Students Speak
Welcome to the student page of the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM) Dietetic Practice Group!
Learn about timely issues such as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), dietary supplements, functional nutrition therapies, nutritional genomics and more as a member of DIFM. For just $15 a year, you can become a student member, which means you can enjoy all the benefits of full membership for a fraction of the cost!
For more information about the benefits of being a DIFM member, see the Member Benefits page .
If you would like more information, or would like to gain valuable skills as a DIFM student volunteer, network with top professionals in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or join the Student Committee, contact Kelly Moltzen at kmoltzen@nyu.edu or Erica Kasuli at egk209@nyu.edu our student member coordinators.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Why Join DIFM? CLICK HERE TO JOIN DIFM NOW!
- Access to the Natural Standard Database, an up-to-date evidence-based, peer-reviewed database of nutritional therapies and dietary supplements– a $299 value!
- Annual Pre- FNCE Conference for DIFM members
- Access to the electronic mailing list (EML) to network with other DIFM members
- Reduced rates on DIFM workshops and other events and resources from the Center for Mind Body Medicine, the Institute for Functional Medicine and the International Omega 3 Consortium
- Find-A-DIFM RD Online Referral Directory
- Electronic and hard copies of Quarterly Integrative and Functional Medicine Newsletter
- Student Travel Stipends
- Networking opportunities with DIFM Registered Dietitians
How do students get involved in DIFM?
What are volunteer opportunities for students in DIFM?
- Volunteer at the booth at FNCE
- Write articles for the DIFM newsletter
- Recruitment for DIFM membership
- Website ideas, design and content
Why should students attend FNCE?
- Learn cutting edge evidence-based integrative and functional nutrition therapy
- Connect with other students and dietitians interested in integrative and functional nutrition therapy in your area and throughout the US
What are some topics that students want to learn more about?
- Fusion of Western/Eastern ideologies
- Food Allergies/sensitivities
- Supplementation
- Nutritional Genomics
- Detoxification
What are top challenges that students face?
- Lack of clinical practice and evidence-based education in integrative and functional medicine and nutrition therapy
What are some resources for DIFM student members besides www.IntegrativeRD.org?
- American Dietetic Association
- All Access Internships
- D & D Digital
- Integrative Master’s Degree programs
Bastyr University
http://www.bastyr.edu/education/nutrition/degree/training.asp
University of Bridgeport
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3246.asp
University of New Jersey Medicine and Dentistry
http://shrp.umdnj.edu/nutr/
Click here to read Kelly Moltzen's article titled
"Teaching Nutritional Genomics to Undergraduate College Students"