Doctors and physicians
Medical doctors, and practitioners of traditional systems of medicine who hold a recognised licence, including students, who want a systems framework and therapeutic nutrition skills.
Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition
IIFM's 6 month flagship program (FMCN) teaches doctors, nutritionists, dietitians and health coaches to apply functional medicine and clinical nutrition to real patients, through 14 modules and live case discussion.
Admissions +91 84606 18499, +91 91576 56664, admission@iifmedu.com. Enrolment is subject to our Refund and Cancellation Policy.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Format
- Pre recorded lectures and live sessions
- Curriculum
- 14 modules
- Certification
- Certified FMCN Practitioner
- Delivery
- Online, open to practitioners worldwide
- Fees
- Instalment options available
2 disciplines, one method
Functional medicine explains why a condition has developed in a particular person: the antecedents, triggers and mediators on their timeline, and the systems in the matrix that are driving their presentation. Clinical nutrition provides many of the most powerful ways to act on that understanding, through diet, nutrient status and lifestyle.
The program teaches both together, module by module, so practitioners move from reactive treatment of symptoms towards proactive, individualised care, working alongside conventional diagnosis and treatment.
Who it is for
Nutritionists and dietitians
Nutrition and dietetics graduates and students at bachelor's, master's or doctoral level who want to practise clinically oriented functional nutrition.
Health coaches
Coaches who want to understand the physiology behind behaviour change and work confidently with clinical teams.
Admissions confirm eligibility for each applicant based on their qualification and professional licence.
Key learning outcomes
Think in systems
Build a functional timeline for each patient and use the matrix to identify underlying drivers.
Read biomarkers in context
Assess insulin resistance beyond a single fasting value, and lipids beyond good and bad cholesterol.
Use therapeutic nutrition
Apply the cardiometabolic and elimination diets, identify micronutrient deficiencies and use supplement and nutrition protocols.
Work across systems
Approach blood sugar, cardiovascular, thyroid, gut, immune, adrenal and hormonal presentations with a clear method.
Coach for change
Guide patients through recovery with coaching, stress management and lifestyle techniques.
Grow your practice
Position your practice, find your niche and ideal client, and build authority.
Curriculum
The program is taught across 14 modules. Open any module to see what we teach in it.
Module 01. Blood Sugar Dysfunction
Focus area: Metabolic
What we teach
- Functional diagnosis of insulin resistance beyond fasting insulin
- Differentiation: diabetes, prediabetes and insulin resistance
- Glucose Tolerance Insulin Resistance Test (GTIRT)
- Metabolic syndrome: identification and classification
- Association with chronic lifestyle disorders
- Clinical reversal via nutrition, lifestyle and supplementation
Module 02. Cardiovascular Dysfunction
Focus area: Cardio
What we teach
- Functional CV biomarkers beyond conventional lipid profiles
- CVS risk assessment and cardiometabolic risk states
- Dyslipidaemia: prevention and reversal strategies
- Evidence based review of statin therapy and deprescription
- Apolipoprotein A and B, endothelial dysfunction
- Inflammation driven cardiovascular disorders
Module 03. Cardiometabolic Diet Therapy
Focus area: Diet Protocol
What we teach
- Principles and indications of the cardiometabolic diet
- Clinical features and patient implementation strategies
- Ready to use cardiometabolic diet plans
- Role of elimination principles within CM nutrition
Module 04. Applied Clinical Nutrition
Focus area: Nutrition
What we teach
- Body composition assessment and clinical interpretation
- Iron, zinc, vitamin D and K, magnesium, calcium, omega 3
- Folate, B12 metabolism, MTHFR polymorphisms, homocysteine
- Anaemia classification and nutrient based management
- Sarcopenia and altered body composition
- Nutrient driven fatigue and poor metabolic efficiency
Module 05. Thyroid Disorders
Focus area: Endocrine
What we teach
- Anatomy and physiology of the thyroid
- Functional interpretation of thyroid labs
- Hashimoto's, Graves' and subclinical patterns
- T4 and T3 combination therapy and medication optimisation
- Low dose naltrexone (LDN) in autoimmunity
- Symptom reduction protocols
Module 06. Inflammation and Immune Dysfunction
Focus area: Immune
What we teach
- Physiology of acute and chronic inflammation
- Biomarkers of inflammation
- Food sensitivities, intolerances and allergies
- Immune dysregulation patterns
- Functional approach to autoimmune mechanisms
- Functional medicine approach to inflammatory disorders
Module 07. Gut Dysfunction
Focus area: GI
What we teach
- Hypochlorhydria and impaired digestion
- SIBO and SIFO: diagnosis and management
- Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
- Dysbiosis and pathogenic overgrowth
- Intestinal permeability: causes and correction
- The 5R gut restoration framework
Module 08. Elimination Diet Therapy
Focus area: Diet Protocol
What we teach
- Principles and clinical indications of elimination protocols
- Structured elimination diet interventions
- Standardised diet plans
- Therapeutic meal planning and recipe formulation
Module 09. Hormones 1: Adrenal Dysfunction and Stress
Focus area: Neuroendocrine
What we teach
- HPA axis, limbic system and cortisol regulation
- Patterns and consequences of adrenal dysfunction
- Functional restoration strategies
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and mind body integration
- Impact of toxic relationships on health
- Adrenal dysfunction mapping using mind maps
Module 10. Hormones 2: Male and Female
Focus area: Hormones
What we teach
- Physiology and stages of menopausal transition
- Steroidogenesis pathway and hormonal regulation
- Oestrogen dominance: mechanisms and presentation
- PMS, PCOS and progesterone deficiency patterns
- HRT and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
- Male hormone health: testosterone physiology, andropause and male BHRT
- Hormone driven weight gain, mood and sleep
Module 11. Detoxification
Focus area: Environmental
What we teach
- Environmental toxins and entry points
- Phase I and Phase II detoxification pathways
- Assessing chronic toxic load
- Dental amalgam removal and non toxic living
- Detox food plan, cookware and food preparation
- Infrared sauna lamp protocols
Module 12. Health Coaching and Stress Management
Focus area: Practice
What we teach
- Stress physiology and systemic impact on health
- Behavioural change principles in clinical practice
- Patient communication and accountability frameworks
- Coaching strategies for long term recovery
Module 13. Supplement and Nutrition Protocols
Focus area: Supplementation
What we teach
- Foundations of therapeutic supplementation: when food alone isn't enough
- Reading the lab report for nutrient status
Module 14. FM Marketing and Growth
Focus area: Practice
What we teach
- Positioning your practice: finding your niche and ideal client
- Building authority
How you learn
Recorded lectures
Study each module at your own pace, wherever you are.
