IFM Announces 2024 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship Winners
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The Institute for Functional Medicine Expands Scholarship Program
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has recently expanded its scholarship initiative, announcing the esteemed recipients of the 2024 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship. This program reflects IFM's dedication to enhance access to functional medicine, especially for those in underserved regions.
Purpose of the Scholarship
The Functional Medicine for All Scholarship is designed to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community within functional medicine, benefiting both practitioners and the patients they serve. It particularly targets clinicians beginning their certification who are committed to aiding medically underserved populations.
Impact on Patient Care
This year's awardees are impressive, collectively reaching an average of 1,432 patients weekly. They reflect a commitment to delivering personalized care that addresses patients' unique needs—an essential principle of functional medicine.
Celebrating the Recipients
CEO Amy R. Mack expressed pride in the recipients' dedication to advancing functional medicine globally. "These scholarship winners are dedicated to deepening their medical knowledge and ensuring patients receive a comprehensive, individualized therapeutic approach. We are thrilled to support their journey," she stated.
Expanded Scholarship Opportunities
In 2024, thanks to a generous grant from VoLo Foundation, IFM was able to increase the number of scholarships. A total of 31 scholarships were awarded, which includes collaborations with programs promoting Integrated Medicine for the Underserved (IM4US) and DNPs of Color (DOC).
List of 2024 Scholarship Winners
Here's the full lineup of the 2024 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship winners, showcasing the professions and respective focuses of remarkable individuals committed to improving healthcare:
- Adenike Okeowo, Nurse Practitioner in Community Health; New York
- Ana Archila, Physician Assistant in Family Medicine; Texas
- April Odom, Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice; Illinois
- Audra Hanners, Nurse Practitioner, Family & Psychiatric Mental Health; Ohio
- Benjamin Hayes, MD/DO, Internal Medicine; Georgia
- Gabriela Rocha, Nutrition Professional; Florida
- Gloria Bird, Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine; Tennessee
- Harpreet Takhar, Doctor of Optometry; Canada
- Jacqueline Sakaya, Pharmacist; Michigan
- Jaime Stewart, Physician Assistant in Family Medicine; Nevada
- Jill Baldwin, Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice; Kentucky
- Kaylie Tejada, Anesthesiology & Holistic Coaching; Florida
- Khara Jefferson, Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine; Louisiana
- Latrice White, Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine; Virginia
- Laura Mason, MD/DO, General Practice; United Kingdom
- Lohana Ribeiro da Silva, MD/DO, Integrative Medicine; Brazil
- Louise Rippengill-Clarke, MD/DO, General Practice; United Kingdom
- Maria Del M Rodriguez, ND, Family & Community Health; Puerto Rico
- Mary-Chrstine Sullivan, Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine; Massachusetts
- Melandie Fourie, MD/DO Family Medicine; South Africa
- Melissa Juarez, Physician Assistant in Family Medicine; Illinois
- Merika Hunter, Physician Assistant; Hawaii
- Miryam Demers, MD/DO, Family Physician; Canada
- Navneet Strickland, Nurse Practitioner, Family and Pain Management; Michigan
- Nirali DePasquale, Nurse Practitioner; Maryland
- Saira Dar, MD/DO, Family Medicine; California
- Samantha Lindsay, MD/DO, Family and Community Medicine Specialist; South Africa
- Selena Gilles, Nurse Practitioner; New York
- Sharine Forbes, Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine; California
- Sharon Johnson-Eby, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine; Mississippi
- Yoon Hang Kim, MD/DO, Preventive Medicine; Illinois
About IFM and Functional Medicine
The Institute for Functional Medicine has been at the forefront of health transformation for over three decades, supporting practitioners through quality education and certification while advocating for functional medicine. By focusing on root causes of health concerns, functional medicine promotes personalized strategies for better health outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Functional Medicine for All Scholarship?
The scholarship aims to enhance access to functional medicine by supporting clinicians working with underserved communities.
How many scholarships are awarded annually?
In 2024, a total of 31 scholarships were awarded, increased through a grant from VoLo Foundation.
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
The scholarship is intended for clinicians beginning their certification journey, particularly those serving underprivileged populations.
What impact do scholarship recipients have?
Recipients collectively reach an impressive number of patients, ensuring personalized care rooted in functional medicine principles.
How can I learn more about IFM's programs?
Visit IFM.org for detailed information about the scholarship initiatives and other educational offerings.
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