Master’s in Lifestyle Medicine
Where clinical expertise meets the science of behavior change.
Program Overview
Master’s curriculum is aligned with ABLM and IBLM competencies and ACLM objectives.
The Master’s in Lifestyle Medicine is a rigorous, evidence-based graduate program designed for healthcare professionals seeking to prevent and treat chronic disease through the power of lifestyle change. With a 40-credit curriculum that integrates the foundations of lifestyle medicine, nutrition, exercise and physical activity, sleep, stress management, connectedness, and addiction medicine, alongside behavioral change coaching and research methodology The program prepares graduates to deliver patient-centered, data-informed care while leading interprofessional teams and driving meaningful health outcomes across clinical and public health settings.
Why This Master's in Lifestyle Medicine?
Curriculum grounded in the latest research and clinical guidelines in preventive medicine.
Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world without compromising academic quality.
Aligned with the competencies of leading international Lifestyle Medicine organizations.
Faculty with extensive academic and clinical expertise in preventive and lifestyle medicine.
Hundreds of extra library resources and scientific databases to deepen your expertise.
What You Will Learn
Gain in-depth knowledge and practical expertise.
Core Curriculum
- Introduction and Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine
- Nutrition
- Exercise and Physical Activity
- Sleep
- Stress Management
- Connectedness (incuding positive psychology)
- Smoking, Alcohol, and Other Addictions
- Research Methodology, Statistics and Clinical Epidemiology
- Behavioral Change, Health and Wellness Coaching
- Role of Lifestyle Medicine in NCD
Electives
- Sexual Health, Gender and Self Care
- Population Health and Communicating Public Health Interventions
- Cardiology
- Gerontology
- Womens Health
- Mental Health
- Oncology
- Endocrinology and Kidney (Obesity, Diabetes)
- Managing Multidisciplinary Teams and VBHC
- Role of Technology and Innovation in Lifestyle Medicine
- Lifestyle Medicine in Community
- Culinary Medicine
Dr. Sunil Kumar
The Master's in Lifestyle Medicine at Greenfort University is led by Dr. Sunil Kumar, a globally recognized leader in lifestyle medicine, clinical innovation, and medical education.
His leadership ensures that GFU's Master's in Lifestyle Medicine stands at the forefront of preventive healthcare education worldwide.
WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education & Training
(Imperial College London)
European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO)
Lifestyle Medicine Academy (UK & India)
Lifestyle Medicine (Greenfort University)
Global Faculty
PhD candidate in Implementation Research in Group Lifestyle Medicine Programs, Master of Health Science in Primary Health Care, FACLM, Board Certified Hypnotherapist, Managing Director of Simon Matthews Consulting, Lead Coach at Wellcoaches® Australia, and Adjunct Lecturer at Avondale University.
PhD in Population Health Sciences (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health), MPH and BS in Public Health (UC San Diego), and Director of Population Health at UnitedHealthcare.
Doctor of Nurse Practice and Master of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (Duke University). Founder & Principal of Victoria Averill Enterprises, LLC, Founder & Family Nurse Practitioner at Victoria Averill FNP LLC, and Vice-President & Co-Founder of the Executive Nurse Leadership Network.
MD (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro), PhD in Biomedical Informatics (University of Utah), Fellowship in Biomedical Informatics (National Library of Medicine), FACMI, DipIBLM, Principal Biomedical Informaticist at Semedy, and Professor at the Department of Medicine and Health at PUC-RJ.
MD, MPH in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Faculty at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine's Culinary Health Education Fundamentals (CHEF Coaching), and Founder & Director of ROOTS Lifestyle Wellness, LLC.
PhD candidate in Public Health, Master's in Eating Disorders and Clinical Nutrition, FHEA, ANtr, Teaching Fellow and Co-Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training at Imperial College London, and Senior GBD Collaborator at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
MD, Master in Food Science and Nutrition, Master of Human Sexuality and Family Studies, Initiator and Developer of the first European Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine and Vice-President of the European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), and Faculty Lecturer and Coordinator of Sexual Health and Lifestyle Medicine at the University of Thessaly.
MD (University of Miami Miller School of Medicine), BSc in Human Biology-Brain and Behavior, Certificate in Medical Acupuncture (Harvard Medical School), Fellowship in Primary Care Psychiatry (UC Irvine School of Medicine), Fellowship in Medical Education (Harvard Medical School), and Owner and Consultant at SpertusMD, PLLC.
