EARLY REGISTRATION:
INTEGRATIVE WHOLE PERSON HEALTH
INTERPROFESSIONAL CME CERTIFICATION COURSE
Sponsored by Fullscript
Use Code: earlybirdWPH2026
Releasing April 23rd, 2026
24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ANCC Contact Hours, and AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Accredited by
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:
EVALUATE
Evaluate the evidence for whole person health providers and their care strategies.
DEFINE
Define the core components and value of the whole person health approach.
CREATE
Create a system of high-quality interprofessional collaboration to increase patient choice and improve health outcomes.
Target Audience
Clinicians and other healthcare professionals in primary care and related settings, including:
- Medical Doctors (MDs)
- Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs)
- Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs)
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Physician Assistants (PAs)
Students in any of the fields above interested in whole person health care are welcome to participate at a discounted rate.*
Reserve Your
Spot Today
for a 20% discount
($240 off the total cost)
Course registration fee is $1,199. A 20% “early bird” discount ($240 value) is available for registrations before February 28, 2026. Full refunds, if requested, will be honored up to the course release date, subject to an administrative fee.**
Use Code: earlybirdWPH2026
A Chance to Win!
Sign up early for a chance to win a one-hour consultation with course co-director and renowned integrative endocrinologist Dr. Leonard Wisneski. Two registrants will be randomly selected to receive one-on-one guidance in implementing integrative, whole person care strategies in their practice.
Sign up early for a chance to win a one-hour consultation with course co-director and renowned integrative endocrinologist Dr. Leonard Wisneski. Two registrants will be randomly selected to receive one-on-one guidance in implementing integrative, whole person care strategies in their practice.
Section 1:
Introduction to Whole Person Health
A primer introducing conventional clinicians to frequently utilized integrative providers and traditional systems that support a whole person approach to care, including chiropractors, acupuncturists, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, nutritionists, and naturopathic doctors. Participants will explore the foundational question “what is whole person health,” evaluate the evidence for these care approaches, explore advanced training opportunities in lifestyle and functional medicine, and explore best practices for integrating patient-centered care models into conventional health systems.
Section 1 Syllabus: Introduction to Whole Person Health
An Introduction to the Evolution and Acceptance of Whole Person Health
Presenters: Hakima Amri, PhD, Professor, Georgetown University, Co-Founder, CAM Graduate Program; Tracy Gaudet, MD, Former Founding Executive Director, National Office of Patient-Centered Care and Cultural Transformation, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Description: A review of the principles and leading institutional definitions of whole person health, as well as its evolution and historical relationship to integrative medicine. Special emphasis will be placed on emerging strategies for systems integration, with a case example from the VA Whole Health model.
Length: 60 minutes
Naturopathic Doctors—Specialists in Whole Person Health
Presenter: Michelle Simon, PhD, ND, President & CEO, Institute for Natural Medicine
Description: Discover the foundations, philosophy, and practice of naturopathic medicine. Naturopathic physicians/doctors are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions guided by a clinical framework that addresses all dimensions of health and prioritizes prevention, root causes of illness, and minimally invasive interventions.
Length: 60 minutes
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Clinical Care
Presenter: Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc
Description: An overview of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as integrated modalities in clinical care. Through an exploration of philosophical roots and historical development, learners will gain insight into the evolving responsibilities of licensed acupuncturists and TCM providers in today’s healthcare systems. This lecture will also identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and referral and discuss education and accreditation standards that ensure safe, ethical, and effective practice.
Length: 60 minutes
Integrating Ayurvedic Practitioners Into Whole Person Health Care
Presenter: Anisha Durve, DAc, AD, Founder, Marma Institute of Ayurvedic Acupressure
Description: This lecture introduces Ayurveda as a valuable component of integrative, whole person health care, focusing on practitioner scope, indications, treatment pillars, and outcomes. As a complement to conventional medicine, Ayurveda has the potential to fill gaps in prevention, personalized care, and lifestyle medicine. Special emphasis is placed on decision-making for referrals and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Length: 30 minutes
How Certified Yoga Therapists Support Whole Person Health in Conventional Medical Settings
Presenter: Kristine Weber, MA, C–IAYT, ERYT500, YACEP
Description: Certified yoga therapists (C–IAYT) are trained to translate whole person goals into safe, accessible, clinically appropriate, and affordable care plans that complement conventional care. Yoga therapy, a holistic body–mind–spirit modality, can support nervous system regulation, resilience skill building, stress and pain management, and patient self-management in chronic conditions. Participants will learn about appropriate referrals and a C–IAYT’s role in clinical workflows.
Length: 30 minutes
From Alignment to Outcomes: The Role of Chiropractic in Collaborative Whole Person Care
Presenter: Sherry McAllister, MS(ed), DC, CCSP, FACC, President, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
Description: This session provides an overview of the clinical focus and scope of chiropractic care. Drawing on current research, participants will examine the benefits of chiropractic care for improved movement and function, pain management, and reduced reliance on prescription medication. Learners will also receive guidance on identifying appropriate referral pathways and collaborative opportunities supporting comprehensive patient care.
