Integrative Medicine Fellowship

Program Description

The University of Michigan Integrative Medicine Program supports a stand-alone, 12-month fellowship for Family Medicine physicians interested in pursuing post-residency training in the clinical practice of Integrative Medicine. The fellowship provides time to learn about a variety of CAM therapies, interact with integrative physicians and alternative providers, and receive in-depth training in the clinical practice of Integrative Medicine.

Key Characteristics

• Work one-on-one with leaders in the fields of Integrative Medicine, Anthroposophic Medicine, and Holistic Medicine
• Gain clinical experience in a University of Michigan Integrative Medicine Clinic that models current philosophy of practice
• Achieve competency in a self-defined core curricular area
• Interact with complementary and alternative practitioners in the community to explore Integrative Pharmacy, Holistic Nutrition, Massage, Acupuncture, and other therapeutic modalities
• Engage in interdisciplinary learning activities that focus on topics such as journal writing, health coaching, spiritual care, healing relationships, and professional collaboration
• Have the opportunity to participate in research projects, professional conferences, faculty development initiatives, and formal certification programs
• Attend special topic seminars to explore a broad spectrum of integrative healthcare issues; for example, the treatment of chronic pain, cancer, and cardiovascular disease
• Access a broad spectrum of university library resources and services

In 2003, the University of Michigan Integrative Medicine Clinic was established. The practice operates as part of a family medicine clinic and offers a rare opportunity for fellows to experience an integrative approach to patient care. Family physicians in the practice are able to collaborate with a large community of alternative practitioners in the Ann Arbor area. The University of Michigan has a long history of leadership in this field of Integrative Medicine. It was awarded the distinction as a National Institute of Health Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research in Cardiology in 1998 and now supports a variety of affiliated research projects. Grants to integrate Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) into the Medical School curriculum have supported the development of an educational component within University of Michigan Integrative Medicine. 

Sara Warber M.D. is the director of the Integrative Medicine Fellowship. She received her Family Medicine training at the University of Michigan, furthering her professional development at the university through a Fellowship in the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program. Dr. Warber joined the University of Michigan faculty in July 1997.

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