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ACLM is the nation’s medical professional society advancing lifestyle medicine as the foundation for a redesigned, high-value and equitable healthcare delivery system, leading to whole-person health. ACLM educates, equips, empowers and supports its members through quality, evidence-based education, certification, research and practice support to identify and eradicate the root cause of chronic disease, with a clinical outcome goal of health restoration as opposed to disease management.

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Medical Schools, Residency Programs Need to Add More Nutrition Education, HHS Says

MedPageToday: Dr. Brenda Rea, MD, DrPH, ACLM medical director of education, said “Schools don’t have to start from scratch. By leveraging existing resources and collaborating strategically, they can embed nutrition and lifestyle medicine into current curricula and training pathways.”

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Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast

American Medical Assoc: AMA Board of Trustees Chair and ABLM diplomate Dr. Michael Suk appeared on AMA Update to discuss the benefits of lifestyle medicine and earning certification in the fast-growing field.

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How we break the cycle of ‘sick care’

Healio: ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel writes that it is time to reimagine a health care system that encourages and rewards a whole-person approach to health restoration by placing evidence-based lifestyle behavior change at the foundation of health and health care.

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It’s Time to Treat Lifestyle Like a Vital Sign in EHRs

Medscape: The integration of new standardized lifestyle assessment tools into EHR systems will allow clinicians to systematically screen for lifestyle risk factors, monitor patient progress, coordinate care, or refer for evidence-based interventions, ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel writes.

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Recent press releases

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine study highlights CME, certification, and conference participation as drivers of lifestyle medicine implementation and provides a roadmap for health system leaders to propel the integration of lifestyle medicine into clinical care.

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ACLM leaders emphasized the urgent need for physicians and other health professionals to receive evidence-based training in nutrition for the treatment, remission, and prevention of chronic diseases throughout their undergraduate and graduate (residency and fellowship) medical school years.

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The scholarships support certification in lifestyle medicine for residency program directors and faculty members interested in integrating lifestyle medicine into their residency programs.

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The new guideline is unique because it is the first with clear, practical, and evidence-based strategies on how people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes can optimize their lifestyle behaviors, sustain lifestyle changes, and reduce or eliminate the need for medications to lower blood sugar levels.

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Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions enhance GLP-1 treatment outcomes for obesity, improving adherence, health gains, and long-term weight maintenance.

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The introduction of standardized measures for assessing lifestyle change opportunities in Epic, a national leader in electronic health records software, is a critical step toward the full integration of lifestyle medicine into clinical operations.

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The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) have announced a strategic partnership to improve patient care by expanding access to evidence-based lifestyle medicine through increased education and training for osteopathic physicians.

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ACLM and NACHC launch partnership to improve health outcomes 32.5 million CHC patients

By expanding access to high-quality education, culturally responsive implementation models, and practical support, the partnership equips clinicians with tools to treat the root causes of chronic disease, empowering patients to make and sustain meaningful lifestyle changes.

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Academic pathways propel health profession students toward lifestyle medicine certification  

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A Texas-sized revolution in lifestyle medicine  

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How to use shared medical appointments in under-resourced communities 

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Flip Your Script vodcast

“Flip Your Script” is a vodcast from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel, exploring the “how” of lifestyle medicine.

Each episode is designed for clinicians, health professionals, and anyone passionate about advancing whole-person, evidence-based care. From real-world clinical strategies to inspiring success stories, the series dives into practical tools and transformative insights that bring lifestyle medicine to life. Tune in to discover how flipping the script on chronic disease can lead to better outcomes, deeper purpose, and lasting change.

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September 17, 2025

Cleared for Takeoff: Navigating Lifestyle Change and Resilience

This episode, “Cleared for Takeoff: Navigating Lifestyle Change and Resilience,” features Meryl Fury, MS, RN, and Jeff Nelson. Meryl is the president and CEO of the Plant-Based Nutrition Movement, a public health nurse with over 30 years of experience, and a Food for Life instructor. Her husband, Jeff, is a recreational pilot and entrepreneur who, after a life-altering heart attack in 2023, transformed his health through lifestyle changes and was back to flying within nine months

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September 17, 2025

Cleared for Takeoff: Navigating Lifestyle Change and Resilience with Meryl Fury, MS, RN, and Jeff Nelson

September 3, 2025

AI in Lifestyle Medicine: Harnessing Evidence for Better Care with Dr. Marcelo Fiszman

August 20, 2025

Sleep as the Foundation: Lifestyle Prescriptions for Better Rest with Drs. Hasnaa Jalou, Michelle Jonelis and Hnin Lwin

July 23, 2025

Equitable Access to Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Markle and Jacque Salmon

July 9, 2025

From Revolving Doors to Lasting Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Care with Dr. Heidi Prather

June 25, 2025

The Heart of the Matter: Lifestyle Medicine’s Role in Cardiology with Drs. Svetlana Chamoun and Andrew Freeman

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Next Gen LM: Mentorship in Medicine

Hosted by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the podcast brings generations of healthcare leaders together, one conversation at a time. Inspiration starts with learning from those who paved the way. Growth starts with sharing insights across generations. Leadership starts with embracing the power of lifestyle medicine. If you’re passionate about transforming healthcare, redefining leadership, and advancing the practice of lifestyle medicine, this podcast is for you.

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