Integrative Medicine Track
The Methodist Charlton Family Medicine Residency Program offers residents the opportunity to participate in a dedicated Integrative Medicine Track, reflecting our commitment to whole-person, patient-centered care. This longitudinal curriculum combines online learning, experiential rotations, shared projects, and the integration of knowledge into everyday clinical practice.
Enrollment in the Integrative Medicine Track is open to PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents who wish to formally expand their training in integrative and lifestyle medicine.
Curriculum Overview
Our program partners with the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine to provide residents access to the Integrative Medicine in Residency (IMR) curriculum.
- IMR Core Curriculum (100 hours): Covers evidence-based conventional and complementary approaches to wellness and disease management.
- IMR Advanced Curriculum (75 additional hours): Offers a deeper exploration of integrative medicine for residents who choose to continue beyond the core.
Sample Topics from the IMR Core
- Introduction to Integrative Medicine
- Interprofessional Healthcare & Wellbeing
- Nutrition for Health & Healing
- Physical Activity in Medicine
- Integrative Sleep Health
- Environmental Health & Wellness
- Foundations in Supplements
- Mind-Body Medicine Approaches
- Systems and Models in Integrative Medicine
- Clinical Applications of Integrative Medicine
On-Site Integrative Medicine Activities
Beyond online learning, residents participate in a variety of wellness and experiential opportunities, including:
- Wellness groups and self-care challenges
- Mindfulness Sessions
- Yoga sessions
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment experiences
These activities reinforce the principles of integrative medicine while nurturing resident wellness.
Commitment to Whole-Person Care
Through the Integrative Medicine Track, our residents gain skills to positively influence patient health by addressing the full spectrum of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental factors that affect well-being. Our faculty and staff are equally committed to supporting residents in their own professional, emotional, and personal growth.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the IMR curriculum, residents receive a Certificate of Completion jointly awarded by the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and Methodist Health System.
How to Enroll
Residents interested in joining the Integrative Medicine Track should contact Dr. Kabani for more details.