Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine
gray whats inside banner
About Us

Members

Committees/Working Groups

Calendar

Frequently Asked Questions

Health Conditions A to Z

Resources

Opportunities in Integrative Medicine

Contact Us

Members Only

 

Home

Home > About Us > Mission/Goals

Printer-friendly version   Email this page to a friend

Mission/Goals


Our mission is to help transform healthcare through rigorous scientific studies, new models of clinical care, and innovative educational programs that integrate biomedicine, the complexity of human beings, the intrinsic nature of healing and the rich diversity of therapeutic systems.  (Approved by Consortium Members, January 13, 2002)\

GOALS

Provide a Collective Voice That Will Advance Integrative Medicine

  1. Stimulate changes in medical education that facilitate the adoption of integrative medicine curricula
  2. Develop and promote policies and practices that enhance access to integrative models of care
  3. Undertake collaborative projects to promote and conduct research and disseminate the findings
  4. Inform national policy that advances integrative medicine through research, clinical, and education initiatives

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

  1. Conduct the business of the Consortium in a manner consistent with the values of integrative medicine
  2. Create an administrative infrastructure that is autonomous and sustainable

ACTION TIMELINE:

  • Original document discussed, revisions proposed  -Annual Meeting, December 2005
  • Revised version approved by Executive Committee, January 13 2006
  • Approved by Steering Committee, January 2006