The educational component of the LMRC consists of 40 hours of virtual didactic units and 60 hours of application activities.
40 hours of virtual didactic units:
Each virtual didactic unit consists of two quizzes, interactive content, and one survey. The interactive content for each unit is approximately 60 minutes in length and can be completed asynchronously by each resident.
60 hours of application activities:
Prescribed Application Activities: LMRC participants must complete 40 hours of LMRC-designated, module-specific activities that may be completed independently or collaboratively with other LMRC participants.
Flexible Application Activities: LMRC participants must complete 20 hours of faculty-approved learning opportunities pertaining to lifestyle medicine to further prepare for clinical practice and the ABLM certification exam.
Educational Component | |||
Module Title | Virtual Didactic Units | Prescribed Application Activity Hours | Total Hours |
Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine |
3 | 3 | 6 |
Provider’s Self-Care and Influence on Community Wellness |
2 | 2 | 4 |
Nutrition in Chronic Disease: Prevention, Treatment, and Remission |
10 | 10 | 20 |
Physical Activity Science and Prescription |
6 | 6 | 12 |
Sleep Health Science and Interventions |
3 | 3 | 6 |
Substance Use Disorders: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment |
3 | 3 | 6 |
Fundamentals of Health Behavior Change |
4 | 4 | 8 |
Key Clinical Processes in Lifestyle Medicine |
3 | 3 | 6 |
Emotional and Mental Well-Being |
4 | 4 | 8 |
The Role of Positive Psychology |
2 | 2 | 4 |
Flexible Application Hours | 20 | 20 | |
Total Hours | 40 | 60 | 100 |
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