Co-developed by INM and Georgetown University for conventionally trained clinicians, this course is designed to help providers understand, critically evaluate, and easily incorporate evidence-based whole-person and integrative practices into standard medical care.
This 24-credit-hour CME course, accredited through Georgetown University’s academic health system partner, MedStar Health, offers an actionable, clinically oriented framework to support physicians in safely and effectively implementing whole-health therapies. Each section includes ready-to-use techniques applicable to today’s conventional family practice.
After completing this self-paced, asynchronous, and virtual program, participants will be able to:
✓ Define the core components and value of the whole-person health approach.
✓ Evaluate the evidence for whole-person health providers and their care strategies.
✓ Create a system of high-quality interprofessional collaboration to increase patient choice and improve health outcomes.
After completing this self-paced, asynchronous, and virtual program, participants will be able to:
DEFINE
Define the core components and value of the whole-person health approach.
EVALUATE
Evaluate the evidence for whole-person health providers and their care strategies.
CREATE
Create a system of high-quality interprofessional collaboration to increase patient choice and improve health outcomes.
After completing this self-paced, asynchronous, and virtual program, participants will be able to:
DEFINE
Define the core components and value of the whole-person health approach.
EVALUATE
Evaluate the evidence for whole-person health providers and their care strategies.
CREATE
Create a system of high-quality interprofessional collaboration to increase patient choice and improve health outcomes.
Section 1: Introduction to Whole-Person Health
A primer introducing conventional clinicians to frequently utilized integrative providers and traditional systems that can support a whole-person approach to care, including chiropractors, acupuncturists, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, functional nutritionists, and naturopathic doctors. Participants will explore the foundational question, what is whole-person health, evaluate the evidence for these care approaches, and explore best practices for integrating patient-centered care models into conventional health systems.
Section 2: Frequently Used Whole Health Modalities
This section will equip participants with practical strategies for navigating patient questions about whole-health modalities, including food as medicine, nutraceuticals, herb–drug interactions, mind–body therapies, and nutrigenomics. The course will also explore popular and emergent topics such as cannabis for pain management, psychedelic therapy for mental health, and finding meaning and purpose in medicine. Participants will gain confidence in determining when a targeted referral adds value to a patient’s overall care plan.
Section 3: Case Studies and Clinical Approaches
The course culminates in real-world application, with clinical cases that demonstrate a whole-person approach across disciplines and varied care philosophies. Cases will directly connect to the whole-health modalities and providers referenced throughout the course, offering real-world examples for integrating these concepts into practice. An included live quarterly case discussion webinar with course moderators will allow participants to ask interactive questions and explore relevant cases collaboratively as they take the course.
Section 1:
Introduction to
Whole-Person Health
A primer introducing conventional clinicians to frequently utilized integrative providers and traditional systems that can support a whole-person approach to care, including chiropractors, acupuncturists, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, functional nutritionists, and naturopathic doctors. Participants will explore the foundational question, what is whole-person health, evaluate the evidence for these care approaches, and explore best practices for integrating patient-centered care models into conventional health systems.
Section 2:
Frequently Used Whole Health Modalities
This section will equip participants with practical strategies for navigating patient questions about whole-health modalities, including food as medicine, nutraceuticals, herb–drug interactions, mind–body therapies, and nutrigenomics. The course will also explore popular and emergent topics such as cannabis for pain management, psychedelic therapy for mental health, and finding meaning and purpose in medicine. Participants will gain confidence in determining when a targeted referral adds value to a patient’s overall care plan.
Section 3:
Case Studies and Clinical Approaches
The course culminates in real-world application, with clinical cases that demonstrate a whole-person approach across disciplines and varied care philosophies. Cases will directly connect to the whole-health modalities and providers referenced throughout the course, offering real-world examples for integrating these concepts into practice. An included live quarterly case discussion webinar with course moderators will allow participants to ask interactive questions and explore relevant cases collaboratively as they take the course.
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Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MedStar Health, The Institute of Natural Medicine, and Georgetown University. MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 24.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Nurses:
This activity is approved for 24.0 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physicians:
MedStar Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants:
MedStar Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 24.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 04/28/2029. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Physician Assistants
MedStar Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 24.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 04/28/2029. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.