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Building a better system begins with a trained & unified workforce 

Achieving a redesigned system of care that addresses the root cause of disease requires a fundamental shift in how we train, support, and empower clinical teams.  

Since 2004, ACLM has been at the forefront of establishing standards that have solidified lifestyle medicine as an integral part of a rewarding clinical career.  To date, ACLM has provided over 1.2 million hours of high-quality, evidence-based education to trainees, practicing clinicians, and care teams. We partner with academic institutions and health systems of all sizes and across multiple specialties to deliver education, certification, and training tailored to fit the needs of today’s clinical environment.  

 

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Learning solutions that support you at every stage

When care teams align in knowledge and approach, both patients and clinicians benefit. Whether you’re just getting started or advancing your expertise, ACLM offers flexible learning pathways to fit your career stage and goals.   

For over 20 years ACLM has equipped clinicians with comprehensive food as medicine knowledge and practical tools firmly grounded in rigorous scientific research to effect systemic change.  ACLM serves as a bridge between the concepts of “food as medicine,” emphasizing the therapeutic potential of healthy eating habits, and “food in medicine,” highlighting the integration of nutrition within the healthcare system to improve patient outcomes.  

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Type 2 Diabetes is one of our nation’s most significant health challenges, affecting not only quality of life for millions but also costing approximately $412.9 billion annually. Many cases can be treated, prevented, and put into remission through the right combination of education, training and support.

Gain the tools and clinical skills to guide patients in achieving T2D remission through sustainable lifestyle changes rooted in proven science.

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The annual Lifestyle Medicine Conference is where the global lifestyle medicine community comes together to connect and share research, best practices, and real-world strategies. It’s the largest gathering of its kind, uniting clinicians, researchers, health system leaders, and others who are driving change through lifestyle medicine.

  • Network across disciplines
  • Access the latest evidence, tools, and integration strategies
  • Earn CME/CE/MOC

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Certification in lifestyle medicine is the gold standard for achieving healthcare’s quintuple aim – improving patient experience, enhancing population health, reducing costs, supporting care team well-being, and advancing health equity. ACLM provides online course and live event prerequisites to prepare for the certification exam, as well as maintenance of certification and ongoing community to support continued competency in the field. Certification is available to physicians and healthcare professionals who are ready to lead the way in addressing the root cause of chronic disease.

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For board-certified lifestyle medicine physicians and professionals, the Blue Zones Certification demonstrates competency in integrating lifestyle medicine principles and community-based strategies to elevate whole-person health outcomes within both clinical care and community settings.

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Empowering the lifestyle medicine workforce of today and tomorrow

Tools for real-world integration 

At ACLM, we not only provide gold-standard education, we also equip clinical teams with the practical tools, resources, and systems-level support needed to integrate lifestyle medicine into everyday practice.

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Expanding Access Through Scholarships

ACLM is committed to increasing access to lifestyle medicine. With the support of partners and donors, we provide scholarships to expand the clinical workforce by alleviating financial barriers to education, training, and certification.

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Investing in the Next Generation

ACLM is committed to supporting the future workforce through specialized approaches for students, trainees, and faculty members. We partner with 300+ colleges and universities who are actively integrating lifestyle medicine into educational curriculum, building a workforce of trained leaders who are equipped to deliver lifestyle medicine immediately upon entering professional practice.

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RESEARCH STUDY

Clinicians implementing more lifestyle medicine experience less burnout

The integration of lifestyle medicine is a promising approach to prevent and manage burnout, enhance professional satisfaction, and establish deeper connections with patients.  

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Group solutions for teams and systems 

Bring lifestyle medicine to your team. Join leading healthcare organizations who are actively integrating lifestyle medicine training into clinical practice and as an employee benefit.

  • Customizable training bundles designed for teams of any size
  • CE/CME/MOC-accredited courses on the leading edge of healthcare
  • Access to the award-winning 12-month member experience

Let us help you create a culture of lifestyle medicine across your organization.

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Grounded in scientific evidence, proven in clinical practice

Ninety percent of the nation’s $4.5 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions. These conditions are driven by the health behaviors that lifestyle medicine clinicians treat.  

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