What Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health does

The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health (ACIMH) is a 503(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1999 by eight academic medical institutions (Duke, Harvard, Stanford, UCSF, University of Arizona, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota). It serves as the world's most comprehensive community for advancing integrative medicine and whole health through academic health centers, health systems, osteopathic medical colleges, and nursing schools, with 86+ member institutions across the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and South Korea. The organization operates as a convening and credentialing body rather than a technology product company, with no proprietary technology development; it relies on third-party membership management software (YourMembership), the Consortium Connect member community platform, and the peer-reviewed Global Advances in Integrative Medicine & Health journal.

ACIMH's core offerings include the annual International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health (flagship conference), the LEAPS student leadership retreat (since 2010, 200+ alumni), Grand Rounds webinars, clinical practice guideline development, the WHITS state-based policy initiative for non-pharmacologic pain care, fellowship recognition on behalf of ABOIM, and a job board. Revenue is generated through $3,000 annual institutional membership dues, congress registration and sponsorship packages ($2,500-$25,000 tiers, plus $2,500-$3,000 exhibit booths), LEAPS tuition ($500/participant), fellowship recognition services, and philanthropic grants (notably $2,182,443 from the David and Lura Lovell Foundation for WHITS). Distribution is sales-led through institutional outreach, Membership Committee and Board review, and relationship building with academic medicine leaders.

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Gloria Yeh, MD, MPH (Harvard Medical School), with day-to-day operations led by CEO Samantha Simmons, MPH, supported by an 11-person staff including a Deputy Director, Operations Manager, and Membership Specialist. Senior scientific leadership was strengthened in 2026 by the addition of Helene M. Langevin, MD (former NIH NCCIH Director) as Senior Advisor on Scientific Communications. Strategic partnerships include NIH NCCIH, PCORI, Veterans Health Administration, American Academy of Pediatrics, Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field, and Teaching Kitchen Collaborative, positioning ACIMH as the primary convening and credentialing infrastructure for academic integrative medicine.

Name

Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health

Legal name

Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health

Website

https://imconsortium.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health is a 503(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization advancing integrative medicine and whole health through 86+ academic health center and health system members across 6 countries, offering congresses, peer-reviewed journals, fellowship recognition, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrative Medicine Membership Organization

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Global Health Institutes & Programs (EDAHAGAM), Health, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Regulatory Cooperation (BPADANAJ), Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Integrative medicine consortium
• Academic health membership
• Complementary medicine research
• Clinical practice guidelines
• Whole health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Oswego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from institutional members including academic health centers, health systems, osteopathic medical colleges, and nursing schools. The Annual Membership Fee is $3,000 U.S. for the fiscal year of July 1st through June 30th, with prorated fees for mid-year admissions.
2. International Congress Revenue: Revenue from the annual International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health, including registration fees, sponsorships, exhibit booth sales, and related event activities. Sponsorship packages range from $2,500 to $25,000, with commercial booths at $3,000 and non-commercial booths at $2,500.
3. LEAPS Program Fees: Revenue from the Leadership And Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS), including $500 tuition fees per participant covering meals and accommodations.
4. Fellowship Recognition Services: Revenue from recognizing integrative medicine fellowship programs on behalf of the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM).
5. Conference Sponsorships and Exhibits: Sponsorship revenue from the International Congress including various tiers from Friend ($2,500) to Platinum ($25,000), plus Lunch & Learn and Evening Reception sponsorships ranging from $3,000-$10,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health (ACIMH) is a non-profit membership consortium that advances integrative medicine and whole health through institutional membership of academic health centers, health systems, osteopathic medical colleges, and nursing schools. It offers annual membership, an annual International Congress, the peer-reviewed Global Advances in Integrative Medicine & Health journal, the LEAPS student leadership program, the Consortium Connect online community, fellowship recognition for ABOIM, Grand Rounds Webinars, clinical practice guidelines, and the WHITS policy initiative.

Product overview

The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health (ACIMH) is a professional membership organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of programs, services, and platforms for the integrative medicine community rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the annual International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health (flagship conference), the peer-reviewed Global Advances in Integrative Medicine & Health journal, the Consortium Connect online member community, educational programs (Grand Rounds Webinars, LEAPS student retreat), clinical guidelines development, the WHITS policy initiative, job board, fellowship recognition, and membership management services. These are independent programs rather than a modular product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Advances in Integrative Medicine & Health: The official peer-reviewed scientific journal of the Academic Consortium, indexed in PubMed and SCOPUS.
• LEAPS into IM
• WHITS (Whole Health in the States)

