Integrative Medicine Fellowship Program

Thomas Jefferson University’s Department of Integrative Medicine & Nutritional Sciences and The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health offers a unique one-year, full-time fellowship in Integrative Medicine. Qualified applicants are graduates of an ACGME-accredited residency program who are board-certified in their area of specialty, or plan to board certify during the fellowship. 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 fellows with eligibility to take the ABOIM board examination and to apply for board certification.

Our faculty are trained in both conventional and integrative practices. Our curriculum is based on core knowledge of Integrative Medicine using ABOIM exam content areas as a foundation. The curriculum is diverse, with clinical, didactic and research components. 

Clinical

• Rotations with Marcus Institute attending physicians at both our Villanova and Center City sites, including elective experiences outside of the Marcus Institute
• Serve on our Inpatient Oncology Consultation Service
• Fellows will gain knowledge in:
  
• Women’s Health
• Men’s Health
• Integrative Psychiatry
• Integrative Nutrition
• Weight Management
• Regenerative and Hormonal Therapies
• Mind Body Therapies
• Exposure to other approaches, including hypnosis and NET
• Imaging & Research

Academic

• Attend monthly Journal Club, Grand Rounds, and Clinical Conference sessions
• Engage in monthly Wellness Seminars and Didactics
• Learn and participate in our eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program
• Participate in our Foundations in Mind-Body Medicine Course
• Participate in our Advanced Concepts in Integrative Nutrition course
• Assist in teaching Integrative Medicine Courses and the Healers Art Curriculum for Medical Students. 

Research can be designed for your area of interest in the field, or choose from one of many opportunities in innovative research in Integrative Health and Medicine.

To apply to the Integrative Medicine Fellowship program; please email the following application materials to IntegrativeMedFellow@jefferson.edu:

• Completed application (download via the "Fellowship Application (PDF)" button above)
• Current curriculum vitae (include all activities since medical school graduation with month/year format)
• Copy of medical school transcript
• Copy of USMLE or COMLEX scores
• Copy of ECFMG Certificate, if applicable
• Three letters of reference
• Copy of your current medical license
• Personal statement describing your background, your interest in integrative medicine and your career goals

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.

Nicholas Talamonti, DO  
Integrative Medicine Fellow, January 2024- December 2025

Dr. Nicholas Talamonti is a psychiatry trained physician interested in the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of the whole individual. Dr. Talamonti has deep roots in the Philadelphia community, graduating medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completing his Psychiatry residency at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. Dr. Talamonti is also a current student at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia where he pursues training in Psychodynamic therapy.

Throughout his training, Dr. Talamonti recognized an opportunity to enhance the traditional model of care for patients struggling with mental illness. While psychopharmacology and therapy are essential in treating mental health disorders, other factors such as nutrition, exercise, meditation, and spiritual health are valuable to incorporate for a holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Talamonti is particularly interested in the emerging field of psychedelic psychotherapy and the potential use of psychedelics in patients with mental health disorders who have not responded to traditional first-line treatments.  Dr. Talamonti is excited to learn more about integrative medicine and tailor his practice to improve psychiatric care within the Philadelphia community.

Outside of work, Dr. Talamonti finds joy hiking and spending time in nature. He is passionate about fitness and enjoys exercising his mind as well through meditation and reading. Dr. Talamonti is also an avid animal lover and owns 4 special needs cats. 

Michele Meredith, MD
Integrative Medicine Fellow, July 2025 - June 2026

Dr. Michele Meredith is a primary care physician with nine years of clinical experience, passionate about integrating holistic approaches into compassionate healthcare. Born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, she earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of South Alabama in Mobile.

Her professional interests focus on the mind-body connection, with a particular emphasis on how mindfulness and integrative medicine can foster healing in individuals who have experienced childhood trauma. Dr. Meredith is also deeply engaged in exploring the therapeutic benefits of nutrition, sleep, and nature in promoting overall wellness.

Beyond her medical practice, she enjoys traveling and serves as a volunteer with the Communications Department of her church. She continually seeks new insights that support both personal growth and impactful patient care.

Joshua Brikman, DO
Integrative Medicine Fellow, July 2025 - June 2026

Dr. Joshua Samuel Brikman is a Family Medicine physician raised in Northeast Philadelphia & Bucks County, PA. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Brandeis University in 2016. Following college, he worked as an Emergency Room Medical Scribe and volunteered as a Meals on Wheels delivery driver in the greater Philadelphia area. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2022 with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and was awarded the Hymen Kanoff, DO ’52 Memorial Award in Family Practice for his dedication to Family Medicine. Dr. Brikman completed Family Medicine residency at Jefferson Northeast in 2025. During residency, he began to appreciate treating patients in a holistic manner with an integrative and functional approach. He is honored to be invited as a Fellow to the Marcus Institute at Jefferson to further advance his knowledge in Integrative Medicine while learning under accomplished experts in this rapidly evolving field. 

In his spare time, Dr. Brikman enjoys cuddling with his new son, sci-fi and fantasy novels, managing computer servers, and experimenting with 3D printing.  He loves discussing monetary policy and Roman history when the time allows.