Master of Integrative & Functional Medicine

The Master of Integrative and Functional Medicine Program was designed to help practitioners acquire clinical integrative healthcare knowledge about the nature of illness, healing, and wellness. Practitioners will learn to incorporate evidence-based, safe and ethical integrative therapies through analysis of a comprehensive patient history and physical examination, and interpretation of basic and advanced clinical laboratory tests. The goal of the program is to develop integrative healthcare expertise for the treatment and management of common acute and chronic health conditions.

This program begins with the Basic Sciences of Integrative Medicine and progresses onto Specific Systems Dysfunction.  The modules are designed to be taken in sequential order since each module builds upon the one that precedes it. Students are required to show proficiency in each Module before progressing onto ensuing modules. Proficiency is shown through completion of Homework Assignments and an end of module exams with a score of 80% or higher.

• Modules 1 through 31: Each module contains: A Video, Lesson Guide, Power Point Slides, Supplemental Materials, Homework Assignment, and End of Module Exam. Materials may vary in each module and are noted accordingly.  All student progress is monitored and reviewed by instructors. 
• Master Final Examination: (Two Parts) Part I is taken on-line and consists of 150 questions; derived collectively from the program modules. This part of the exam elicits critical thinking skills as it relates to integrative healthcare. The components include patient history; physical examination; clinical laboratory testing; and formulating a working diagnosis and treatment plan. A score of 80% or better is required to pass this part of the examination. Part II requires submission of (1) case history presentation. A passing grade requires that all components are met as they are taught throughout the Master Program.

Remediation

Students will have a second opportunity to sit for the proficiency examination(s) and Final Examination (Part I) in the event they do not pass the exam the first time. Students will have the opportunity to resubmit a case presentation that does not meet the criteria per the program requirements. An administrative fee of $150 is required at the time of resubmission.

In the event a passing score is not achieved after a second attempt of successfully completing Parts I and/or II, a third opportunity will be afforded. It will be required that specific modules and lessons must be retaken in order to strengthen the proficiency of the learner. The course instructor(s) will determine the modules and lessons based on the details of the examination. If a passing grade is not achieved after the third attempt, the learner is required to retake the full program.

Recertification is required every two years by submission of one case study along with a renewal fee of $300.00. Graduates applying for recertification will be provided the required case presentation format via email.

Eligibility for Master of Integrative and Functional Medicine: All students must complete and pass all End of Module and Final Exams and Assignments as follows: Homework, (2) Case Presentations, (5) Articles, and Final Project.

Module 2: Basic Concepts of Functional and Integrative Medicine

Module 3: Vitamins

Module 4: Nutrient and Toxic Elements

Module 5: Amino Acids

Module 6: Toxicants and Detoxification

Module 7: Genomics

Module 8: Organic Acids

Module 9: Fatty Acids

Module 10: Hormones and Neurotransmitters

Module 11: Gastrointestinal Function

Module 12: Patterns Analysis

Module 13: The Inflammatory Process and Clinical Implications

Module 14: Integrative Cardiology

Module 15: Energy Metabolism and Disorders of Aberrant Production

Module 16: The Healing Encounter and Clinical Application of Integrative Medicine

Module 17: Insulin Resistance Continuum and Diabetes

Module 18: Osteoimmunology and Osteoporosis

Module 19: Clinical Laboratory Medicine

Module 20: Cardiology: Clinical Laboratory Medicine: ECG, Phonocardiography, Peripheral Vascular Sonography

Module 21: Assessment and Treatment of Anemia

Module 22: Integrative Gastroenterology

Module 23: Environmental Disease and Detoxification

Module 24: Integrative Immunology

Module 25: Integrative Oncology

Module 26: Nutritional Medicine and Advanced Clinical Nutrition

Module 27: Dermatology and Periodontal Disease

Module 28: Integrative Endocrinology

Module 29: Pediatrics: an Integrative Medicine Approach

Module 30: Clinical Botanical Medicine

Module 31: Integrative Medicine Approach to Common Acute and Chronic Conditions

The Master of Integrative and Functional Medicine is designed for the professional health care provider who holds the designation of Doctorate, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Art in area of health sciences. Designations include but are not limited to MD, DO, OD, DOM, PharmD, Nutritionists, Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners.

• $5400
• Remediation: Students who have not passed the final Examination will have a second opportunity to sit for Examination (Part I) in the event they do not pass the exam. Students will also have the opportunity to resubmit a case presentation that does not meet the criteria per the CIM program requirements. An administrative fee of $150 is required at the time of resubmission.
• Recertification: Recertification is required every two years by submission of one case study along with a renewal fee of $300.00. Graduates applying for recertification will be provided the required case presentation format via email.

• Proposed Price of Program: $5400

• Remediation: Students will have a second opportunity to sit for the proficiency examination(s) and Final Examination (Part I) in the event they do not pass the exam. Students will have the opportunity to resubmit a case presentation that does not meet the criteria per the CIM program requirements. An administrative fee of $150 is required at the time of resubmission.

• Recertification: Recertification is required every two years by submission of one case study along with a renewal fee of $300.00. Case presentation requirements are posted on line for all students. Graduates applying for recertification will be provided the required case presentation format via email.