Dear DIFM Member,
Welcome to Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group (DIFM DPG)! The decision to join this innovative and forward thinking practice group has come at a wonderful time and we sincerely appreciate your membership. Our focus is in the following:
Vision: Optimize health and healing through integrative medical nutrition practices.
Mission: Empower members to be leaders in evidence-based practice including personalized genomics, holistic healthcare, and functional nutrition therapies
It is the goal of your Executive Committee to continue the advancement of the dietetics profession as a trusted source in integrative and functional medicine. To this end, we will work diligently to provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of nutrition tools that have the potential to enhance and transform your practice and ultimately the health of your clients and our nation.
Some of the many DIFM member benefits that you will receive:
*Newsletter –a favorite DIFM member benefit with CPE articles and Newsletter Archives online. The newsletter is delivered right to your email inbox and once a year, in the summer, a printed copy is mailed.
*DIFM website www.IntegrativeRD.org – updates on timely topics including nutritional genomics, dietary supplements, and upcoming learning opportunities.
*Natural Standard – full year's access to this evidence-based, consensus-based, peer-reviewed database on natural products and dietary supplements ($299 value)
*Find-A-DIFM RD – a database of DIFM RDs for patients and practitioners interested in finding a DIFM dietitian. To register in the database, go to www.integrativeRD.org, link to Member Services, then click on Find A DIFM RD and click on Add me to the database
*Networks: –exceptional educational opportunities including webinars, discounts to conferences such as “Food As Medicine” and other great resources offered in partnership with The Center for Mind Body Medicine (CMBM), Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), American Botanical Council and Omega 3 Learning Consortium.
*Annual FNCE Events DIFM Pre-FNCE Conferences – Join us for our third annual Pre-FNCE conference in Boston as we present “Cognitive Health throughout the Life Cycle.” Also during FNCE, we can look forward to a wonderful business networking breakfast, Product Marketplace and the DPG Showcase Event.
*DIFM Electronic Mail List (member discussion forum) – your opportunity to network and share with your DIFM colleagues. Access our website www.integrativeRD.org and link to the Electronic Mail List under the Member Services tab for instructions on how to join the DIFM forum.
*Awards and Stipends –offered annually to interested and qualified members and student members
*Member Directory – your connection to other DIFM members
*Webinars- on important and timely topics
We encourage you to get involved in the leadership and fellowship of the DPG – making a difference and helping to steer the course of Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine. Again, your friends and colleagues welcome you.
Healthy regards,
Deb & Rita
Deborah Ford, MS, RD. CCN Rita Kashi Batheja, MS, RD, CDN
Chair, DIFM DPG 2010-2011 Member Services Chair
Contact: info@integrativeRD.org