Learn Alongside Practitioners Across Healthcare
Patients’ diseases don’t develop in silos. Practitioners don’t optimally learn in silos. SAFM brings together diverse medical and wellness professionals to learn, collaborate, gain wisdom, and develop a shared framework for addressing complex chronic conditions.
Physician Assistants
Nutritionists and Dietitians
Physical Therapists
Other Medical & Wellness Professionals
Earn Accredited Continuing Education
Many SAFM programs offer CME/CE opportunities for eligible professions, helping you advance your clinical knowledge while meeting continuing education requirements.
Program at a Glance
DESIGNED FOR
Credentialed medical and wellness professionals
LEARNING FORMAT
Self-paced + live mentorship + case-based learning
TIME COMMITMENT
Typically 8–12 hours per week, but flexible for your needs
LEARNING PATH
Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → Certification → Ongoing Clinical Support
CME/CE
Available for eligible professions
COMMUNITY
Diverse practitioners from 20+ healthcare modalities and 75+ countries
ENROLLMENT
Rolling admissions with cohort-based milestones
IMPACT
5000+ practitioners trained to date
CLINICAL INSIGHT
See What’s Possible Through Applied Functional Medicine
LEVEL 1
Build Your Foundation
Develop a systems-based framework for understanding chronic disease and applying functional medicine principles in practice.
You’ll learn to:
- Assess complex cases through a functional medicine lens
- Understand key drivers of chronic disease
- Apply nutrition, lifestyle, supplement, and labwork fundamentals
- Identify patterns and root contributors across body systems
- Strengthen clinical confidence through case-based learning and mentorship
LEVEL 2
Advance Your Clinical Skills
Deepen your ability to navigate interconnected systems and manage increasingly complex cases.
You’ll learn to:
- Recognize relationships between immune, metabolic, mitochondrial, and toxic burden challenges
- Interpret advanced clinical patterns and case dynamics
- Refine assessment and intervention strategies
- Develop greater confidence in complex chronic condition management
- Collaborate with peers through advanced case review and discussion
Ignite Your Clinical Practice
Apply Functional Medicine in Practice
Bridge the gap between education and real-world application.
You’ll learn to:
- Integrate functional medicine into your current practice model
- Explore clinical, entrepreneurial, and managed-care pathways
- Improve patient communication and engagement
- Build sustainable workflows that support practitioner and patient success
- Learn from experienced practitioners and industry leaders
Practitioner Activator
Grow with Ongoing Mentorship & Community
Ongoing mentorship, community, and professional development designed to help you thrive as a functional medicine practitioner.
Focus areas include:
- Clinical mastery
- Practice development
- Patient experience
- Collaboration and leadership
- Professional fulfillment and longevity
- Continued mentorship and peer support
Explore the Complete Program
Explore the complete SAFM learning journey, including course curriculum, learning objectives, expected timelines, and what to expect from enrollment through certification.
More Than a Program
A New Way to Practice
Every practitioner’s journey is unique, but many share the same transformation: greater confidence in managing complex chronic conditions, a deeper understanding of root-cause medicine, and a supportive community of peers who continue to learn and grow together.
Hear more SAFM studentsDesigned for Lasting Clinical Growth
From structured coursework to mentorship and real-world case application, every component of the program builds toward greater capability and confidence.
Progressive Curriculum
A structured pathway that builds your knowledge and confidence over time.
Deep Dive Clinical Education
Explore chronic disease through a systems-based functional medicine framework.
Real-World Case Practice
Develop clinical reasoning through guided case analysis and discussion.
Live Mentorship
Learn directly from experienced faculty through coaching and Q&A sessions.
Collaborative Community
Connect with practitioners from more than 20 healthcare modalities.
Build Capabilities That Last a Career
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CLINICAL CONFIDENCE
Approach increasingly complex cases with greater confidence.
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SYSTEMS-BASED THINKING
Recognize patterns and root contributors across body systems.
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CLINICAL REASONING
Connect the dots beyond isolated symptoms.
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PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Integrate functional medicine into your current practice.
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COLLABORATIVE PERSPECTIVE
Work alongside practitioners from diverse disciplines.
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APPLIED FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CERTIFICATION
Earn the AFMC credential that reflects your commitment to advanced functional medicine
Tuition & Payment Options
SAFM is designed to be an investment in your long-term clinical growth. Choose the payment method that best fits your financial goals while receiving the same comprehensive education, mentorship, and support.
ANNUAL TUITION
$3,600
CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT METHOD
ANNUAL TUITION
$3,600
✓ Save $600
✓ Best Value
✓ One annual payment
PAYMENT PLAN
$350
PER MONTH*
✓ Pay over 12 months
✓ Same full program
✓ Flexible payments
MINIMUM 12-MONTH ENROLLMENT REQUIRED
Your commitment ensures the best learning experience and long-term results.
Total investment of $4,200 with the convenience of our 12-month payment plan.
