The GW University recently launched an concentration in nutrition for health care professionals pursing a Master of Science Health Sciences (MSHS) in Integrative Medicine. Designed by Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, Integrative Programs Director and GW Integrative Medicine co-host, the new program seeks to close the nutrition education gap that persists among most health care professionals. We talk to Dr. Frame about the new program, how an unhealthy diet is the main contributor to the global burden of disease, and how GW is increasing the amount of nutrition education available to health care providers and students in the health professions. The new MSHS in Integrative Medicine - Nutrition Program is the first and only one in the nation. ◘ Related Content An article on the new program https://smhs.gwu.edu/oimh/news/closing-nutrition-education-gap Link to the new program https://smhs.gwu.edu/integrative-medicine/ The State of Nutrition Education at US Medical Schools https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jbe/2015/357627/ A Time for Change: Nutrition Education in Medicine https://nutrition.org/a-time-for-change-nutrition-education-in-medicine/ The Deficit of Nutrition Education of Physicians https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(17)31229-9/pdf ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-closing-nutrition-education-gap-gw-office-of/?published=t ◘ This podcast features the song "Follow Your Dreams" (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
