Course Overview

Breaking Barriers: The Future of Whole Health PANEL

In this course, learn about the integration of whole health and integrative medicine into medical education, emphasizing a holistic approach from the start of training, emphasizing the biopsychosocial-spiritual model, self-care, and resiliency.
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2023 Annual Conference

October 6-8, 2023

Required Lessons

1 lesson with video, quiz, and evaluation

Time to Complete

48 minutes

Non-CME Eligible*

CME For this course has expired.

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Course Description

Learn about the integration of whole health and integrative medicine into medical education, emphasizing a holistic approach from the start of training. The curriculum focuses on the biopsychosocial-spiritual model, self-care, and resiliency. Advocacy and anti-racism principles are incorporated to address health disparities. The VA's role in virtual healthcare delivery is highlighted, showcasing the potential of blending virtual and in-person care and emphasizing the importance of incorporating core concepts in alignment with justice, diversity, and inclusion efforts.

Accreditation/CME

The CME for this course has expired, however you will continue to have access to your purchased content. 
For questions about CME credit, please contact us at https://www.aihm.org/contact/. The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and/or the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine.
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Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
  • Understand the integration of whole health and integrative medicine in medical education, with an emphasis on adopting a holistic approach to patient care from the beginning of training.
  • Explore the curriculum's focus on the biopsychosocial-spiritual model, self-care, and resiliency, gaining insights into their significance in fostering comprehensive healthcare practices.
  • Examine the incorporation of advocacy and anti-racism principles to address health disparities, and recognize the VA's pivotal role in virtual healthcare delivery, emphasizing the potential of blending virtual and in-person care while aligning core concepts with justice, diversity, and inclusion efforts.

What's included in this course?

This course includes the following:
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  • Video Recording
  • Downloadable Audio
  • Speaker Handout(s)
  • Quiz
  • Evaluation
  • Certificate of Completion

Course Outline

Meet Your Faculty

Ben Kligler, MD, MPH

Dr. Benjamin E. Kligler, MD, MPH, appointed Executive Director of the Veterans Health Administration's Office of Patient-Centered Care and Cultural Transformation (OPCC&CT) in May 2020, leads the implementation of the Whole Health model across the VA system. As a board-certified family physician with 25 years of experience in complementary and integrative medicine, he oversees programs empowering veterans to prioritize their well-being. Dr. Kligler, Professor of Family and Community Medicine at Icahn Mount Sinai School of Medicine, previously served as National Director of the Integrative Health Coordinating Center and Director of Education and Research for OPCC&CT. As the founding medical director of the Continuum Center for Health and Healing, he played a crucial role in advancing integrative medicine practices and education. Additionally, he is a core faculty member of the Leadership Program in Integrative Healthcare at Duke University.

Disclosure

No financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

Margaret Chesney, PhD


Margaret Chesney, Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Medicine at UCSF and Emerita Director of the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health, brings extensive experience in integrative health, including serving as Deputy and Acting Director of the NIH’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. As a Professor of Medicine at UCSF, she co-directed the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies. With a focus on behavior and chronic disease, she identifies risk factors and develops interventions, emphasizing health challenges in women, seniors, and the underserved. Recognized as an outstanding leader, she received numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine.

Disclosure

No financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

Rashmi Mullur, MD

Dr. Rashmi Mullur, Associate Professor of Medicine and inaugural Director of Integrative Medical Education at the David Geffen School of Medicine, spearheads a foundational Integrative Medicine curriculum for medical students. As Chief of Telehealth for the VA Greater Los Angeles, she pioneered tele-yoga programs and now guides virtual care initiatives. A board-certified internist, endocrinologist, and yoga instructor, Dr. Mullur's research demonstrates the positive impact of integrative approaches on patients with diabetes, pain, and stress. A passionate advocate for health equity, she draws from personal experiences as a caregiver and griever, emphasizing accessibility to integrative, whole-person care for all patients.

Disclosure

No financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.