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Our student network is launched
We invite university students of complementary therapies and medical students to join our network. Regular newsletters, events and the chance to win our prestigious £500 essay prize and speak at our next integrated health conference are all on offer. You can also join our Facebook group for the student network here. |
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'Complementary familiarisation' at Swansea medical school
Over 75% of Swansea's med students are keen to learn about complementary approaches: from this year, familiarisation is integral to the medical course. Senior staff explain why it's important and will help create better doctors. |
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'More and more about less and less'
Dr Heena Patel and her medical student Leah Desmond both write for us this month about the big picture for GPs. Leah Desmond argues for valuing breadth of knowledge as well as depth, Heena Patel says that the first step towards integration is the NHS talking to itself properly. |
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Follow us on Twitter
Why wait for the newsletter? Get up to the minute information about what's happening in the world of integrated health by following us on Twitter. |
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New opportunity to register as an osteopath
If you are an osteopath who trained before 2000, but didn't apply for registration with the GOsC in the initial registration period (1998 - 2000), there is now an opportunity to join the Statutory Register of Osteopaths.
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Complementary therapies in mental health at Stafford university
A day for healthcare professionals, carers and patients explored the use of complementary therapies in mental healthcare. Talks included Professor George Tadros explaining how Tai Chi can help with balance in dementia patients and FIH's George Gray on our forthcoming mental health guidelines. |
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New DipSim in integrated medicine begins
More than twenty doctors and nurses have begun a course in integrated medicine at the College of Integrated Health. |
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