MD (New York University), MBBS, DipABLM (American College of Lifestyle Medicine), IFMCP - Functional Medicine Certified Physician (The Institute of Functional Medicine), Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical and Clinical Director at The Healing MD, and Internal and Integrative Medicine Physician at Integrative Health and Research Center.
MBBS, Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, MPH and Tropical Medicine, PhD in Tropical Medicine, Head of the Preventive Medicine Unit at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Head of the Preventive Medicine & Public Health Department at the Faculty of Medicine, and Assistant Professor at King AbdulAziz University.
MBBS (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences), MPH in Epidemiology (University of Minnesota), Fellowship in Addiction Medicine (Stanford University), Certificate in Sanskrit Proficiency, Founder of MindSattva, Physician Director of Education at Southern California Permanente Medical Group.
MD in Medicine and Surgery, Master's in Senology, Postgraduate Specialization in Breast Ecography, PhD in Breast Cancer, Postgraduate Degree in Health Services Administration, Master's in Public Health, Founder & Consultant at Criativo Omicron, GEIGS Euro-Team Leader at the Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery, and SURGhub Ambassador at The Global Surgery Foundation.
MD, PhD in Psychiatry, Fellowship in Palliative Care (Institute of Palliative Medicine - Kozhikode, Kerala, Índia), Postgraduate Degree in Health Services Administration, Postgraduate Degree in Psycho-Oncology, Clinical Placement at St Christopher's Hospice - London, UK, and Psychiatrist / Assistant Hospital Graduate at Centro Hospitalar Barreiro-Montijo, EPE - Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Licentiate Degree in Medicine, Medical Oncology Residency, Research Internship in Familial Cancer (CNIO), PhD candidate in Public Administration (ISCSP-ULisboa), Medical Doctor at Hospital das Forças Armadas, Oncologist at Hospital São Francisco Xavier, and Researcher at SIOG - International Society of Geriatric Oncology.
MPhil in Biochemistry, PhD in Diabetes Research, Certification in Lifestyle, Health and Wellness Coaching (Harvard Medical School), Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at King's College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Speciality Doctor in Hepatology at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and former Clinical Research Fellow at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
MB ChB in Medicine, FRACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners), Diploma of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Post Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience of Leadership, DipIBLM (American Society of Lifestyle Medicine), Fellowship (Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine), and Vice President of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
Consultant Cardiologist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Behaviour Designer and Habits Coach, Medical Director of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing at Beacon Hospital, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCD, Board Member of the European Lifestyle Medicine Organisation, and Founding Member of the Irish Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Master's in Lifestyle Medicine are prepared to:
Licensed & Internationally Accredited
Greenfort University is authorized by the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE) and institutionally accredited by the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE), reflecting our commitment to academic quality, institutional excellence, and continuous improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and behavioral change,to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases.
What is the Master's in Lifestyle Medicine at Greenfort University?
A 40-credit, 100% online graduate program designed for healthcare professionals seeking to integrate evidence-based lifestyle interventions into clinical practice and lead the future of preventive medicine.
Who is this program designed for?
For healthcare professionals, physicians, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, and public health practitioners, looking to expand their clinical expertise in preventive and lifestyle-centered care.
How can a Master's in Lifestyle Medicine differentiate my career?
Is the program fully online?
What does the curriculum cover?
The program covers the six pillars of lifestyle medicine – nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, connectedness, and addiction medicine – plus behavioral change coaching, clinical epidemiology, and research methodology, with elective pathways in cardiology, mental health, oncology, women’s health, and health technology.
Is the curriculum internationally recognized?
Yes. The curriculum is aligned with the competencies of leading international lifestyle medicine organizations, supporting global professional practice and certification pathways.
Is the program a good option for international students?
Yes. The fully online format and internationally aligned curriculum make this program accessible and relevant for healthcare professionals around the world.
Who teaches in the Master's in Lifestyle Medicine?
The program features faculty with extensive academic and clinical expertise in preventive medicine, lifestyle medicine, behavioral science, and related health disciplines.
What makes the Lifestyle Medicine curriculum different?
It uniquely combines clinical science, behavioral psychology, health coaching, and research methodology, preparing graduates for a truly preventive, patient-centered, and evidence-based approach to healthcare.
Does the program include access to academic resources?
Yes. Students have access to hundreds of library resources, scientific databases, and supplementary materials to deepen their expertise throughout the program.
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