Why did the renewal period change from 10 years in the IFMCP program to six years in the new program?

After much evaluation and discussion, the six-year renewal cycle was selected because of the pace of change in functional medicine practice. Even in the last 10 years since the first class of IFMCPs graduated from the program, functional medicine has evolved so much that the certification program must evolve with it. Reducing the certification lifecycle from 10 to six years ensures that certified professionals are staying up to date with the pace of change in functional medicine.