2026 International Lifestyle Medicine Certification Program
Take your medical career to the next level with the Lifestyle Medicine Certification Program.
As the representative of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, we are proud to offer the most affordable certification pathway for physicians and healthcare professionals to gain international recognition as lifestyle medicine practitioners, and become IBLM Diplomates (dipIBLM).
Sit the exam in Sydney on Sunday 29th November, 2026. Registrations close and prerequisites are due on 1st November 2026 to enrol and be certified in 2026.
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What is lifestyle medicine?
Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as the primary approach to treat, reverse, and prevent chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and more. As a certified lifestyle medicine clinician, you are trained to address root causes and restore patient health through whole-person, evidence-based strategies grounded in six interconnected pillars—a whole-food, plant-predominant diet, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections. In doing so, you not only improve health outcomes but also improve job satisfaction and reignite your passion for practising medicine.
Lifestyle Medicine is based on 6 pillars:
- Whole-food, plant-based eating patterns
- Physical activity
- Restorative sleep
- Stress management
- Avoidance of risky substances
- Positive social connections
Why choose lifestyle medicine certification?
1. Transform your practice and patient outcomes
Master the six evidence-based pillars of lifestyle medicine proven to prevent, manage, and often reverse chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and obesity. Certification equips you with the tools to address the root causes of disease and deliver sustainable health solutions for your patients.
2. Gain international recognition
Certification by IBLM signifies specialised expertise in lifestyle medicine, distinguishing you as a leader in this rapidly growing field. Join a global network of certified professionals committed to advancing health outcomes through lifestyle interventions.
3. Advance your career
Lifestyle medicine certification enhances your professional credibility, opens doors to leadership roles, and positions you as a sought-after expert in healthcare systems increasingly focused on preventive care.
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Why certify through IBLM?
IBLM is the global peak body for certification, responsible for setting and upholding standards for assessing and credentialing physicians and Master’s or Doctorate qualified health professionals in evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine.
Certification as an IBLM diplomate signifies specialised knowledge in the practice of lifestyle medicine and distinguishes a health professional as having achieved competency in lifestyle medicine, with international recognition.
IBLM is committed to the highest global scientific standards and to driving innovation so lifestyle medicine can realise its full potential as a powerful solution to the global epidemic of non-communicable diseases.
