Functional Medicine Certificate

Enhance your skill set upon graduation from the naturopathic doctorate program with coursework offered at Bastyr University which leads to Institute of Functional Medicine certification.

Functional Medicine Certificate

Bastyr’s unique IFM certification program allows ND students in their final year of the program the opportunity to complete all coursework for IFM certification. The training provides additional clinical skills and another effective framework to apply for patients with chronic, complex conditions​. IFM certification is well-recognized​ and enhances employability. This offering is also eligible for financial aid.

In order to obtain the formal IFM certificate, program participants will also have to complete a post-graduation exam.

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Location
San Diego
Seattle
Program Length

1 year, concurrent with 4th or 5th year of ND program

Credentials Earned

Credentials obtained: Functional Medicine Certificate, enabling individuals to pursue the IFM certificate upon completion. 

 

IFM's Functional Medicine Certification Program Highlights

18 credits taken concurrently with last year of the ND program.

IFM Certified Practitioners gain expertise, clinical satisfaction, and professional advancement.

Offered at Seattle and San Diego campuses

Functional Medicine Certificate Program Details

The curriculum tables that follow list the tentative schedule of courses each quarter.

Year I

Summer

FM8301 Intro to Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (3 credits)

FM8302 Functional Medicine Grand Rounds 1 (0.5 credits)

FM8801 Functional Medicine Clinical Rotation (2 credits)

FM8810 Functional Medicine Preceptorship (1.0 credits)

 

Fall

FM8303 Advanced Practice of Functional Medicine in Gastroenterology (2 credits)

FM8304 Advanced Practice of Functional Medicine in Cardiometabolic Conditions (2 credits)

FM8305 Functional Medicine Food Plans (0.5 credits)

FM8306 Functional Medicine Grand Rounds 2 (0.5 credits)

FM8802 Functional Medicine Clinical Rotation (2 credits)

 

Winter

FM8307 Advanced Practice of Functional Medicine in Endocrinology (2 credits)

FM8308 Advanced Practice of Functional Medicine in Immune Conditions (2 credits)

FM8309 Functional Medicine Grand Rounds 3 (0.5 credits)

FM8803 Functional Medicine Rotation (2.0 credits)

 

Spring

FM8310 Advanced Practice of Functional Medicine in Environmental Health (2 credits)

FM8311 Advanced Practice of Functional Medicine in Bioenergetics (1.5 credits)

FM8312 Functional Medicine Case Writing (1 credit)

FM8313 Functional Medicine Grand Rounds 4 (0.5 credits)

FM8804 Functional Medicine Clinical Rotation (2.0 credits)

See the tentative schedule for courses each quarter.

IFM’s Functional Medicine Certification Program (IFMCP) is designed to help established clinicians develop advanced skills and competence in the treatment of patients. IFMCP does not grant any additional legal or specialty status. Clinicians can only apply their functional medicine education within the scope of their current healthcare licensure.

Students in their 4th and 5th year of the ND program are eligible. 

For more information, see tuition and fees.

IFM Certified Practitioners gain expertise, clinical satisfaction, and professional advancement.

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