Live sessions
Interactive discussion, case studies and dedicated time for questions.
Real world case studies
Practical cases designed to build confidence with complex presentations.
Toolkit and FLR software
Practice materials you can use immediately, and one year of access to FLR software for structured blood report interpretation.
Faculty
Dr. Anish Musa
Founder, IIFM
MBBS, MS, IFMCP
Dr. Arzoo Panjwani
Director, IIFM
MBBS, FMU
Dr. Visalam Ramanathan
Faculty, Immune Function and Clinical Application
MBBS, MD, IFMCP
Dr. Mahetab Ashif
Faculty, Hormonal Health and BHRT
MBBS, DGO
Dr. Ankita Dhelia
Faculty, Detoxification: Principles and Clinical Application
MBBS, MSc Osteopathy, IFMCP
Ria Jain
Faculty, Cardiometabolic Nutrition Protocols
MSc Nutrition and Dietetics
Maitri Trivedi
Faculty, Elimination Diet Protocols
MSc Nutrition and Dietetics
Rashi Mathur
Faculty, Nutraceutical and Supplementation Protocols
FMCA, USA Certified Health Coach
Anandita Roongta
Faculty, Health Coaching and Methodologies
FMCA, USA Certified Health Coach
In practitioners' words
This Functional Medicine course dives deeper into biomarkers, methylation defects, detoxification, and other details that often get overlooked in current conventional healthcare model.
Dr. Anita MehraniMBBS, Diploma in Cosmetology, ACE certified Nutrition
It feels good to treat the root cause instead of just bouncing patients from one prescription to another.
Dr. Rahul BadeMBBS, MD, Dermatologist
The functional nutrition course was extremely beneficial, it came from people who were very well versed with deep subject and practical knowledge.
PriyashaliniClinical Nutritionist
Certification
Participants who complete the program are certified as FMCN Practitioners. Graduates can continue learning through Continuing Medical Education.
Program questions
Who is the Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition program for?
Healthcare professionals including medical doctors, licensed practitioners of traditional systems, nutritionists, dietitians and health coaches, as well as students in these fields. Admissions confirm eligibility for each applicant.
How long is the program and how is it delivered?
6 months, online, combining pre recorded lectures with live sessions that include interactive discussion, case studies and time for questions.
What modules does the program cover?
The program has 14 modules: Blood Sugar Dysfunction; Cardiovascular Dysfunction; Cardiometabolic Diet Therapy; Applied Clinical Nutrition; Thyroid Disorders; Inflammation and Immune Dysfunction; Gut Dysfunction; Elimination Diet Therapy; Hormones 1: Adrenal Dysfunction and Stress; Hormones 2: Male and Female; Detoxification; Health Coaching and Stress Management; Supplement and Nutrition Protocols; and FM Marketing and Growth.
Can I enrol from any country?
The program is delivered online and is open to practitioners worldwide. Eligibility depends on your qualification and professional licence, which admissions review with each applicant.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who complete the program are certified as FMCN Practitioners, and can then join Continuing Medical Education for graduates.
Does the program include content on traditional and complementary systems?
The program focuses on functional medicine and clinical nutrition, the method at the core of Integrated Functional Medicine. The wider landscape of care, including traditional and complementary approaches, is covered in the IIFM Knowledge Centre.
Does the program allow me to prescribe or change medication?
No. Training does not change your scope of practice. The program teaches practitioners how to collaborate with prescribing doctors on medication questions.
What does the program cost, and are instalments available?
Instalment options are available. The Admissions Team provides current fees on enquiry: +91 84606 18499, +91 91576 56664, admission@iifmedu.com.
Who do I contact about admission?
The Admissions Team on +91 84606 18499 or +91 91576 56664, or admission@iifmedu.com. For questions about course content and schedules, contact the Course Coordinator on +91 63558 56123 or edu@iifmedu.com.
What is Continuing Medical Education at IIFM?
An ongoing learning opportunity reserved for graduates of the Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition program. It is not a separate course open to everyone.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds and cancellations are governed by our Refund and Cancellation Policy and by the enrolment terms you receive before payment.
Ready to apply functional medicine and clinical nutrition in your practice?
Apply for the next cohort, or speak with admissions first.
Admissions +91 84606 18499, +91 91576 56664, admission@iifmedu.com