Expanding Opportunities for LGBTQ Care in Mexico
2024 Founders' Scholarship recipient Leticia Mendoza Galindo, MD, explains how functional medicine inspires her to give back to her community.
Your Generous Support Helps the Thousands of Patients Served by These Clinicians
Tax-deductible contributions over $500 directly support IFM scholarship and mentorship opportunities for clinicians who serve individuals experiencing the burdens of chronic disease most acutely. Functional medicine restores healthy function and restores hope for these communities worldwide.
Functional Medicine for All Scholarships Directly Impact Community and Population Health
Patient voice and choice are critical for improving health outcomes, regardless of socioeconomic status. This scholarship program trains clinicians to provide personalized care that systematically addresses the social determinants of health and meets patients where they are in their health journeys.
Integrative Medicine for the Underserved (IM4US)
IFM has been a proud partner of IM4US since 2017, working together to improve the quality of care provided to underserved populations. Through scholarships and customized clinical tools, we help IM4US clinicians implement functional medicine principles like lifestyle modifications at a community level.
DNPs of Color (DOC)
IFM is committed to elevating the voice and expertise of clinicians of color across medical disciplines. Our partnership with DOC supports education and training opportunities for nursing professionals to become leaders in their field as advocates of functional medicine.
The VoLo Foundation
Through our shared vision of improving equitable access to healthcare, a generous grant from the VoLo Foundation helped IFM increase the number of Functional Medicine for All scholarships in 2024. Eleven additional scholarships were awarded to clinicians from both IM4US and DOC programs.
Together, We Can Create Lasting Change
Your organization has a critical role to play in the future of healthcare. By training more providers in the functional medicine approach, you are demonstrating your commitment to comprehensive care that treats the whole person and moves patients toward a greater state of health.
Partnering With Integrative Medicine for the Underserved (IM4US)
IFM is proud to collaborate with IM4US to enhance the understanding and practice of functional medicine in diverse communities across the globe. We partner to provide scholarships, customized clinical tools, and mentorship opportunities to elevate the practice of root-cause medicine.