The program emphasizes rigorous scientific, evidence-based thinking in examining the practices and therapies pertaining to human body functioning, disease processes, pharmacological mechanisms, biochemical pathways at the cellular and molecular levels, and psycho-neuro-immuno-endocrine interactions.

We help students understand and appreciate the principles and philosophies of globally diverse medical systems; provide the skills and foundational knowledge to critically evaluate various modalities; and prepare students for advanced education toward careers in clinical care, research, administration, or regulatory affairs and policy related to complementary and integrative medicine.