The Institute for Functional Medicine

06/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the recipients of IFM’s 2026 scholarship awards!

Announced during the 33rd Annual International Conference (AIC) in San Diego, the Debbie Sanstad Scholarship and Founders’ Scholarship recognize clinicians who are advancing whole-person, root-cause care in underserved communities around the world.
This year’s recipients are:

• Keyonta Chadwick, MSN, PMHNP-BC (Debbie Sanstad Scholarship)
• Aishwarya Taneja, MD
• Luis Garcia, MD
• Divyang Bhudhrani, MD
• Fernanda Gonzalez Garcia Peña, MD

These exceptional practitioners represent the growing global reach of functional medicine and a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes through personalized, systems-based care.

Join us in celebrating their dedication to transforming healthcare in their communities.

To learn more about scholarship opportunities and how IFM is supporting the next generation of functional medicine leaders, visit: https://hubs.la/Q04k0brv0

05/31/2026

Day 2 of the 33rd Annual International Conference brought together leading voices in cardiovascular health, women’s health, healthy aging, and longevity to explore the evolving science of patient care.

The energy throughout the day reflected a shared commitment to learning, collaboration, and advancing functional medicine in clinical practice. Through expert presentations and clinical roundtable discussions, practitioners engaged with emerging research, exchanged insights, and examined practical applications for improving patient outcomes.

Together, we continue transforming the future of healthcare. The future is functional!

05/30/2026

IFM is proud to announce Joel Evans, MD, FMCP-M, as the recipient of the 2026 IFM Linus and Ava Helen Pauling Award in Functional Medicine!

For over two decades, Dr. Evans’ leadership has been instrumental in the evolution of the field and in women’s health in particular. Dr. Evans honors the visionary legacy of Linus and Ava Helen Pauling as he seamlessly integrates clinical excellence with humanitarian grace. By combining a clear understanding of the diverse factors impacting human health with his expertise in genomics and oncology, he continues to illuminate the path toward personalized transformation for all.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Evans for this well-deserved recognition!

Read the press release here: https://hubs.la/Q04jswJL0

05/29/2026

Day 1 of IFM’s 32nd Annual International Conference brought together practitioners from around the world for a day of learning, connection, and clinical discovery.

Following opening remarks from IFM CEO Amy Mack, attendees engaged with thought leaders and experts exploring the latest developments in functional medicine.

As attendees join us both onsite and livestream, we look forward to the conversations and discoveries that will continue advancing functional medicine and improving patient care around the globe.

Stay tuned for more!

05/28/2026

The future is functional, and it starts today at AIC 2026!

Tune in for more AIC sneak peeks throughout the week. There is still time to join in person and livestream!

Link in bio to register today.

05/27/2026

Free AIC 2026 livestream broadcast, Saturday, May 30, from 2:00-2:45 pm PT!

Join us for a free livestream presentation of “The Neuroplasticity Revolution: Pathways to Healing the Nervous System” with Terry Wahls MD, FACP, MBA, FMCP-M. Live from the AIC mainstage, Dr. Wahls will explore the role of neuroplasticity in conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. This session will examine how nutrition, exercise, and cognitive training can promote positive neuroplasticity while mitigating negative changes. Attendees will gain evidence-based, actionable strategies to empower patients in supporting self-directed neural regeneration.

Save your spot here: https://youtube.com/live/ZpxzXUQz6FQ

05/26/2026

Special thanks to our Platinum and Gold exhibitors who help make AIC the largest and most influential event of the year!

IFM is grateful to our AIC 2026 Sponsors for their on-going support of this conference and advancement of the field of functional medicine. Their engagement and support of this event allows us to continue to equip confident and confident practitioners in functional medicine, and expand our reach to practitioners and patients worldwide.

Learn more about our sponsors and the valuable products and services they offer that support the delivery of functional medicine patient care: https://hubs.la/Q04hSY7N0

05/22/2026

Curious about AIC 2026? Get your exclusive first look at the upcoming presentations!

Join us on YouTube for a preview of inspiring lectures from Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, ABOIM on Medicine for All People: Reimagining Vitality Across the Lifespan; Sachin Patel, DC on Breathing New Life into Your Practice: How to Enhance Client Interactions and Outcomes Through Nervous System Regulation; and Regina Druz, MD, MBA, MS, FACC, FMCP-M on How to AI-tomate Your Practice: Practical Workflows Without Compromising Clinical Judgment, Privacy, or Ethics.

Head over to our YouTube channel right now https://hubs.la/Q04hKBTd0

It’s not too late to get your livestream ticket and access all AIC 2026 presentations from anywhere in the world! Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04hKFV10

See a preview of upcoming lectures from Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, ABOIM; Sachin Patel, DC; and Regina Druz, MD, MBA, MS, FACC, FMCP-MRegister for livestream now...

05/21/2026

The countdown to AIC 2026 has begun, and we’re looking forward to hearing expert presentations that will explore new ways to change the trajectory of chronic disease!

This year’s conference theme of "Science, Systems, and Connection: Enhancing Healthspan With Patient-Centered Solutions" will outline clinical strategies that place patients, their experiences, and the power of connection at the center of every solution.

Connect with us in person in San Diego May 27-30 or attend via the expanded livestream broadcast. Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04hrmwb0

05/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 📅

Applications for the 2026 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship open June 22, 2026.

This scholarship supports clinicians worldwide who are beginning their certification journey and currently serving medically underserved communities. Award recipients receive access to the October Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) program plus optional virtual facilitated sessions with functional medicine professionals to deepen learning and connection.

Eligibility requirements include:
• Completion of either Introduction to Functional Medicine or Lifestyle: The Foundations of Functional Medicine
• No prior AFMCP participation and no more than one APM completed
• Demonstrated work in or with medically underserved communities
• Eligibility for the Functional Medicine Certification Program

We especially encourage applications from BIPOC practitioners and clinicians serving BIPOC communities.

Learn more about IFM scholarships: https://hubs.la/Q04h3cM-0