Culinary Medicine Offerings
An Overview of ACCM’s Culinary Medicine Offerings
At a Glance
The American College of Culinary Medicine (ACCM) is the national leader in culinary medicine education, certification, and program development.
ACCM advances the field through licensable curricula, continuing and virtual education, professional certification, and a national convening, helping institutions and professionals integrate food, nutrition, and cooking skills into healthcare, education, and community settings.
ACCM programming spans six core areas:
- Medical (UME & GME) & Allied Health Education
- Dietetics Education
- Community-Based Programming
- Continuing Education (CME/CE & Virtual Learning)
- Professional Certification (Healthcare & Foodservice)
- Annual Conference
ACCM programs are designed to be flexible, scalable, and implementation-ready, with curriculum-based offerings supported by complete courseware that includes curricula, instructor guides, recipes, and teaching materials.
Who Uses ACCM Programs
ACCM programs are licensed and implemented by a wide range of institutions, including:
- Medical schools and residency programs
- Allied health and dietetics programs
- Health systems and clinics
- Community organizations and nonprofits
- Culinary schools and foodservice institutions
Programs may be adapted for academic credit, professional training, community education, or continuing education, depending on institutional goals.
Dietetics Education
What it is
Culinary medicine curricula designed specifically for dietetics education, emphasizing culinary skill-building as a core professional competency.
Who it’s for
- Dietetics academic programs
- Dietetic internships and coordinated programs
- Practicing registered dietitians and nutrition professionals
Focus areas
- Practical food preparation and culinary techniques
- Flavor, culture, and food literacy
- Translating nutrition science into everyday cooking guidance
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Community-Based Programming
What it is
Licensed culinary medicine courseware designed for community-facing education across the lifespan.
Who it’s for
Community organizations, health systems, academic partners, and nonprofits that license ACCM curricula.
Program formats include
- Adult classes (beginner and intermediate six-week series)
- Family-based programming
- Youth and kids’ classes
- Community classes offered in Spanish
Where programs are delivered
- Community centers
- Clinics and health systems
- Teaching kitchens and shared spaces
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Continuing Education (CME/CE & Virtual Learning)
What it is
Continuing and virtual education offerings that allow healthcare professionals and other learners to engage in culinary medicine education either as standalone learning or as part of a certification pathway.
These offerings include CME and CE classes, virtual learning modules, and live educational webinars and roundtables, and serve as the primary pathway for registering for ACCM’s CME and virtual programming.
Who it’s for
- Healthcare professionals seeking CME or CE credits
- Individuals exploring culinary medicine education
- Learners completing education toward certification
- Organizations looking to host or license continuing education programming
How it’s delivered
- Live virtual classes
- Educational webinars and roundtables
- On-demand modules
- Hybrid and partner-hosted programs
What participants receive
- Evidence-based culinary medicine education
- Practical, application-focused instruction
- CME or CE credits, when applicable
- Eligible coursework that may count toward certification requirements
What partner organizations receive
- Licensed courseware
- Instructor guides and teaching materials
- Recipes and participant resources
- A profit-share structure for hosted programming
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Certification for Healthcare Professionals (CCMS)
What it is
A nationally recognized board certification demonstrating advanced training in culinary medicine for healthcare professionals.
Who it’s for
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- Registered Dietitians (RD/RDN)
- Nurse Practitioners (NP)
- Physician Assistants (PA)
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Pharmacists (PharmD)
Program overview
- Approximately 60 hours of education
- Comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum
- Board examination
Why pursue CCMS
- Demonstrates advanced competency in culinary medicine
- Supports clinical application of Food is Medicine principles
- Signals expertise to institutions, peers, and patients
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Certified Culinary Medicine Professional (CCMP)
What it is
A certification and licensed curriculum pathway designed for chefs and foodservice professionals applying culinary medicine principles in practice.
Who it’s for
- Chefs and culinary educators
- Foodservice leaders and managers
- Culinary schools and training programs
Program focus
- Translating nutrition science into culinary practice
- Health-forward menu development
- Leadership in culinary medicine education and foodservice settings
Why pursue CCMP
- Builds credibility in health-focused culinary roles
- Supports teaching, leadership, and program development
- Aligns culinary practice with healthcare and community health goals
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Health meets Food® Conference
What it is
The Health meets Food Conference is ACCM’s annual national convening and the only conference dedicated exclusively to culinary medicine.
Who attends
- Physicians and healthcare providers
- Dietitians and allied health professionals
- Chefs and foodservice leaders
- Educators, researchers, students, and institutional partners
What the conference offers
- Evidence-based education and emerging research
- Hands-on culinary medicine experiences
- Skills-building workshops
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare and foodservice
Why it matters
- Showcases how culinary medicine is applied across clinical, academic, and community settings
- Connects learners, educators, and institutions within the ACCM network
- Serves as a gateway for professionals new to culinary medicine
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Learn More or Partner With ACCM
Email: info@culinarymedicine.org
Office: (571) 266-6703
