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A two-year training program from UCI's Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute that equips physicians to provide the future of medicine - today.

The Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship equips physicians with the cutting-edge knowledge for providing the future of medicine – today. This two-year hybrid training program combines the flexibility of online learning with the immersive and practical, as well as in-person retreats, providing physicians with a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the latest evidence-informed medicine w

ithin a framework of integrative and functional approaches. From nutrigenomics, lifestyle, and environmental medicine to advanced diagnostic testing and personalized case-based treatment plans, physicians will gain the knowledge and confidence required to deliver the comprehensive, precision medicine that patients are demanding and deserve. This transformative Fellowship is based on proven, real-world experience at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, the largest ambulatory and inpatient integrative health program in the United States. Eligible graduates will be able to sit for the board certification exam offered by the American Board of Integrative Medicine.

08/26/2026

This is your last chance to apply for a spot in our Fall 2026 cohort! Applications for this year's Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship close September 14. Cohort begins September 28.

Apply here and become eligible to pursue both ABOIM certification and the FMCP-M credential: https://ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf

The Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship at the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (.institute) is an innovative fellowship designed for the realities of clinical complexity.

Healthcare is evolving, and clinicians are increasingly called to manage complexity, chronic disease, and root causes, often within systems not designed for this level of care. This fellowship provides rigorous, evidence-informed training that equips MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs to integrate whole-person, functional, and integrative approaches into everyday clinical practice. Graduates develop stronger clinical reasoning, expanded therapeutic strategies, and the confidence to deliver personalized care that improves patient outcomes and restores meaning in their work.

08/20/2026

The practice of medicine is rapidly changing and patients are expecting more from their clinicians than ever before. Do you want to deliver the comprehensive, personalized, whole-person care that patients are demanding?

Join us for a virtual informational session about the Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship at the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. Meet with Founding Director Tieraona Low Dog, MD, and participate in a Q&A to discuss why a functional, integrative approach to care can change the lives of both patients and practitioners.

➡️Sept. 2, 2026
6-7 p.m. PT
via Zoom

Register here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf-events

Attendees receive a code to waive their application fee.

08/13/2026

There is a critical education gap for clinicians in understanding the critical role of nutrition in preventing and treating disease. That's why our fellowship is prioritizing nutritional education.

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in achieving optimal health, either supporting or hindering an individual’s efforts. With Ashley Koff, RD, who brings over two decades of experience as a practitioner/educator/author/consultant, our fellows delve into the science of nutrition with a focus on personalization. They explore the vital roles of micronutrients and macronutrients, examine various therapeutic diets, and learn how to integrate nutrigenomic testing into their practice. They also gain expertise in conducting integrative nutrition assessments, among other key skills.

Are you ready to bring these tools to your practice and help enhance your patients' well-being? Learn more and apply here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf

08/06/2026

The practice of medicine is rapidly changing and patients are expecting more from their clinicians than ever before. Do you want to deliver the comprehensive, personalized, whole-person care that patients are demanding?

Join us for a virtual informational session about the Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship at the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. Meet with Founding Director Tieraona Low Dog, MD, and Program Coordinator Joanne Kim, MA. Participate in a Q&A and discuss why a functional, integrative approach to care can change the lives of both patients and practitioners.

➡️Sept. 2, 2026
6-7 p.m. PT
via Zoom

Register here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf-events

Attendees receive a code to waive their application fee.

07/29/2026

Why do clinicians choose the Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship? 🤔

Our fellows share what drew them to our program: a chance to go beyond symptoms, uncover the root causes of chronic conditions, and support patients’ health in a truly personalized way.

From hands-on culinary medicine training to understanding advanced diagnostic testing and practical clinical strategies, this fellowship equips clinicians with the tools to transform their patient care.

🎥 Watch their stories and see how they’re restoring meaning in their work.

Learn more about our Fellowship here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf

07/20/2026

Don't miss some of our faculty at the 2027 Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care conference!

