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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PATHWAY
Integrative Medicine focuses in on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and blends
western medicine with traditional healing techniques. If you are interested in learning more,
this pathway might be right for you!
CURRICULUM
The Integrative Medicine Pathway features a quarterly didactic series designed for residents.
Topics include integrative approaches to pain management, physician well-being, nutrition,
vitamins, supplements, mind-body tools, and more!
Year 1: Focus on General Principles of Integrative Medicine
❖ Quarter 1: Nutrition
❖ Quarter 2: Vitamins and Supplements
❖ Quarter 3: Wellness (physical activity, sleep medicine, mindfulness, burnout)
❖ Quarter 4: Tools of integrative medicine (OMM, acupuncture, motivational
interviewing)
Year 2: Focus on disease specific treatments and principles
❖ Quarter 1: Oncology and pain management
❖ Quarter 2: Women’s health and preventive medicine
❖ Quarter 3: Cardiovascular health and the microbiome
❖ Quarter 4: Presentation of Capstone Project
