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The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) advances the transformation of healthcare for patients and practitioners worldwide by supporting the confident and competent practice of , advancing health equity, expanding access, and improving the delivery of patient care. OUR COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

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10/29/2026

Where are you in your functional medicine certification journey? 💬

Transforming your practice doesn’t happen overnight; it’s achieved through deep clinical insights and credentials patients can trust.

If you’ve completed your eligibility requirements or are preparing to submit your application, now is the time to keep the momentum going. Taking the next step toward certification isn't just about adding credentials to your name; it’s about signaling your commitment to meeting the highest standard in functional medicine.

Whether you are:
✅ Completing your eligibility requirements
✅ Preparing and submitting your application
✅ Registering for and scheduling your exam
✅ Preparing to take and pass the exam

No matter which stage you’re navigating, every step forward expands what’s possible for your patients.

🛑Do you have an approved application and you’re planning to test this November? The exam registration deadline is TOMORROW! Register now.

👉 Ready to take your next step towards certification? Explore key milestones and move closer to becoming certified through the Functional Medicine Certification Program®: https://go.ifm.org/3Un1z03

10/29/2026

⏰ Time is running out to register for Hormone APM!

Join experienced clinicians for six weeks of online learning designed to help you connect course concepts to patient care.

Through on-demand lectures, live educator Q&A sessions, clinical tools, and an educator-moderated community forum, you'll gain valuable insights to support your clinical practice.

Working toward functional medicine certification? Hormone APM is part of IFM's core curriculum, helping you take the next step in your educational journey.

📅 November 2–December 10

🎓 Up to 22 credit hours available with the CME/CE add-on.

Don't miss your opportunity to join the upcoming cohort!

Register today: https://go.ifm.org/3WbirHS

10/28/2026

Connect with the functional medicine community at AIC 2027!

Join us June 2–5, 2027, in San Diego for IFM's 34th Annual International Conference and our final AIC in San Diego before moving to a new destination in 2028.

As an exhibitor, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your organization's products, services, and solutions while connecting with clinicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing patient care.

Last year's Exhibit Hall sold out in just four weeks, and we anticipate strong demand again this year!

📖 Explore the AIC 2027 Exhibit & Sponsorship Prospectus: https://go.ifm.org/4zX5nUZ

🔗 Reserve your space: https://go.ifm.org/4yJuj1r

10/20/2026

🌍 IFM in the Community | Milan, Italy

Our Director of Strategic Partnerships recently joined physicians from across Europe in Milan, Italy, connecting with healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing functional medicine in clinical practice.

Through education and collaboration, we can continue expanding awareness of functional medicine and supporting clinicians in delivering personalized, whole-person care.

Thank you to the faculty of AIMF Health - Associazione Italiana di Medicina Funzionale for their commitment to advancing functional medicine across Europe.

IFM is proud to work alongside organizations that share our mission of transforming healthcare. Interested in partnering with IFM to advance functional medicine education and whole-person care? Explore partnership opportunities: https://go.ifm.org/485cyhU

10/20/2026

October Scholarship Spotlight: Meet Jeanine Wagner, FNP/AGACNP-BC, a 2024 recipient of IFM’s Debbie Sanstad Scholarship.

At her practice in Temecula, California, Jeanine integrates functional medicine tools into personalized, whole-person care. She says the scholarship expanded her access to advanced education, refined her clinical reasoning, and reinforced her commitment to bringing comprehensive care to patients who may feel unheard or underserved.

“I view this support as an investment not just in me, but in the patients and communities I serve.”

Please join us in celebrating Jeanine and her dedication to advancing accessible, evidence-based functional medicine.

Learn more about IFM scholarship opportunities: https://go.ifm.org/4sbPQxY

10/16/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR AFMCP!

Today is your final opportunity to join the last Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™ cohort of 2026!

With flexible, self-paced learning and on-demand lectures, there's still time to jump in and build your functional medicine foundation.

🩺 Learn practical tools for personalized, root-cause patient care.
📚 Earn up to 39 CME/CE credits.
💻 Learn on your schedule.

Don't wait until 2027 to take the next step in your functional medicine education!

⏰ Registration closes TODAY, October 16!

👉 Register now: https://go.ifm.org/4dDV2EZ

10/15/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the 2026 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship recipients!

The scholarship supports clinicians pursuing functional medicine training to enhance the care they provide to medically underserved communities around the world.

Each year, IFM specifically provides scholarship awards to members of IM4US: Integrative Medicine for the Underserved and DNPs of Color (DOC).

A special thank you to VOLO Health, LLC for supporting this mission through a generous grant, which allowed IFM to increase the number of scholarships awarded this year.

Congratulations to each of this year’s recipients and thank you for your commitment to transforming healthcare in the communities you serve.

Learn more: https://go.ifm.org/3VPYYw7

10/13/2026

🎉 Good news! AFMCP registration has been extended!

Missed the original deadline? We're giving you four more days to join the final 2026 cohort of Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™!

With flexible, self-paced learning and on-demand lectures, there's still time to jump in and build your functional medicine foundation.

In AFMCP, you'll:
🩺 Learn to apply a personalized, root-cause approach to patient care.
📚 Earn up to 39 CME/CE credits.
🔎 Explore foundational tools like the IFM Matrix, Timeline, and GOTOIT clinical method.

This is your last chance to join AFMCP in 2026!

⏰ Registration closes Friday, October 16.

👉 Claim your spot before the extended deadline: https://go.ifm.org/4dDV2EZ

10/12/2026

Today kicks off the Whole-Person Care Convening at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. IFM CEO Amy R. Mack is thrilled to join colleagues from across medicine and healthcare to find common ground around what whole-person care means and what is truly possible when we break down barriers to build lifesaving bridges.

We look forward to discussing how we, together, can and will champion whole-person care.

Thank you to all of the convening participants and to the Ardmore Institute of Health for supporting this truly critical work.

10/12/2026

AFMCP has started, but there's still time to register!

Ready to take the next step in your functional medicine education?

From identifying root causes of dysfunction to developing personalized treatment strategies, Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP)™ provides foundational training to help clinicians bring functional medicine principles into everyday patient care.

Watch the video to discover what you'll learn, including how to integrate physical exam findings, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and patient-centered care into your clinical approach.

Don't miss your chance to join us! Register today: https://go.ifm.org/4hHQPRI

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Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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