All students accepted to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix are eligible to apply for this Certificate of Distinction. If you have an interest in nutrition, lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine, community/public health and wellness and would like to apply, please review our program's admission requirements:

  • Applicants must apply for the Wellness, Integrative Medicine and Nutrition Certificate of Distinction by the first Friday in August of their first academic year at the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
  • Interested students are encouraged to meet with the Wellness, Integrative Medicine and Nutrition Certificate of Distinction director to discuss their Scholarly Project or alternative project prior to applying.
  • Upon receipt and review of an application, a personal interview may be requested at the discretion of the Wellness, Integrative Medicine and Nutrition Certificate of Distinction director.
  • Candidates can request to meet with the Wellness, Integrative Medicine and Nutrition Certificate of Distinction director to learn more about the program.
  • Final selections and notification of acceptance in the program will be completed by the third Friday in August.
  • By individual agreement with the director, late admission to the Wellness, Integrative Medicine and Nutrition Certificate of Distinction may be granted pending the student's ability to meet the program's requirements and the availability of mentors.