Does IFM offer scholarships?
IFM has three annual scholarship programs that support tuition toward IFM educational programs.
- Founders’ Scholarship:
- This scholarship was established and funded by IFM founders Susan and Jeff Bland. It supports functional medicine education for practitioners working with underserved communities who show exemplary leadership and passion for their communities and the mission of IFM.
- Debbie Sanstad Scholarship:
- In memory of longtime IFM team member Debbie Sanstad, this scholarship is intended for clinicians around the globe and alternates recognizing individuals based either inside or outside the United States on a yearly rotation.
- Functional Medicine for all Scholarship:
- This scholarship was created to help foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive field of functional medicine practitioners and patients. It is intended for clinicians who are beginning their education journey and are currently working with medically underserved communities.