Osher Faculty Fellowship in Integrative Health
The Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University, in collaboration with the Osher Collaborative, offers a year-long, advanced training program for MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs with faculty appointments at academic health programs. Designed for practicing clinicians, the fellowship cultivates skilled leaders in integrative health through an interdepartmental, mostly remote learning experience.
Fellows gain in-depth training across the pillars of integrative medicine—including mind-body practices, nutrition, natural products, manual medicine, and whole-systems approaches—while continuing their clinical work. The program also supports fellows in pursuing individualized areas of interest, scholarly projects, and leadership development. Upon completion of the program, scholars will be eligible to sit for the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) certification exam, affirming their expertise in evidence-informed, whole-person care.
The Osher Collaborative’s broad scope of clinician expertise and diverse patient populations offers fellows a unique breadth and depth of learning opportunities. Teaching faculty are drawn from across the 10 US academic health centers that comprise the Osher Collaborative: Northwestern University, University of California San Francisco, Harvard University, Vanderbilt University, University of Washington, University of Miami, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Utah, University of Cincinnati, and University of Vermont. This cross-institutional network brings diverse clinical and academic perspectives into the fellowship. At Northwestern, fellows also benefit from the Osher Center’s robust research and education programs, which enhance mentorship, scholarship, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Osher Collaborative’s broad scope of clinician expertise and diverse patient populations offer a unique breadth and depth of learning opportunities. In addition, the resources and faculty of the Northwestern Osher research and education programs enhance educational activities, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for fellows.
About the Program
Expectations
During the one-year fellowship, Faculty Fellows are expected to engage in a mix of interactive learning, mentorship, and self-directed study.
Program Components
- Weekly live sessions: 3-hour synchronous learning sessions held via Zoom on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM PST / 12:00–3:00 PM CST / 1:00–4:00 PM EST.
- Self-directed curriculum: A comprehensive integrative health curriculum developed by expert faculty across the Osher Collaborative.
- Monthly mentored case presentations: Fellows are grouped by specialty to support case-based learning and real-world application through collaborative discussion of integrative treatment plans.
- Scholarly project: A mentored project with clinical, educational, and/or research components that aligns with each fellow’s professional interests and goals.
- Optional personal health coaching: Fellows may participate in individualized coaching to enhance their own well-being and professional growth.
- Tuition expected to be ~$14,000
- Upon completion of the program, scholars will be eligible to sit for the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) exam
Eligibility
Applicants must be an MD, DO, NP, or PA-C with at least three years of post-training experience and currently hold an 80% or greater full-time equivalent (FTE) position at a U.S.-based academic institution. At Northwestern, eligible faculty appointments include tenure-track, non-tenure track, and health system clinician roles. Both primary care and specialty clinicians are encouraged to apply.
Tuition
Tuition for the 2025–2026 Osher Faculty Fellowship is $14,000. Northwestern faculty may be eligible for partial scholarship support through the Osher Center for Integrative Health. Upon acceptance, Northwestern faculty are asked to submit a brief paragraph to Dr. Melinda Ring (mring@nm.org) outlining how they plan to apply what they’ve learned through the fellowship to advance integrative health within institutional programs—whether clinical, educational, or community-based.
Application Process
Applications for 2025-26 will open in the fall.
For more information, visit the Osher Collaborative website.
Application Requirements
- Complete the online application. (A letter of recommendation is required, so please plan accordingly.)
- Curriculum vitae, including current educational role, responsibility and activities
- Statement of interest in integrative healthcare (one page), which should include:
- A brief summary of pertinent background information that may not be apparent from the CV, such as how the applicant became interested in integrative medicine and any prior training in integrative medicine
- The applicant’s educational goals for the Faculty Fellowship (e.g., develop expertise in mind-body practices and nutrition)
- Statement of professional goals following the Faculty Fellowship, and how completing the program will help to achieve them
- A description of the scholarly project being proposed
- Letter of approval/support from your departmental chair or division chief.
For any questions, please contact Nico Henderson (Nicole.Henderson@ucsf.edu).
Program Leadership
- Melinda Ring, MD, FACP, ABOIM, Executive Director Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern
- Anand Dhruva, MD, Director of Education, UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health
Current & Past Fellows
The Osher Collaborative Faculty Fellowship is a vital cornerstone in the advancement of integrative medicine and healthcare education. Its significance is evident not only in the enriched educational experiences it offers faculty members but also in its broader contribution to improving patient care, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of healthcare. This competitive program serves as a beacon of progress, illuminating the path towards a more patient-centered, evidence-based, and integrative approach to healthcare education and practice.
Learn more about the current and past fellows on the Osher Collaborative site:
Contact Us
For more information or to receive updates on the development of this program, contact Nico Henderson at the University of California San Francisco.