframe.  

PDFs of the slides and recordings of the presentations are included. Learners are provided access to downloadable content from IFM’s Toolkit, including patient handouts, customizable food plans, and other tools to assist in guiding patients through making sustainable lifestyle changes. Please note that for attendees who are not currently IFM members, the course comes with access to the IFM Toolkit for six weeks only.   

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