Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship

The Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship is a cutting-edge curriculum designed to fit the busy schedule of physicians without compromising on the depth of learning or experience.

• 2-year hybrid learning program consisting of virtual asynchronous lectures, live monthly small group meetings and grand rounds, as well as three immersive in-person, residential retreats
• Preparation for the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) exam 
• Experiential learning and clinical immersions 
• Mentoring from esteemed faculty, during and after program 
• Participation in integrative medicine research and scholarly endeavors 
• Access to the UCI network of academic resources 

Introduction: 35 Hours

• Foundations of Integrative and Functional Medicine
• The Healing Encounter, Whole Person Approach, Clinician Resilience
• Navigating the Fellowship

Quarter 1: 113 Hours

Nutrition & Culinary Medicine

• Macro & Micronutrients
• Therapeutic, Preventive, & Elimination Diets
• Nutrigenomic Testing and Advanced Nutritional Assessments

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Complexities of Lifestyle Changes
• Managing Resistance and Ambivalence
• MI in Nutrition Counseling

Mind-Body Medicine

• Screening for Chronic Stress in Practice
• Integrative and Functional Approaches for Insomnia
• Science of Meditation, Heart Rate Variability, Guided Imagery

Quarter 2: 112 Hours 

Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

• Origins and Historical Development of TCM
• Theory of Acupuncture, Concepts of Qi, Yin/Yang, Five Elements
• Indications for Referral

Introduction to Ayurveda

• Origins and Historical Development
• Concepts of Doshas, Dietary Principles, and Purification Practices
• Indications for Referral

Introduction to Dietary Supplements

• Regulatory and Quality Issues of Dietary Supplements
• Real World Clinician Challenges and Resources
• Evidence Safety and Benefit Commonly Used Dietary Supplements

Integrative Gastroenterology

• The Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to GERD, IBS, IBD, Hepatitis, NAFLD
• Therapeutic Diets and Dietary Supplements

Behavioral Medicine and Neuroscience

• The Chemistry of Behavior
• Neuroplasticity and Functional Neuroimaging
• Psychoneuroimmunology, Placebo and Nocebo

Quarter 3: 114 Hours 

Integrative Psychiatry

• Nutritional Psychiatry
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Substance Use Disorder
• Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

Introduction to Spirituality in Medicine

• Spiritual Support, Spiritual Distress, and Health Outcomes
• Conversations Across Cultures, Religions, Ethnicities
• Conducting a Spiritual Assessment

Introduction to Shamanism & Indigenous Medicine

• Cross-cultural Spiritual and Healing Practices
• The Role of Drumming, Chant, Ritual, Energy Work, Soul Retrieval

Introduction to Homeopathy

• Origins and Historical Development of Homeopathy
• Concepts of Law of Similars, Potentization, and Serial Dilution

Integrative Pain Management

• Measurement of Pain and Pain Intensity in Practice
• Integrating Self-Regulatory Practices in Clinical Care
• Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Dietary Supplements, Low Dose Naltrexone
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Headache, Neuropathy, Myofascial Pain, Osteoarthritis, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain

Introduction to Osteopathy and Chiropractic

• Origins and Historical Philosophy of Osteopathy and Chiropractic
• Inter-relationship of Structure and Function
• Indications for Referral for Osteopathy and Chiropractic

Movement as Medicine

• Current Recommendations for Aerobic, Strength, and Flexibility Training
• The Role of Diet, Micronutrients, and Electrolytes and Physical Activity
• Conducting a FITT assessment and prescription in Clinical Practice

Quarter 4: 112 Hours

Integrative Endocrinology

• Stress Induced HPA Dysfunction: Diagnostics and Treatment
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Chronic Fatigue, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Integrative Cardiology

• Nutritional and Supplement Science in Cardiology
• Advanced Diagnostic Testing
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure

Integrative Women’s Health

• Nutritional and Supplement Science Across the Lifespan
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to PMS, Dysmenorrhea, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, Vaginal Disorders, Fertility, Pregnancy, Lactation, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Menopause, Osteoporosis
• Advanced Diagnostics and Hormonal Prescriptions

Quarter 5: 102 Hours

Simulated Patient and Integrative Treatment Plan

• Conduct comprehensive integrative/functional medicine assessment of complex patient
• Submit comprehensive, evidence-informed, personalized treatment plan
• Review patient interview and treatment plan with mentor

Environmental Medicine

• Conducting an Environmental History in Children and Adults
• Advanced Diagnostics, Assessment and Treatment

Integrative Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology

• Microbiome, Nutrition, Micronutrients, Lifestyle Impact on Immune Health
• Diagnosing and Managing the Allergic Patient
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Autoimmune Conditions and Lyme Disease

Integrative Respiratory Health

• Microbiome, Nutrition, Micronutrients, Lifestyle Impact on Respiratory Health
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Acute Respiratory Infection, Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Asthma

Introduction to Naturopathy

• Origins and Historical Development of Naturopathy
• Licensing, Referral, and Collaboration

Quarter 6: 111 Hours

Integrative Renal & Urinary Health

• Nutrition, Micronutrients, Lifestyle Impact on Respiratory Health
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Acute and Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections, Bladder Pain Syndrome, Urolithiasis, Chronic Kidney Disease

Integrative Men’s Health

• Nutrition, Micronutrients, Lifestyle Impact on Men’s Health
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Erectile Dysfunction, Testosterone Deficiency, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Pain Syndrome
• Advanced Diagnostics and Hormonal Prescriptions

Integrative Dermatology

• Microbiome, Nutrition, Micronutrients, Lifestyle Impact on Skin Health
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Atopic Dermatitis, Urticaria, Psoriasis, Acne, Hair Loss, Aging Skin
• Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Integrative Pediatrics

• Microbiome, Nutrition, Micronutrients, Lifestyle Impact in Pediatrics
• The Integrative Pediatric Assessment and Advanced Diagnostics
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Recurring Abdominal Pain, Otitis Media, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Quarter 7: 112 Hours

Integrative Geriatrics

• Impact of Aging on Physical and Mental Health, Pharmacological Parameters
• Nutritional, Supplement, Fitness, Senolytic, and Stem Cell Science in Aging
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer’s Disease

Integrative Oncology

• Reducing Cancer Risk, Minimizing Side Effects of Cancer Treatment, and Improving Care for Cancer Survivors
• Integrative/Functional Approaches to Breast, Prostate, Colorectal Cancer

Palliative & End-of-Life Care

• Role of Spirituality in Serious Disease and End-of-Life Care
• Integrative/Functional Management of Symptoms: Pain, Constipation, Fatigue, Nausea/Vomiting, Dyspnea, Anxiety, Depression, Delirium

Quarter 8: 95 Hours

• Business & Practice of Integrative Medicine 
• Understanding the Medical, Legal & Ethical Factors 

The Business & Practice of Integrative Medicine

• Practice Types: Community Primary/Specialty Care, Underserved, Hospital Based, Concierge
• Legal and Ethical Considerations

Capstone Presentation

• Present Scholarly Project

Monthly Grand Rounds: 40 Hours

Monthly Small Group Meetings: 40 Hours

Residential Retreats: 100 Hours