College
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Degree
Fellowship, Master's
Campus
Center City
Format
Online
Duration
2 Years
Starting Term
Spring, Fall
Program Leadership
Program Leadership
Program Contact
Now Accepting Applications
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with program start dates in early January and late August.
All applicants must complete the Fellowship Application below.
Applicants interested in pursuing the Master's degree as part of the remote fellowship experience must also complete a separate application for the Master's program.
More information about the Master of Science in Integrative Health Sciences and application process.
Two-Year, Part-Time Remote Integrative Medicine Fellowship with Optional Combined Master's Degree
Thomas Jefferson University’s Department of Integrative Medicine & Nutritional Sciences and the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health offers a unique two-year, part-time remote fellowship in Integrative Medicine. This program allows candidates more flexibility than our full-time fellowship, while still gaining access to a comprehensive curriculum and excellent medical faculty.
This fellowship has been approved by the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) to meet all the requirements of the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM). Completion of the fellowship program provides physicians (MDs and DOs) with eligibility to apply to take the ABOIM board examination and to apply for board certification.
Who can apply?
Our program is open to graduates of an ACGME-accredited residency program, as well as licensed nurse practitioners and Physicians Assistants.
Note
Only physicians (MDs and DOs) will be eligible to apply to sit for the board exam upon completion of the fellowship. Physician applicants must be board-certified in their area of specialty, or plan to board certify during the course of their fellowship training. The fellowship is open to any physician medical specialty and not limited to any subsets, e.g., primary care.
Didactic
- Our curriculum is based on core knowledge content of Integrative Medicine using ABOIM exam content areas as a foundation
- This program is designed for working professionals. Virtual curriculum utilizes synchronous and asynchronous methods of instruction and communication. Didactic work is primarily asynchronous, but will include scheduled live discussion and events. These events are recorded if live attendance is not possible, but in person attendance is strongly recommended
Highlights include:- Learn from faculty trained in both conventional and integrative practices
- Attend monthly live events including Journal Club, Grand Rounds, and Clinical Conference sessions
- Learn and participate in our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program
- Participate in our Foundations in Mind-Body Medicine graduate course
- Participate in our Foundations in Integrative Nutrition graduate course
- Participate in our Advanced Concepts in Integrative Nutrition course
- Participate in our courses in the Advanced Practice Certificate in Integrative Health Education & Leadership (Foundations in Integrative Health Education; Integrative Developmental Model for Wellness and Leadership; Integrative Health Education & Leadership Practicum)
Clinical
- Fellows must participate in 40 hours of clinical time during the course of their fellowship program
- Approved clinical experiences include a wide variety of integrative health practices
- Fellows can identify and submit a request for approval for an outside integrative medicine provider/program experience. Fellows must submit a description of the proposed program, supervisor, and hour log
Cost
Fellowship-Only track: $21,500
*Candidates will not be enrolled in the credit-bearing academic program and will not be able to transfer credits towards the Master‘s degree after beginning the Fellowship-only track.
Combined Master of Science in Integrative Health Sciences + Fellowship: MS Tuition + $10,000 Discounted Additional Fellowship Fee
Candidates who choose to enroll in the Master’s degree as part of the Remote Fellowship experience will be subject to the current tuition fees. Tuition is managed through the Institute of Emerging Health Professions. Additionally, this option includes a discounted fellowship fee of $10,000.
Application
To apply to the Integrative Medicine Remote Fellowship program; please email the following application materials to IntegrativeMedFellow@jefferson.edu:
- Completed application (download via the "Fellowship Application (PDF)" button above) and indicate that you are applying to the REMOTE fellowship
- Current curriculum vitae (include all activities since medical/graduate school graduation with month/year format)
- Copy of medical/NP/PA school transcript
- Copy of USMLE or COMLEX scores (medical applicants only)
- Copy of ECFMG Certificate, if applicable
- Three letters of reference
- Copy of your current medical and/or professional license
- Personal statement describing your background, your interest in integrative medicine and your career goal
Note
Academic credit is not awarded for the fellowship unless fellows are also enrolled in the Master of Science in Integrative Health Sciences program. Fellows also interested in obtaining the Master's degree will need to take an additional four graduate courses to satisfy program requirements. In order to receive credits for the Master of Science, you must apply to both the Remote Fellowship and MS Degree program separately as admission to the Master's of Science program does not guarantee acceptance into the fellowship program track.
Master of Science in Integrative Health Sciences Information & Application Process
About Jefferson
Jefferson began as a single hospital in 1825, and in 1877 it became one of the first teaching hospitals in the nation. And while our distinguished history is the bedrock of our reputation, it is our unwavering focus on the future that makes us stand out. In 2019 Sidney Kimmel Medical College launched the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, the first department of its kind at an academic medical school. Our fellowship in Integrated Medicine is one of the nearly 950 fellowships and residencies at Jefferson.
About The Marcus Institute
The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, includes two full-service clinics for medical consultations, a unique pharmacy-certified micronutrient infusion center; a wellness center specializing in fitness and mindfulness programs; a state-of-the-art imaging facility that includes MRI, fMRI, and PET imaging. The Marcus Institute sees a wide range of patients and offers chronic illness care, preventive medicine, and numerous wellness services. Our physicians are credentialed by Jefferson and they have advanced integrative medicine training in a wide range of approaches, including functional medicine, mind-body therapies, nutritional therapies and natural remedies, body work. The Marcus Institute has one of the largest Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs in the country and a robust research program with seven active clinical trials and multiple ongoing research projects.