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
BROCHURE for the training offered in the United States, along with:
REGISTRATION FORM
(PDF) or
ONLINE REGISTRATION
(
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.

