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Preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders

Chronic disease is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, yet most physicians and health professionals receive little training in how to treat, reverse or prevent these conditions.

ACLM is closing this educational gap with evidence-based curricula centered on clinical delivery of six key pillars: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, connectedness and substance avoidance.

Why institutions are adopting lifestyle medicine

Today’s healthcare students and trainees want to make a difference.

Programs that adopt lifestyle medicine empower students to:

  • Meet growing demand for whole-person, root-cause care
  • Gain a competitive edge through board certification pathways and leadership opportunities.
  • Deliver therapeutic lifestyle interventions that treat, reverse and prevent chronic disease
  • Find meaning and balance in their future careers

Curriculum pathways by institution type

Medical schools

Integrate lifestyle medicine  competencies, apply for Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Curriculum Certification, or incorporate an elective course.

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Health professions programs

Embed lifestyle medicine into master’s and doctoral programs for nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, public health, behavioral health, and related fields.

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Residency Programs

Join the 170+ Graduate Medical Education (GME) sites, 380+ programs, using the Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum (LMRC).

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As the U.S. shifts toward high-value, outcomes-focused care, academic institutions that integrate lifestyle medicine are prepared to meet the evolving expectations of students and the healthcare landscape they are poised to enter.

Select academic institutions include:

Free curricula & resources for faculty

Lifestyle Medicine 101

Designed to introduce students to the core principles of LM, this curriculum is ideal for integration in a wide range of academic programs. Content includes 13 editable slide decks (50-200 slides each), detailed syllabus and instructor’s manual.

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Culinary Medicine Curriculum

Empower learners with the essential knowledge and skills to prepare healthy, delicious meals. Content includes 15+ hours of engaging video content, recipe libraries, and handouts designed for students, healthcare professionals and the general public.

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Patient-facing Resources

Enhance your classroom experience or hands-on teaching approaches with tools designed to support patients on their health journey. Free resources include a library of handouts on the LM six pillars and specific steps to help patients address a range of chronic diseases.

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More ways to bring lifestyle medicine to your campus

Institutional leaders, faculty, residents, and students alike have the power to shape the future of healthcare. Elevate your program as a leader in evidence-based lifestyle medicine, start an interest group, advocate for focused curriculum, and advance your own professional development by joining ACLM.

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Start a Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group (LMIG)

LMIGs are student-led, faculty-supported communities on campus that support engagement with lifestyle medicine through peer learning and leadership development, guest lectures and campus and community health projects.

Support or start an LMIG on your campus to build momentum from the ground up.

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Explore scholarships & grants

ACLM provides funding support for faculty and students through a range of scholarship and grant opportunities.

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Information for students

Over 300 programs nationwide offer lifestyle medicine education and engagement opportunities. Explore educational options, learn more about the field, and find answers to your career questions.

Student Resources