Medical Students Overview
At Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, medical students are immersed in a four-year journey that seamlessly weaves integrative medicine into every stage of their education. From electives to hands-on wellness activities, students engage with core principles of lifestyle and integrative health through a rich curriculum that includes an innovative thread. For those eager to dive deeper, the Osher Center for Integrative Health offers exclusive, faculty-led opportunities to explore this evolving field, empowering future physicians to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
Conferences & Events
M4: Leadership & Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS into IM)
Leadership & Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS) is an Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health program. The LEAPS into IM program (Leadership and Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine) is a week-long, immersive educational and leadership experience designed for medical students who are interested in integrative medicine (IM). It typically takes place during the summer and brings together students from across North America. It is hosted by the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health (ACIMH), often in collaboration with other institutions.
LEAPS into IM program happens yearly over the summer. Please click here to apply and to contact the program representatives for questions.
All 4 Years: The Humanistic Elective in Activism, Reflective Transformation and Integrative Medicine (HEART IM)
HEART-IM is a program of the American Medical Students Association that provides 25 fourth-year medical students with a unique and rewarding way to conclude their medical school careers and prepare for their future work as healer-physicians.
Program applicants should have a strong interest in exploring the path of healing within the modern world and medical system. The monthlong elective is structured as a group exploration of what it means to be a healer and how we can each work to embody it as we progress in our careers.
Student Interest Groups
Student-led organizations are essential to building a vibrant, inclusive campus community. Our student groups provide unique opportunities to expand perspectives on holistic healthcare, develop skills in patient-centered approaches, and deepen understanding of wellness—enhancing both personal and professional growth.
Lifestyle and Integrative Medicine Interest Group (LIMIG)
The newly formed Lifestyle and Integrative Medicine Interest Group at Feinberg aims to educate students about integrative medicine, connect them with the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern, and create a supportive space to explore various healing and self-care practices.
Click here for more information on how to join!