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The Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship

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 within 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.

02/20/2026

You're invited to our Open House at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute! Join us to explore the Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship with Founding Director Tieraona Low Dog, MD, ABOIM, and Assistant Director Baljit Kaur Khamba, ND, EdD, MPH!

📅Thursday, April 23
🕑6-8 PM
📍Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
🍽️Light refreshments served.
RSVP: ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf-open-house

Why Explore the IFMF?
✅Meet our faculty leaders who have shaped integrative medicine.
✅Tour our state-of-the-art clinic space at the Samueli Institute, one of the largest ambulatory and inpatient integrative health programs in the US.
✅Learn about practical application of integrative and functional medicine in real-world clinical decision-making.
✅See how we prepare fellows for the American Board of Integrative Medicine board exam.

We look forward to hosting you on April 23!

02/16/2026

We’re proud to welcome the new Assistant Director of our Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship, Baljit Kaur Khamba, ND, EdD, MPH!

At the IFMF, Dr. Khamba supports curriculum development and academic oversight, bringing expertise in medical education, integrative psychiatry, and equity-centered training.

Dr. Khamba served as the Chair of Clinical Sciences and Associate Professor at Bastyr University San Diego, where she held senior leadership roles in clinical education and program development. She is a published researcher and an invited national and international speaker, with scholarly and educational work focused on integrative medicine, mental health, and advancing inclusive, evidence-informed healthcare training. Her work emphasizes translating research into clinical practice across diverse healthcare settings.

"The Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship empowers clinicians to translate science into meaningful patient care. Just as importantly, it cultivates thoughtful, collaborative leaders who are prepared to advance integrative medicine within healthcare systems," Dr. Khamba says.

"I am genuinely thrilled to welcome Dr. Khamba as Assistant Director. She brings a rare combination of scholarly excellence, thoughtful leadership, and heartfelt commitment to inclusive, evidence-informed care. Our fellows—and our entire community—will be enriched by her presence and her voice," says Founding Director Tieraona Low Dog, MD, ABOIM.

02/13/2026

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. Meet with Founding Director Tieraona Low Dog, MD, and Assistant Director Baljit Kaur Khamba ND, EdD, MPH. Participate in a Q&A and discuss why a functional, integrative approach to care can change the lives of both patients and practitioners.

➡️February 24, 2026
12-1 p.m. PT
via Zoom
Register: https://ucihealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/jHCmezEbSMuQYmkPOSYODg #/registration

Attendees receive a code to waive their application fee.

02/01/2026

Our Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute is shaped by the diverse perspectives of its faculty. Clinicians across disciplines come together to teach, mentor, and challenge fellows to think more broadly about personalized, whole-person patient care.

Hear from fellowship lecturer Rob Russell, DC, assistant vice present and clinical chief of staff at SCU Health, on why learning from multiple clinical viewpoints matters.

01/24/2026

This International Integrative Health Day, we're thinking about what it means to truly practice personalized, whole-person care.

"Integrative health is where science meets compassion. Where the many pieces of our lives are gathered gently back together," says our founding director, Tieraona Low Dog, MD.

What does integrative health mean to you?

01/14/2026

Don't miss some insightful presentations from our faculty members at the Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care conference on Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2026 in Carlsbad, CA. Join us at this dynamic, evidence-driven CME event designed to strengthen your clinical decision-making in nutrition, supplementation, and integrative approaches to health.

2026 Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care
✅When: January 29–February 1, 2026
✅Where: Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
✅Registration: http://ssihi.uci.edu/nscc2026
✅15% off: Use code FRIEND15

What to Expect:
✅Cutting-edge research on nutrition and supplementation
✅Clinically relevant, evidence-informed sessions
✅Full-day hands-on workshops
✅New content on AI and wearables in nutrition, integrative oncology, menopause, mitochondrial dysfunction, thyroid disorders, 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.

01/07/2026

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. 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.

➡️February 24, 2026
12-1 p.m. PT
via Zoom
Register: https://ucihealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/jHCmezEbSMuQYmkPOSYODg #/registration

Attendees receive a code to waive their application fee.

12/22/2025

We at the Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship wish you and your loved ones a joyful and restorative holiday season!

This time of year brings celebration, connection, and reflection. Amid the busy moments, we encourage you to make space for practices that support your well-being. A nourishing meal, a grounding breath, or a few quiet minutes of rest can help you maintain balance.

Our team will be stepping away briefly from social media to recharge and spend time with our families. We look forward to connecting with you in the New Year.

12/19/2025

What do you get when you participate in the Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship?

✅Career-long access to mentorship from esteemed Fellowship faculty
✅Preparation for the American Board of Integrative Medicine board exam
✅Inclusion in professional journal clubs and live grand rounds
✅Participation in a prestigious community of fellows
✅Opportunities for Continuing Medical Education and Maintenance of Certification Hours

Come join us! Combining the latest evidenced-informed approaches of both integrative and functional medicine, we equip you to provide the future of medicine... today.

Apply here: https://sites.uci.edu/ssihi/education/health-sciences-education/integrative-functional-medicine-fellowship/

12/10/2025

Many of our faculty members will be presenting at the Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care conference on Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2026 in Carlsbad, CA, hosted by the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. Join us at this dynamic, evidence-driven CME event designed to strengthen your clinical decision-making in nutrition, supplementation, and integrative approaches to health.

2026 Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care
✅When: January 29–February 1, 2026
✅Where: Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
✅Registration: http://ssihi.uci.edu/nscc2026
✅15% off: Use code FRIEND15

What to Expect:
✅Cutting-edge research on nutrition and supplementation
✅Clinically relevant, evidence-informed sessions
✅Full-day hands-on workshops
✅New content on AI and wearables in nutrition, integrative oncology, menopause, mitochondrial dysfunction, thyroid disorders, 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.

12/04/2025

Women’s health is evolving, and clinicians who embrace integrative care are shaping that future. By combining conventional medicine with nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and mind-body practices, clinicians can address all the unique factors that influence a woman's well-being. It is this whole-person, deeply personalized care that creates lasting change.

This forward-thinking approach is what defines our Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. And we're guided by expert faculty who are advancing what’s possible in women’s health.

Lilian Au, ND, is a naturopathic doctor at the Samueli Institute and our course director for Women's Health and Pediatrics. Dr. Au is fiercely passionate about maternal and child health, providing wellness care for infants, children and adults and treating a variety of acute illnesses and chronic conditions with evidence-informed traditional and natural therapies.

She co-created the Pre-Pregnancy Whole-Person Care Program at the Samueli Institute, a groundbreaking program that offers preconception integrative health services to women and their partners — with the goal of improving conception success, reducing pregnancy complications, and supporting healthier outcomes for women and children for generations.

Dr. Au's passion, leadership, and dedication to advancing research and programs in this critical discipline are making the future health of our community brighter.

Integrative approaches to women's health and pediatrics is just a glimpse into our comprehensive curriculum. To learn more, visit us here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf

11/27/2025

We're wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all our fellows, faculty, friends and family!

Today offers a moment to reflect with gratitude and to gather with the people who bring light and purpose to our days. May this holiday invite you to reconnect with loved ones, nourish your well-being, and enjoy the practices that ground you, whether it’s a peaceful walk outdoors, a calming deep breath, or a shared meal.

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