American Board of Lifestyle Medicine

The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM) sets and maintains standards for assessment and credentialing of physicians in Lifestyle Medicine. Certification as an ABLM diplomate signifies specialized knowledge in the practice of lifestyle medicine. Learn more.

The Lifestyle Medicine Education (LMEd) LMEd is now focusing on expanding lifestyle medicine curricula in U.S. medical schools through offering open access to a collection of evidence-based curricular resources to train future clinicians in prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases. LMEd is an evolution from the Lifestyle Medicine Education Collaborative, originally founded by Dr. Eddie Phillips and Dr. Jennifer Trilk. Learn more.

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is the first national medical specialty society for healthcare professionals who utilize lifestyle interventions as the primary therapeutic tool in the treatment and management of disease. Members are engaged in practice, teaching, and research on all levels and in various areas of healthcare. Many are the pioneers and experts in the new field of Lifestyle Medicine. Learn more at www.LifestyleMedicine.org.

The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is the national professional society for physicians who specialize in preventive medicine. ACPM’s 2,000 plus members are engaged in preventive medicine practice, teaching, and research. The ACPM seeks to improve population health status through evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion research, policies, practices, and programs. For more information on the ACPM, visit their website.

The American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. Learn more.

Exercise is Medicine™ is an initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine, a nationwide campaign designed to ensure that exercise is front and center in every discussion about disease prevention, health, and wellness — for doctors and patients. The ILM’s Dr. Edward Phillips serves on the task force for this initiative. Exercise is Medicine™ provides many tools and resources, including:

• Your Prescription for Health flier series: information and recommendations for exercising safely with a variety of health conditions.
• Keys to Exercise video series: provides tips and best practices for a healthier, more effective workout.
• Exercise Readiness and Prescription Pad

For an inclusive list of tools and resources, visit the Exercise is Medicine™ website.

The American Council on Exercise® (ACE) is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity. ACE provides certification and continuing education for fitness professionals and offers many resources and tools on its website including ACE Fit Facts (click here).

The European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO) is a scientific, medical organization dedicated to research, prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and lifestyle-related diseases (syn: noncommunicable diseases NCDs). ELMO is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Click here to learn more.

The Italian Lifestyle Medicine Association (ILMA) represents the Italian chapter of the international lifestyle medicine community. Founded in 2015 in the home of the Mediterranean Diet, the ILMA community is growing rapidly and its Board has organized and supported the first Lifestyle Medicine courses at Italian universities. For more information, visit www.italianlifestylemedicine.org