Berman-Brady, B

Guerrera, M

Kaveh, N

Kohatsu, W

Polli, J

Roca, H

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M Guerrera

W Kohatsu

H Roca

J Polli

N Kaveh

B Berman-Brady

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P04.39. Leadership and education program for
students in integrative medicine: LEAPS into IM
M Guerrera1*, W Kohatsu2, H Roca3, J Polli4, N Kaveh5, B Berman-Brady6
From International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health 2012
Portland, Oregon, USA. 15-18 May 2012
Purpose
To present preliminary data from LEAPS into IM, the Lea-
dership and Education Program for Students in Integrative
Medicine, an innovative program designed to foster the
development of the next generation of medical student
leaders in Integrative Medicine (IM). Medical students
selected from across North America engaged in hands-on
and didactic IM education, leadership skills, self-care, and
community building curricula with leading experts serving
as teachers/mentors. Our goal was to evaluate LEAPS
impact on several IM related behaviors in participants
immediately following and several months after the
program.
Methods
Allopathic and osteopathic medical students who com-
pleted the LEAPS into IM program in 2010 (N=20) and
2011 (N=30) were surveyed at the conclusion of the week-
long program and quarterly thereafter via an anonymous
IRB approved survey. Questions explored participants’ uti-
lization of Integrative Medicine resources in self-care and
IM referral for family, friends, and patients. Satisfaction
with medicine was also measured. Additional questions
included other exposure to integrative medicine educa-
tional material over time.
Results
Students exhibited increased utilization of yoga, group
activities, exercise, and healthy nutrition a year after con-
clusion of the program. A significant drop in group sup-
port activity at 6 months correlated with a drop off in
return of follow-up surveys and an apparent reduction in
satisfaction with standard medical education. Comparison
across years showed similar results.
Conclusion
The LEAPS into IM Program appears to be effective in
enhancing student utilization of select Integrative Medi-
cine resources and referrals. A significant correlation
exists between continued engagement with Integrative
Medicine and the support given by groups of like-minded
individuals.
Author details
1University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford, USA. 2Santa Rosa
Family Medicine Residency, Santa Rosa, USA. 3Yale School of Medicine, New
Haven, USA. 4Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative
Medicine , Minneapolis, USA. 5American Medical Student Association, Reston,
USA. 6A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine , Mesa, USA.
Published: 12 June 2012
doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-S1-P309
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