In conjunction with the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM), our residency offers the Integrative Medicine in Residency (IMR) program, which provides a dynamic, self-paced online Integrative Medicine curriculum specifically designed for medical residents. This 100-hour competency-based CORE program aligns with ACGME guidelines and equips physicians to better address the growing prevalence of chronic illnesses and stress-related disorders. Upon completion, residents receive a Certificate of Completion and gain access to over 85 additional hours of advanced, condition-specific content. The program provides 24-hour access and blends online learning with experiential activities, ensuring flexibility for busy schedules. It also includes a Healthcare Professional Wellbeing Course and incorporates evaluation tools to monitor progress and assess knowledge acquisition.

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Curricular Goals:

  • Provide in-depth review of integrative primary care for highly motivated residents

  • Introduce integrative medicine concepts into our Family Medicine residency education

  • Nurture exploration of personal interests through individual projects

  • Provide opportunities for peer teaching

Instructional Methods:

  • Self-study modules based on an online curriculum hosted by the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine (averaging 4 hours per week), typically done during PGY-II and PGY-III year of residency

    • Opportunity for integrative medicine elective month

    • Opportunities for clinical shadowing with community acupuncturist and integrative medicine physicians

  • Individual project focusing on personal area of interest

  • Quarterly presentation of a selected clinic patient to faculty site lead using an integrative medicine approach

  • Optional integrative medicine conferences throughout the year. Previous residents have attended the "Healthy Kitchen, Healthy Lives Conference" hosted by the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, CA; the "Yoga in Medicine" retreat hosted by UCSD; and presented their research projects at the Integrative Medicine for the Underserved National Conference.

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