Products and services

• Institutional Membership Annual institutional membership ($3,000 USD) for accredited academic health centers, hospitals, health systems, osteopathic medical colleges, and nursing schools with active integrative medicine programs in education, research, or clinical care. Provides access to Consortium Connect, Grand Rounds Webinars, the Global Advances journal, networking, and policy advocacy.
• International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health
• Global Advances in Integrative Medicine & Health
• Consortium Connect
• LEAPS into IM (Leadership and Education Program for Students)
• Fellowship Recognition Program
• Grand Rounds Webinars
• Clinical Practice Guidelines - Mindfulness Interventions for Children & Youth
• Integrative Medicine Job Board
• WHITS (Whole Health in the States) Initiative

Quantifiable outcome

• The Bravewell Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor in integrative medicine, recognizing leaders whose work significantly advances the field
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021PCORI was successfully nominated by ACIMH to conduct evidence synthesis in mindfulness-based interventions for pediatric mental health to support development of Clinical Practice Guideline for Mindfulness Interventions to Support Mental Health in Children and Youth.
• American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Integrative Medicine (AAP SOIM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with ACIMH leadership to develop clinical practice guidelines for mindfulness interventions supporting mental health in children and youth. Co-Chaired by Sunita Vohra (University of Alberta) and Erica Sibinga (Johns Hopkins University).
• NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and integrative health approaches. Building connections with NCCIH as part of ACIMH's work to advance whole health for all. NCCIH Coalition for Whole Person Health partnership referenced.
• American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIMH serves as the official recognizing body for ABOIM-certified integrative medicine fellowship programs. Sets and monitors educational standards for fellowship programs to ensure fellows meet requirements for board certification eligibility.
• Veterans Health AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIMH member institution and key partner in advancing whole health approaches. VA's Whole Health initiative represents a model for comprehensive, integrative care that ACIMH amplifies and advocates for across member institutions.
• Cochrane Complementary Medicine FieldmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational group dedicated to facilitating production of systematic reviews of randomized clinical trials in acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and mind-body therapy. ACIMH provides resources for accessing Cochrane evidence.
• National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Countering the US Opioid EpidemicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIMH participates in the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative with over 60 participants across sectors committed to developing and disseminating multi-sector solutions to reduce opioid misuse and improve outcomes for affected individuals and communities.
• University of Arizona Center for Integrative MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlong with ACIMH and Health Resources and Services Administration, created the National Center for Integrative Primary Healthcare (NCIPH) to advance incorporation of competency and evidence-based integrative health curricula into primary care education and practice.
• Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1998 to coordinate and enhance activities of the National Cancer Institute in complementary and alternative medicine. ACIMH provides partner resources linking members to OCCAM for integrative oncology research and education.
• Jaseng Hospital of Korean MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIMH member institution from South Korea co-hosting the IU/Jaseng 2026 Musculoskeletal Health Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Represents international collaboration in integrative approaches to musculoskeletal health.
• Teaching Kitchen CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIMH partners with the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative to host the Teaching Kitchen Research Conference, bringing together researchers, clinicians, educators, and public health leaders to advance science and implementation of teaching kitchen models.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM): Interprofessional membership organization for integrative health practitioners. Directly comparable as an integrative medicine professional association, though AIHM focuses on individual practitioners rather than academic institutions.
• International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ISCMR): International research society advancing complementary and integrative medicine research. Directly comparable as a research-focused professional community in integrative health with international scope.
• Integrative Healthcare Policy Consortium (IHPC): Coalition advancing integrative health through policy advocacy. Comparable as a policy-focused integrative health consortium; both organizations engage in policy advocacy around non-pharmacologic care and integrative medicine reimbursement.
• Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health (ACIH): Consortium of integrative health and medicine academic institutions. Closest direct peer — both are academic-led consortiums working to advance evidence-based integrative health in educational and clinical settings.

Others

• National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH): NIH center for research on complementary and integrative health approaches. Comparable as a federal stakeholder and funder in the integrative medicine ecosystem; ACIMH partners with NCCIH and is led in part by former NCCIH Director Helene Langevin.
• American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM): Medical specialty board certifying physicians in integrative medicine. ACIMH is the official recognizing body for ABOIM fellowship programs, making this a strategic partner rather than competitor in the integrative medicine credentialing ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC): National membership association for U.S. medical schools and teaching hospitals. Directly comparable as a consortium of academic medical centers, though AAMC is much larger and covers all of academic medicine rather than specializing in integrative health.

Emerging players

• American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA): Membership organization for holistic nursing practitioners. Comparable as a discipline-specific professional association within integrative health, though focused on nursing and broader holistic practice.
• Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO): Professional society dedicated to integrative oncology research and clinical care. Comparable as a specialty-focused academic consortium within integrative medicine, though narrower in therapeutic scope.

Regional players

• The Osher Collaborative: Network of Osher Centers for Integrative Health across major U.S. academic medical centers. Many Osher Centers are ACIMH institutional members; the Collaborative serves a related convening function for integrative health within academic medicine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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