Length: 30 minutes
Manual Therapy: The Art and Science of a Listening Touch
Presenter: Gail Wetzler, PT, DPT, BI–D, EDO, Director, Scientific and Professional Collaboration, Barral Institute
Description: This session emphasizes the scientific basis and clinical relevance of manual therapy in conventional health care. Participants will learn how manual therapy fits within interdisciplinary care models and supports whole person health.
Length: 30 minutes
How CNS Providers Can Support Whole Person Health
Presenter: Megan Barnett, MS, CNS
Description: Certified Nutrition Specialists (CNS®) practice individualized whole person care, improving patient outcomes through systems biology and evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. Participants will review the limitations of disease-centered care models, clinical rationale for personalized nutrition, and scope and training of CNS providers within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Length: 30 minutes
The Integrative and Functional RDN
Presenter: Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP
Description: Understanding the role of integrative and functional registered dietitians in supporting whole person, evidence-informed care alongside conventional treatment. Participants will learn how integrative dietitians assess health status beyond standard nutrition counseling, why targeted nutrition and lifestyle interventions can improve outcomes in complex chronic cases, and when to refer.
Length: 30 minutes
Advanced Training Pathways: Lifestyle Medicine
Presenter: Brenda Rea, MD, DrPH, PT, RDN, FACLM, Founding Member, Medical Director of Education, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Description: A discussion of evidence-based lifestyle interventions in conventional healthcare settings and step-by-step process for obtaining lifestyle medicine certification, including core competencies, certification requirements, and strategies for implementing knowledge into clinical practice post–training.
Length: 30 minutes
Advanced Training Pathways: Functional Medicine
Presenter: Robert Luby, MD, Director of Medical Education, Institute for Functional Medicine
Description: An overview of the principles and evidence base for the functional medicine approach and review of advanced functional training pathways and certification options for numerous healthcare degree types working interprofessionally in conventional medical settings.
Length: 30 minutes
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 more. The course will also explore popular and emergent topics, such as psychedelic therapy for mental health and finding meaning and purpose in medicine.
Section 2 Syllabus: Frequently Used Whole Health Modalities
Food as Medicine and Culinary Medicine: Translating Nutrition Science Into Practical, Whole Person Care
Presenter: Jennifer Massa, MS, DSc, Lead Research Scientist, Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Description: This lecture will examine the evidence base and clinical application of Food as Medicine and culinary medicine approaches in chronic disease prevention and management. Emphasis will be placed on dietary patterns, food quality, and practical counseling strategies for clinicians to support sustainable behavior change, health equity, and whole person care. The session will bridge nutrition science with real-world implementation across clinical and community settings.
Length: 60 minutes
An Introduction to Dietary Supplements: Nutraceuticals Overview, Quality Considerations, and State of the Evidence
Presenter: Lise Alschuler, ND, MBA, FABNO, President & CEO, Professor of Naturopathic Medicine, Sonoran University of Health Sciences
Description: This session provides an overview of the U.S. dietary supplement industry, addressing regulatory considerations with an emphasis on safety. Evidence on common dietary supplements will be highlighted in a discussion of their use, equipping learners to critically evaluate supplements and counsel patients using an evidence-based approach.
Length: 60 minutes
Clinical Considerations for Herb–Drug Interactions
Presenter: Bill J. Gurley, PhD, Professor and Principal Scientist, National Center for Natural Products Research, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi
Description: A review of the origins and clinical considerations of herb–drug interactions (HDIs). Topics include botanical extracts and their phytochemical complexity, recognition of HDIs in clinical practice, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic mechanisms, and risk considerations associated with conventional and novel botanical delivery systems.
Length: 60 minutes
Nutrition, Epigenetics, and Chronic Disease Risk Throughout Life
Presenter: Kent Thornburg, PhD, FAPS, Professor and Director Emeritus, Oregon Health & Science University
Description: Discover how dietary and lifestyle factors influence gene expression without altering DNA, shaping health outcomes across the lifespan. This knowledge supports personalized and preventive approaches to chronic disease management, maternal and early life care, and lifestyle-based interventions. In research, it enables the study of gene–diet relationships and epigenetic biomarkers that inform public health strategies. Education is another opportunity to emphasize the biological impact of nutrition, laying the foundation for prevention-first care.
Length: 60 minutes
Mind–Body Medicine and Whole Person Health
Presenter: Noshene Ranjbar, MD, DFAPA, DFAACAP, ABOIM, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Integrative Psychiatry Program, University of Arizona
Description: An introduction to the science and mechanisms of mind–body medicine and its role in managing stress, trauma, chronic conditions, and overall well-being. Explore foundational practices, including breathing, movement, meditation, and mindfulness, and how they can be applied in clinical settings.
Length: 60 minutes
Understanding and Interpreting Integrative Laboratories and Imaging
Presenter: Hannah Gordon, FNP, RN, ND, Site Medical Director, International Clinic, Seattle International Community Health Services
Description: How to refine diagnostic and ordering skills to benefit patients and inform treatment plans. Participants will learn best practices and protocols for labs and imaging, along with strategies for assessing quality and performance.
