Get certified in Lifestyle Medicine
Become a Lifestyle Medicine Leader. Transform Your Patients’ Lives – and Your Own.
Join a global community of healthcare professionals making lasting impact through the IBLM certification.
If you are a physician or advanced health professional (Doctorate/Masters level) with an interest in preventative, lifestyle-based solutions – then the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) certification might be for you.
Plant-Based Health Professionals UK is committed to the importance of all six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine in improving outcomes for both our patients and ourselves. We are proud to partner with the IBLM to offer certification for those wishing to sit the exam in the UK. The IBLM sets global standards for credentialing physicians and advanced health professionals in evidence-based medicine. Certification signifies specialised knowledge and international recognition of competency in Lifestyle Medicine. Through this collaboration, all candidates become a part of a global network of likeminded health professionals. Since the inaugural exam in 2017, the IBLM exam has been taken by certified clinicians in 75 countries.
Through this partnership, we are managing the entire certification pathway, from enrolment 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 IBLM lead, Claire, will support you every step of the way as you prepare for the certification exam, scheduled for November 4th 2026, in central London.
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.
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 from an approved course (no-CME LMBRC course strongly recommended)
- Accumulate a minimum of 20 hours of event CME through approved in-person or online events
- Submit proof of credentials
- (Physicians only) Submit a case study which highlights your personal experience with lifestyle medicine, demonstrating your ability to apply learned principles in practical, real-world scenarios (may include a self-case)
- Pass the certification exam
The benefits of lifestyle medicine certification include:
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.
4. Use the post-nominals dipIBLM
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Intro to Lifestyle Medicine
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Fundamentals of Health Behaviour Change
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Key Clinical Processes in Lifestyle Medicine
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The Role of the Practitioner’s Personal Health and Community Advocacy
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Nutrition Science, Assessment, Prescription
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Physical Activity Science and Prescription
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Emotional Well‑being, Assessments and Interventions
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Sleep Health Science and Interventions
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Managing Tobacco Cessation and other Toxic Exposures
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