Annual Training Week for Doctors

The International Postgraduate Medical Training (IPMT) offers doctors
and medical students the possibility of being introduced to
anthroposophic medical concepts within a system of one-week study
blocks. Between these blocks, mentoring in theoretical and practical
skills is offered at different professional levels. After a final
evaluation a certificate in anthroposophic medicine may be granted based
on the international guidelines.

IPMT/PAAM PDF BROCHURE for the training offered in the United States, along with:

REGISTRATION FORM PDF (PDF) or  ONLINE REGISTRATION  

(PDF CLICK HERE to see the full brochure from the Medical Section at the Goetheanum, including a detailed description of the schedule, content and curriculum for the training program worldwide)

The IPMT, led by international experts in the field, offers a curriculum of five one-week training blocks, including:

  • A comprehensive introduction to anthroposophic medical concepts
  • Practical clinical tools
  • Ways for a new understanding of the human being in relationship with the realms of nature
  • Understanding healing substances and processes
  • An introduction to developing one’s own healing faculties and insights for the inner spiritual path

Conditions for Participation:  This training is designed for physicians and medical students.  Other licensed health professionals are welcome to apply.  In 2010 we will continue to offer a special track for nurses—please inquire.

Time-frame: One week annually for five years.  The curriculum builds, yet we provide for newcomers at each session. Please do join in mid-series.

Certification:  The IPMT is part of the qualifying process for anthroposophic certification in their field based on national and international guidelines, which also involve mentoring requirement and case reviews.

International:  While we offer the whole curriculum in the United States, the IPMT is also held in: Argentina, Australia, Finland, India, Japan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Siberia, and Ukraine.  For more international information, please inquire:  ipmt (at) medsektion-goetheanumch  or click on the English-language icon at:   www.medsektion-goetheanum.ch

IPMT/PAAM:  Michaela Gloeckler, MD, head of the Medical Section at the Goetheanum, Switzerland, directs the course and attends each course meeting.  PAAM organizes the IPMT in the USA.