UME Curriculum Certification offers numerous institutional and educational benefits:
- Demonstrates commitment to preventive and lifestyle-focused care.
- Prepares graduates to meet patient demand for evidence-based nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change counseling.
- Responds to medical student advocacy for increased LM content, particularly in nutrition and physical activity counseling.
- Promotes innovation and leadership in medical education transformation aligned with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
- Enhances national visibility and credibility, positioning the institution as a leader in addressing the root causes of chronic disease
- Prepares graduates to utilize lifestyle medicine pillars to reduce burnout and build resilience