Nutrition and supplementation are becoming increasingly central to patient care — and the evidence continues to show this. With U.S. adults spending nearly $60 billion annually on dietary supplements, patients are seeking guidance that they can trust. The 2027 Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care (NSCC) conference provides you with opportunities to connect with top experts in integrative and functional medicine and strategies to translate emerging research into real-world clinical strategies.

2027 Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care
✅When: February 4-7, 2027
✅Where: Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine CA
✅Registration: ssihi.uci.edu/nscc2027

Highlights:
✅Reviews of cutting-edge research on nutrition and supplementation
✅Clinically relevant, evidence-informed sessions
✅Full-day hands-on workshops
✅New content on women's health, teaching kitchens, psychedelic therapy, chronic conditions, biochemical processes, nutritional resilience, GI complaints, and more.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or just beginning to incorporate nutrition and supplementation into your practice, you'll gain the tools, frameworks, and up-to-date knowledge needed to make informed, personalized recommendations that improve patient outcomes.

07/06/2026

One fellowship. Two leading educational pathways.

For years, clinicians interested in both integrative medicine and functional medicine have had to pursue separate educational pathways. The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute at University of California, Irvine is the first major academic medical center to bring them together in a single fellowship.

The Samueli Institute now offers a unified two-year fellowship that enables qualified clinicians to pursue eligibility for board certification by the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) and the Functional Medicine Certified Professional–Medical (FMCP-M) credential.

Led by founding director Tieraona Low Dog, MD, the hybrid Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship combines online learning, in-person intensives, and mentorship for clinicians seeking advanced training in personalized, preventive, and whole-person care.

Applications are now open for Fall 2026. Visit us here for more details: https://ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf

07/01/2026

Two of our faculty members are meeting a critical and often overlooked need in women’s health!

With fertility challenges on the rise, there is immense emotional and physical stress on families. But the solution is about more than just helping someone get pregnant. The Integrative Preconception Care Program at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute is about creating a stronger foundation for healthy pregnancies, improved maternal health outcomes, and thriving children for future generations to come.

Karen Lindsay, PhD, RDN, and Lilian Au, ND, MPH, launched the program to provide whole-person care to individuals and couples looking to lay the healthiest possible foundation before pregnancy. It follows the success of their pilot cohorts in 2024 and 2025, in which they observed decreased stress, improved food skills and mindfulness, increased diet quality scores, and corrected nutrient deficiencies in patients. These observations indicate that a whole-person, pre-pregnancy intervention has the potential to provide significant health benefits for people wanting to start a family.

This is an exciting example of how integrative health can help fill important gaps in care, especially for women.

The Integrative Preconception Care Program is currently accepting patients at the Samueli Institute. See more information here: https://ssihiconcierge.plusamenities.com/pages/integrative-preconception-care

06/17/2026

Don't miss this important lecture from our Women's Health and Pediatrics course director Lilian Au, ND, MPH, a naturopathic doctor at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. Based on her years of experience caring for moms-to-be and children and her latest project expanding access to maternal integrative care, she'll discuss how a whole-person approach can support preconception health and pregnancy success.

📅Integrative Insider Live! Nurturing New Beginnings
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
In Person: at SSIHI with light refreshments served before
Virtual: via Zoom
Register: ssihi.uci.edu/events

Dr. Au and her esteemed colleague Karen Lindsay, PhD, RDN, early-career Samueli Endowed Chair and registered dietitian nutritionist, will outline the role of naturopathic care, evidence-informed nutrition, and lifestyle practices—including stress resilience, sleep, and movement—to optimize the body’s readiness for conception and support maternal and child health throughout the journey.

Join them and gain practical, accessible strategies that you can implement with your own patients to nourish the body, enhance physical and emotional well-being, and build a strong foundation for both parent and baby—from early planning through pregnancy and beyond.

06/15/2026

We were so happy to host a cohort of our fellows for their Residential Retreat at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute! They came together for presentations on integrative and functional medicine, hands-on culinary medicine lessons in our educational kitchen, interactive experiences with acupressure and mindfulness, and so much more. Looking forward to seeing how these incredible clinicians will use these teachings to transform their practice!

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