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1 Lifestyle Medicine Master Degree program

2 What is Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle medicine is the evidence-based therapeutic approach to prevent, treat and reverse lifestyle-related chronic diseases. The program is designed to provide current and future healthcare professionals with the information and tools they need to incorporate evidence-based lifestyle interventions into their practice for the management and prevention of chronic diseases. Comprehensive lifestyle interventions (including nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, social support and environmental exposures) address underlying disease risks, thereby decreasing illness burden and improving clinical outcomes within value-based medicine.

3 Lifestyle Medicine DURATION COVERAGE PRICE EDUCATION
1.5 years or 3 semesters 3 visits onsite for 3 weeks during 1.5 years 90 Credits (ECTS) DURATION COVERAGE BLENDED LEARNING CONCEPT EUR/1.5 Years (3 semesters) Master of Health Sciences PRICE EDUCATION

4 Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum
Year I (2 semesters) Public Health Nutrition Physical Activity and Health Mental Health and Lifestyle Research Work in Lifestyle Medicine Preparation of Master’s Thesis II Year II (1 semester) Elective Courses Practice Preparation of Master's Thesis

5 Reasons Why this Program is Needed
Current medical education is inadequate in Lifestyle Medicine training. Doctors cited inadequate confidence and sometimes lack knowledge and skills as major barriers to counseling patients about lifestyle interventions. Engaging patients to take responsibility for their care through physician-patient collaboration, which can have a substantial impact on health outcomes There is sufficient clinical evidence which shows that chronic diseases can be (and should be) reversed by lifestyle change interventions.

6 Why Study Lifestyle Medicine in Lithuania
Lifestyle Medicine graduate program is unique in the context of studies of many other countries worldwide: there are only a few universities (in USA and Australia), which provide accredited University studies in Lifestyle Medicine. The curriculum ensures 15 core internationally recognized competencies for prescribing Lifestyle Medicine measures. This is the first European Union Master’s degree in Lifestyle Medicine (Master in Health Sciences). New comprehensive, evidence- based curriculum designed for biomedical professionals with an interest in learning principles of Lifestyle Medicine. Officially accredited by International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) -

7 Key points of the program
Study length Years, 3 semesters (90 ETC) Recognized University diploma in Lifestyle Medicine (MHS) Blended Learning approach via „Moodle“ – partly distance, e-learning platform Tuition fees at a good quality-to-cost ratio – € for 1.5 years (3 semesters) (average price of Lifestyle Medicine program in the USA and Australia – around 25 thousand USD) The diploma is fully recognized in India and UAE, also in the European Union, USA (with nostrification according to country legislation) Practice places in leading UAE and India health care institutions Graduates officially recognized International & American Boards of Lifestyle Medicine

8 Key learning Topics PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Public health, health care, and health care organization practice Health policy and health promotion Health ecology E-health and innovative health technologies NUTRITION Introduction to nutrition science Nutrition in the life cycle Nutrition and chronic diseases Energy - and nutrient deficiency disorders Nutritional assessment PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Complex concept of physical activity Healthy diet and body mass control in the context of physical activity Promotion of physical activity for people with chronic non-communicable diseases MENTAL HEALTH Modern approach to mental health Addictions prevention and control Stress management Counseling Lifestyle and mental health ADDITONAL Plant-Based Nutrition Course (e.Cornell University) – on-line lectures with 25 professionals in field of Lifestyle Medicine (C.T. Campbell, Dean Ornish and etc.). Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) – evidence based learning course designed to show, how prescribing Lifestyle Medicine works in population level.

9 Strengths of Lifestyle Medicine program at LSMU
Collaboration with international experts in the curriculum (from Loma Linda University (USA), American Colleague of Lifestyle Medicine (USA), Arabian Wellness & Lifestyle Management (UAE), Cornell University (USA) and etc.) Highly qualified lecturers, professionals, and scientists are involved in the program The format of study process - blended learning approach via “Moodle”, very convenient for non-residents and those who need to combine studies with current employment Intervention-based practice in leading Indian and UAE health care institutions

10 Lifestyle Medicine Career
INDIA Lifestyle medicine counselor: EUR/month * Lifestyle medicine manager : EUR/month * UAE Lifestyle medicine manager : EUR/month * Lifestyle medicine counselor: EUR/month * Element Three EU Lifestyle Medicine professional: EUR/month * Allows to be recognized as a Lifestyle Professional in a 5 different continents. * Source: payscale.com

11 RAK Hospital (UAE) – supervisor prof. Adrian Kennedy
Practice places RAK Hospital (UAE) – supervisor prof. Adrian Kennedy Apollo Hospital Lifestyle Screening Unit (India) - supervisor prof. Adrian Kennedy & Team Black Hills Health & Education Center (USA) - supervisor prof. John Kelly

12 Curriculum partners

13 Who can enroll The study program is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation for public health professionals, doctors as well as nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, health coaches, and other allied health professionals with an interest in learning of the Lifestyle Medicine.

14 Apply LSMU Study at LSMU LSMU application fee 150 EUR
LSMU registration fee 250 EUR Study contract Application for visa Study at LSMU

15 Living Expenses in Lithuania
University Lunch 3 - 5 EUR Restaurant Dinner 8 – 10 EUR Bus ticket single/monthly 1 EUR / EUR Flat rent in the city centre 250 – 400 EUR Cinema 6-8 EUR Bus, train ticket to Vilnius (Capital of Lithuania) 5,5 EUR Total ~600 EUR

16 Director of the study program
Contact us Director of the study program Tomas Vaiciunas

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