COURSES
Evidence-Based Courses in Lifestyle Medicine & Behavior Change
Structured, academically rigorous courses designed for clinicians, educators, students, and health professionals at all stages of training.
Each course combines evidence-based science with practical tools to support real-world application in healthcare, education, and personal practice.
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Courses, guides & lecture series
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Foundational pillars covered
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Levels — foundational to advanced
CORE CURRICULUM
The structured course path
Three sequential courses that take a learner from foundational science to advanced clinical application.
COURSE · FOUNDATIONAL
Lifestyle Medicine 101
A comprehensive introduction to the science, history, and clinical application of lifestyle medicine — widely used in academic and clinical education settings.
Physical activity
Nutrition
Sleep
Stress resilience
Social connection
Avoidance of risky substances
For learners seeking a strong foundational understanding of lifestyle medicine.
COURSE · FOUNDATIONAL
Behavior Change 101
The foundational course that launched the Lifestyle Medicine Teaching platform. Covers the theories, frameworks, and practical skills required to support sustainable behavior change in clinical and educational settings — and establishes the structure for every course that follows.
Behavior change theories
Motivational interviewing
Appreciative inquiry
Goal setting & action planning
The COACH approach
Collaboration & negotiation
Sustaining change
For physicians, students, educators, and health coaches.
COURSE · ADVANCED
Lifestyle Medicine: Next Level
Deepens understanding of lifestyle medicine research, counseling strategies, and reflective practice for learners who've completed foundational training.
Advanced research & evidence
Clinical application
Reflective practice
Advanced counseling & teaching
For experienced clinicians and educators with foundational training complete.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
Beyond the core curriculum
Targeted programs and quick-reference tools for specific audiences and settings.
Teen Curriculum
Introduces teenagers to the principles of lifestyle medicine and helps them build lifelong healthy habits — nutrition, activity, sleep, stress, and social connection. Built for schools, youth programs, and community health initiatives.
For: Educators, wellness teachers, youth & public health program leaders
LM Pocket Guide
A concise, practical reference for lifestyle medicine conversations in clinical settings — built for busy healthcare professionals who need strategies they can use in routine patient visits.
For: Physicians, trainees, practitioners, health coaches
LIVELY Program
Lifestyle medicine in action — translates core principles into sustainable, everyday habits around nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management.
For: Clinicians, coaches, students, and individuals building healthier habits
LMIG Lecture Series
A curated collection of expert-led talks on the six pillars and behavior change, hosted by Dr. Beth Frates and Dr. Meagan Grega with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Ready to play for any faculty-led discussion.
For: Medical educators, students, and LMIG chapters nationwide
HOW THE COURSES ARE DESIGNED
Built for the classroom and the clinic
Evidence-based and academically rigorous
Structured for clarity and ease of teaching
Modular and adaptable to different learning environments
Designed for real-world application
COURSES MAY INCLUDE
What's inside each course
Structured Modules
Downloadable teaching materials
Practical activities and applications
Curated references and resources
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