Applied Functional Medicine Certified Practitioners

raising the standard of
functional medicine training

At the School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM), our dedicated practitioners commit to 400+ hours of rigorous training in advanced functional medicine sciences and validated application through clinical case studies.

Through intensive study of chronic disease etiology, functional physiology, and evidence-based intervention, along with hands-on clinical practice, practitioners who achieve SAFM’s distinguished Applied Functional Medicine Certification are uniquely qualified to provide individually targeted strategies that address the multi-faceted nature of today’s complex health challenges.

The result: root-cause resolution, empowered patients, successful practices.

What It Means To Be AFMC Certified

Complete two semesters of training, a clinical skills inter-semester, and three levels of examination.

Display competence in applying functional medicine knowledge through submission of a formal patient/client case study.

Achieve certification and maintain active status of the credential via recertification every three years.

The AFMC Difference

The prestigious AFMC certification is earned through 2.5-3 years of immersive study, clinical application, and examination.

Graduates emerge with a deep knowledge of functional medicine science and application in addition to the systems thinking required to tackle complex cases and address the root-cause of disease.

It is SAFM’s relentless commitment to ongoing training and clinical application practice that makes AFMC certified practitioners sought after experts in their field. From physicians to nurse practitioners to health coaches to pharmacists, these dedicated health professionals are uniquely qualified to make an impact using functional medicine.

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SAFM’s Scientific Review Council

The Applied Functional Medicine Certification (AFMC) is designed and uniquely offered by SAFM. This credential is made available only to eligible students and graduates.

Our Scientific Review Council is comprised of experts in the fields of functional medicine, clinical practice and health coaching, and health and wellness entrepreneurship. This group provides annual review and approval of the SAFM certification examinations to validate the scientific integrity of the AFMC credential and certify that our training provides substantial scientific rigor and expertise in applied functional medicine knowledge.

Council oversight ensures that students are armed with the latest research and practice in healthcare and the field of functional medicine, and that we maintain our ability to proudly claim our accreditation status.

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