The Program in Integrative Health at the University of Vermont College of Medicine combines strong, synergistic interdisciplinary complementary and alternative medicine research (CAM), an integrated curriculum incorporating CAM throughout medical education, and innovative network-based clinical initiatives bridging CAM and conventional medicine. UVM’s strength in primary care, location in a largely rural state and affiliation Fletcher Allen Health Care make it a model for the development of integrative medicine programs for rural areas, where the need and the impact on underserved populations is critical.

The University of Vermont College of Medicine is a member of the Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine, joining 37 other academic centers to further understanding and knowledge in integrative health.