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ArticleAmerican journal of lifestyle medicine2025

Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group (LMIG) Events Analysis.

Lauren E Vanderpool, Madeline L Wong, Grace O Gama, Shannon F Holmes, Beth Frates, Kara L Staffier, Justin A Charles, Micaela C Karlsen

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Article in American journal of lifestyle medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Lauren E VanderpoolSchool of Public Health, Loma Linda, California, USA (LEV).ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9779-4671
Madeline L WongTouro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson, NV, USA (MLW).
Grace O GamaEducation Department, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Chesterfield MO, USA (GG, SH, MK).
Shannon F HolmesEducation Department, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Chesterfield MO, USA (GG, SH, MK).
Beth FratesEnvironmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston MA, USA (BF).ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1156-7745
Kara L StaffierResearch Department, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Chesterfield, MO, USA (KLS, MK).ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0998-1178
Justin A CharlesPerlman Clinic, San Marcos, CA, USA (JAC).ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2003-872X
Micaela C KarlsenEducation Department, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Chesterfield MO, USA (GG, SH, MK).ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9365-151X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lifestyle Medicine Interest Groups (LMIG) have grown substantially since 2008, with 165 LMIGs established across the U.S. as of June 2024. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) supports LMIG establishment within academic and health system settings, providing opportunities for students, faculty, and employees to learn about and practice lifestyle medicine (LM). A cross-sectional survey containing multiple-choice and free-text questions was administered continuously to established LMIGs between March 2020 and May 2023. Descriptive statistics were generated to note the number of unique institutions, median number of events, event attendance, and frequency of event types. Thematic analysis was conducted for all free-text sections of the survey. Data from 1,062 LMIG events across 127 unique institutions with a total of 29,689 attendees was analyzed. Each institution had a median of 5 events with a median of 16 attendees. Lectures, group physical activities, and board meetings were most common. Quantitative findings reveal substantial growth among LMIG events, expansion across geographic locations, and insights into funding sources. Nutrition and physical activity were most frequently highlighted, while social connection, sleep, and avoidance of risky substances were least represented. LMIGs are growing in number and size, empowering future health professionals through LM awareness.

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community eventslifestyle medicinemedical educationmedical studentsstudent leadership

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PMID40535906
PMCPMC12170554

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