IBLM Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professionals
Plant-Based Health Professionals UK is proud to partner with the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM). This venture reflects our commitment to the importance of all six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine in improving health outcomes for both our patients and ourselves.
Through this partnership, we are managing the entire certification pathway, from registration to the exam itself. We offer a blend of in-person and online CME events to help you meet the prerequisites, along with overseeing the credentialing process. Our team will support you every step of the way as you prepare for the certification exam, scheduled for November 8th, 2025, in London.
The International Board of Lifestyle Medicine sets global standards for credentialing physicians and advanced health professionals (Doctorate/Masters level) in evidence-based lifestyle medicine. IBLM certification signifies specialised knowledge and international recognition of competency in the field of Lifestyle Medicine.
We share IBLM’s commitment to high scientific standards and innovation, ensuring lifestyle medicine plays a crucial role in addressing the global chronic disease epidemic.
What is lifestyle medicine?
Lifestyle medicine is a medical speciality focused on using therapeutic lifestyle interventions as the primary approach to treat and often reverse chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Certified lifestyle medicine clinicians are trained to implement evidence-based, whole-person strategies that emphasise prescriptive lifestyle changes. By applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant diet, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections—clinicians not only treat but also effectively prevent these conditions.
Certification Process Summary
To become an IBLM Diplomate, lifestyle medicine physicians and professionals must:
- Complete at least 30 hours of specific lifestyle medicine online CME
- Accumulate a minimum of 20 hours of live CME through approved in-person or online events
- (Physicians only) Submit a case study demonstrating the positive impact of a lifestyle medicine intervention on an active patient, which can include a self-case
- Pass the certification exam