Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM) DPG
Dietetic Practice Group #18
Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM) is a specialty practice group of nutrition professionals that promotes the integration of conventional nutrition practices with evidence-based alternatives through education, research and practice.
DIFM DPG RDs have interests and skills in functional and integrative medicine, nutritional genomics, whole foods and dietary supplements and utilize a broad range of holistic and therapeutic modalities in the nutrition care process. DIFM DPG leadership strives to empower RDs and DTRs to be a trusted resource in integrative and functional medical nutrition therapy.
DPG Mission
Empower members to be leaders in evidence-based practice including personalized genomics, holistic healthcare, and functional nutrition therapies.
DPG Vision
Optimize health and healing through integrative medical nutrition practices.
Goals
Educate dietetic professionals in areas of integrative and functional medicine that meet their professional needs.
Operating Philosophy
Officers
• Chair: Deborah Ford, MS, RD, CCN
• Chair-Elect: Kathy Moore, RD, LD, CCN
• Past Chair: Kathie Madonna Swift, MS, RD, LDN
• Secretary: Ann Sukany-Suls, MEd, RD, LD
• Treasurer: Leslie K. Kay, MS, RD
• Nominating Committee Chair: Christine M. Doolittle, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN
For more information, contact info@integrativerd.org
Membership Total
Approximately 2,600
Member Benefits
•Full year’s access to Natural Standard Database ($299 value)
•Subscription to DIFM DPG's highly regarded quarterly newsletter with two free CPEUs per year and access to archived issues
•Educational opportunities as a result of our DIFM DPG Networking Relationships with Institute for Functional Medicine, Center for Mind Body Medicine, International Omega 3 Consortium, American Botanical Council
•Free webinars and discounts on additional webinars and educational opportunities and materials
•Discounts on professional training programs such as "Food As Medicine" and the IFM Symposium and more as part of our network relationships
•Cutting-edge information on Nutritional Genomics through the DIFM DPG website www.integrativerd.org
•Online member networking through DIFM DPG listserv providing intellectual debate and progressive information
•DIFM DPG Member database for networking
•"Find a DIFM DPG RD" — post your business information/opportunities and market to clients, other nutrition and health care professionals, and the public
Membership Fees
•Professional Membership — $30
•Student Membership — $15
Newsletter
DIFM Newsletter is designed to improve understanding of integrative and functional nutrition therapy and provides articles and clinician practice pearls on how to incorporate this information into practice. The content helps answer questions about the use of functional and integrative therapies and ensures that consumers receive accurate and timely information on these cutting-edge topics of interest.
The newsletter is published quarterly and is free to members. Continuing education articles are offered two times each year.
Subscriptions are available for $40/year for ADA-non-eligible persons. Please contact info@integrativerd.org.
Awards
•DIFM DPG Distinguished Service Award ($300)
•DIFM DPG Excellence in Practice Award ($300)
•Professional Development Awards (2 @ $100 each) — one for professional member and one for student member
•FNCE Student Stipend given through American Dietetic Association Foundation
Networking, Business Meetings, Continuing Professional Education Events, Receptions
•2010 FNCE – Boston, MA
PreFNCE Symposium: “Cognitive Health throughout the Lifecycle: Prenatal through Adulthood” Saturday, November 6, 2010
The Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA
Registration information on our website: www.integrativerd.org
Network Relationships
•American Botanical Council
•Center for Mind Body Medicine
•Institute for Functional Medicine
•Omega-3 Consortium
•University of Arizona