IFM is the leading voice for functional medicine, driving the transformation of healthcare for patients and clinicians around the world.
FEDERAL WAY, Wash., July 27, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) is proud to announce their recent Accreditation with Commendation, awarded by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). IFM has been continuously accredited by the ACCME since 2001 and has received the coveted status of Accreditation with Commendation three times. This accreditation term is valid from July 25, 2022 – July 31, 2028.
Amy R. Mack, MSES/MPA, IFM chief executive officer shares: “Continued recognition by the ACCME confirms the importance of IFM’s continuing medical education to practitioners around the world. Accreditation with Commendation recognizes the breadth and depth of our training and how, Through collaboration with the healthcare community, IFM’s curriculum positively impacts population health, improves healthcare delivery and supports health equity.”
Based on science and equipped to effectively tackle chronic diseases and comorbidities – 75% of health care spending in our country – functional medicine is a proven and effective solution to the current health crisis. A growing number of clinicians and patients are seeking a broader range of evidence-based care to improve health outcomes and reduce costs in the long term.
“Professional Healthcare Professionals should have access to the most current, safe, valid, and effective clinical training available to understand how to identify and address the root causes of disease,” said Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND, chairman of the board of directors of IFM. “Patients deserve access to personalized care to restore and optimize their health.”
Accreditation in the ACCME system is intended to assure the medical community and the public that IFM provides education that is relevant to clinicians’ needs, evidence-based, evaluated for effectiveness, and independent of commercial influence. By participating in accredited CME, clinicians and teams drive improvement in their practice and optimize the care, health and well-being of their patients.
“We look forward to continuing our long-standing role in providing the gold standard in functional medicine education, tools and resources,” added Mack. “Our curriculum is evidence-based, informed by its forward-thinking, systems-oriented principles, and prepares confident and competent practitioners to deliver highly personalized care.”
IFM is proud to serve as a provider of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and to continue to promote the highest expression of individual health through the widespread adoption of functional medicine. Read more about IFM’s education and training at IFM.org.
About IFM
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) is the global leader in functional medicine and a partner in healthcare transformation. IFM is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that believes that functional medicine can help everyone achieve their full potential for health and wellness. Founded in 1991 and committed to the widespread adoption of functional medicine, IFM works to advance education and training, clinical patient care, research and outcomes in functional medicine worldwide. For more information, visit IFM.org.
About Functional Medicine
Functional medicine determines how and why disease occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual. The functional medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that enables patients and clinicians to work together to address the root causes of disease and promote optimal well-being.
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