Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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As functional medicine continues to grow, one question becomes increasingly important:
How do we maintain quality while expanding access?
In this week's Evolution of Medicine Podcast, Amy R. Mack, MSES, MPA, CEO of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) shares why education, certification, and practitioner competencies will shape the next chapter of functional medicine.
We discuss:
• The importance of consistent training
• Why certification helps build trust
• How research is strengthening the evidence behind whole-person care
• What it will take to bring functional medicine into more healthcare systems
Growth is exciting—but maintaining excellence is what will define the movement.
🎧 Listen here: youtu.be/uX0eYOpTyoc?si=WtLwEzgInDaNm9KL

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