Length: 60 minutes
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychiatry for Mental Health
Presenter: Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, Assistant Professor, Director, Center for Novel Therapeutics in Addiction Psychiatry, University of Washington
Description: This lecture provides an overview of psychedelic-assisted psychiatry, including current therapeutic models, evidence-based applications, safety considerations, and implications for treatment within mental health frameworks.
Length: 60 minutes
Balanced Meaning: A Model for Whole Person Mental Health
Presenters: Edward MacPhee, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Psychiatry–Outpatient, University of Colorado Anschutz; Amy Sholler Dreier, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director of Psychology, Adult Division & Clinical Lead, OPC, University of Colorado Anschutz
Description: An introduction to finding meaning and purpose in medicine and patient interactions through the Balanced Meaning Model, a multidomain framework consolidating historical and current perspectives on whole health and wellness. This presentation will provide guidance on incorporating the model in primary care and discuss its implications for the business of medicine.
Length: 60 minutes
Section 3:
Clinical Approach to the Patient
The course culminates in real-world applications, with clinical cases that demonstrate a whole person approach across disciplines and varied care philosophies. Cases will connect directly to the whole health modalities and providers referenced throughout the course, offering examples for structuring and integrating these concepts into everyday practice. An additional live, quarterly case discussion webinar with course moderators will allow participants to ask questions and explore relevant cases collaboratively as they complete the course beyond the pre-recorded sessions below.
Section 3 Syllabus: Clinical Approach to the Patient
Case Studies Presented by Course Moderators:
Mari Ricker, MD, FAAFP, ABOIM, and Adam Silberman, NMD, IFMCP
Musculoskeletal Pain and Degeneration
Description: Exploring an integrative approach to chronic low back pain, including issues related to osteoarthritis, persistent pain syndromes, and opioid dependence.
Length: 60 minutes
Gastroenterology and Gut Disorders
Description: A whole person approach to irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease, including exploration of proton pump inhibitor titration strategies and additional testing methodologies.
Length: 60 minutes
Metabolic Health and Body Recomposition
Description: A case examining metabolic syndrome, DM–II, obesity, and hypothyroidism, including glucagon-like peptide considerations, thyroid hormone replacement, and diagnostic assessments.
Length: 60 minutes
Rheumatology and Autoimmunity
Description: Examining integrative management of inflammatory arthritis and osteoporosis, highlighting advanced screening techniques and therapies.
Length: 60 minutes
Post-Viral Syndromes
Description: Integrative management of inflammatory arthritis and osteoporosis, with advanced screening techniques and therapies.
Length: 60 minutes
Cardiovascular and Neurological Health
Description: Primary and secondary prevention strategies for coronary artery disease, cognitive decline, and dementia.
Length: 60 minutes
Hormonal Health
Description: Two cases, the first focusing on prostate health and testosterone treatment, the second exploring perimenopause and menopause (including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and diagnostics).
Length: 60 minutes
Environmental Medicine and Cancer Survivorship
Description: Assessing how environmental factors affect specific health conditions, including asthma and allergies, and how to address them in a clinical setting.
Length: 60 minutes
Course Directors
Additional Planning Committee Members
About INM
The Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) is a leading advocate for evidence-informed natural treatments and whole person approaches to health. As an independent nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of history, INM connects the public, practitioners, and policymakers to trustworthy information on natural health and wellness therapies, including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, and preventive lifestyle–based interventions. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to reversing chronic disease in the United States by elevating integrative, whole person health and the providers who deliver it into mainstream health systems. Learn more at naturemed.org.
About Georgetown University Medical Center
As a top academic health and science center, Georgetown University Medical Center provides, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education — training physicians, nurses, health administrators and other health professionals, as well as biomedical scientists — and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Patient care, clinical research and education is conducted with our academic health system partner, MedStar Health. GUMC’s mission is carried out with a strong emphasis on social justice and a dedication to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis — or “care of the whole person.” GUMC comprises the School of Medicine, the Berkley School of Nursing, School of Health, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and a large biomedical research enterprise. Designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral university with “very high research activity,” Georgetown is home to a Clinical and Translational Science Award from the National Institutes of Health, and a Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research, and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar Health’s more than 300 care locations include 10 hospitals, 33 urgent care clinics, ambulatory care centers, and primary and specialty care providers. We are also home to the MedStar Health Research Institute and a comprehensive scope of health-related organizations all recognized regionally and nationally for excellence. MedStar Health has one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, training 1,150 medical residents annually, and is the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University. MedStar Health is a $8.3 billion, not-for-profit, regional healthcare system based in Columbia, Maryland, and one of the largest employers in the region. MedStar Health’s team of more than 35,000 includes physicians, nurses, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates who together support MedStar Health’s patient-first philosophy that combines care, compassion, and clinical excellence with an emphasis on customer service.
The Institute for Natural Medicine and Georgetown University Co-Developing Whole Person Health Course for Medical Community; MedStar Health Providing CME Credits
Learn more about the course in the official press release
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MedStar Health, The Institute for 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.
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