The Institute for Functional Medicine

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This month’s Scholarship Spotlight features Dr. Sharine P. Forbes, D-FNP(BC), MSG, BSN, BA, RN, a 2024 recipient of IFM’...
08/28/2026

This month’s Scholarship Spotlight features Dr. Sharine P. Forbes, D-FNP(BC), MSG, BSN, BA, RN, a 2024 recipient of IFM’s Functional Medicine for All Scholarship.

Dr. Forbes practices in South Central Los Angeles, bringing a root-cause, culturally responsive approach to communities facing significant health disparities and barriers to preventive care.

Her commitment extends beyond the clinic through her work with EatKarma, helping increase access to nutrient-dense, culturally appropriate foods and giving patients practical ways to put nutrition education into action.

“The scholarship affirmed that functional medicine belongs in underserved communities.”

Learn more about IFM scholarships: https://go.ifm.org/4zIkTor

08/28/2026

Stay informed about the Functional Medicine Certification Program™.

Be the first to know about exam dates, program updates, and certification news for the FMCP™ and FMCP-M™ credentials.

Don’t miss official updates from the International Board of Functional Medicine Certification (IBFMC)™.

Sign up to receive emails from IBFMC: https://go.ifm.org/4izOOZO

Join us Oct. 5–Dec. 17, 2026 for Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™.Strengthen your approach to ...
08/26/2026

Join us Oct. 5–Dec. 17, 2026 for Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™.

Strengthen your approach to patient care with IFM’s foundational functional medicine framework. Learn how to identify root causes, personalize treatment strategies, and apply practical tools in your clinical practice.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://go.ifm.org/4d4VJ9M

08/21/2026

When we eat may be just as important as what we eat.

In this clip, IFM educator Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP, explains how chrononutrition—the relationship between meal timing and our body's natural circadian rhythms—may influence hormonal responses involved in chronic pain.

Discover how IFM's Bioenergetics Advanced Practice Module® explores the connection between nutrition, lifestyle, and personalized patient care.

📅 Sept. 14–Oct. 22, 2026

Learn more & register: https://hubs.la/Q04s-hN30

Join us Oct. 5–Dec. 17, 2026 for Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™.Seven of the world's top 10 ...
08/20/2026

Join us Oct. 5–Dec. 17, 2026 for Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™.

Seven of the world's top 10 leading causes of death are noncommunicable and chronic diseases. Build the foundational skills to identify root causes and create personalized treatment plans that support better patient outcomes.

Learn more & register: https://hubs.la/Q04s_81f0

The International Board of Functional Medicine Certification™ and The Institute for Functional Medicine® congratulates t...
08/19/2026

The International Board of Functional Medicine Certification™ and The Institute for Functional Medicine® congratulates the new Functional Medicine Certified Professional (FMCP)™ and Functional Medicine Certified Professional – Medical (FMCP-M)™ credential holders!

We are excited to announce the full launch of the Functional Medicine Certification Program™ following the success of the pilot program earlier this year.

Applications are now open for the upcoming November 2026, April 2027, and October 2027 testing cohorts.

Learn more about certification at https://go.ifm.org/4g6FTO7

A new generation of healthcare professionals is gaining practical tools to bring lifestyle and functional medicine into ...
08/18/2026

A new generation of healthcare professionals is gaining practical tools to bring lifestyle and functional medicine into patient care. 🌱

With support from the Ardmore Institute of Health, IFM integrated Lifestyle: The Foundations of Functional Medicine into curricula at eight academic institutions, reaching more than 300 future clinicians across multiple healthcare disciplines.

This successful pilot demonstrates what’s possible when evidence-based lifestyle medicine becomes part of healthcare education.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04tq5k-0

Nutrition plays a key role in supporting long-term brain health.Explore the connection between bioenergetics, lifestyle ...
08/17/2026

Nutrition plays a key role in supporting long-term brain health.

Explore the connection between bioenergetics, lifestyle interventions, and personalized care in IFM's Bioenergetics Advanced Practice Module®.

📅 Sept. 14–Oct. 22, 2026
🔗 Learn more and register: https://hubs.ly/Q04s2zR40

Registration is open!Join us Oct. 5–Dec. 17, 2026 for Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™.Build t...
08/13/2026

Registration is open!

Join us Oct. 5–Dec. 17, 2026 for Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™.

Build the foundational skills to evaluate root causes, create personalized treatment plans, and apply functional medicine principles in your clinical practice.

Learn more & register: https://hubs.la/Q04s2R090

What does it mean to hold a functional medicine credential?The Functional Medicine Certification Program™ (Certification...
08/12/2026

What does it mean to hold a functional medicine credential?

The Functional Medicine Certification Program™ (Certification Program), overseen by the International Board of Functional Medicine Certification (IBFMC)™, recognizes practitioners who demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities based on the Functional Medicine Certified Professional (FMCP)™ and Functional Medicine Certified Professional – Medical (FMCP-M)™ competencies.

Grounded in certification accreditation standards from day one, the Certification Program and IBFMC™ support the rigor, relevance, and reputation of functional medicine certification.

Learn more about certification: https://hubs.la/Q04sQpMq0

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