BE ON THE LEADING EDGE OF INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY PRACTICE IN THE UK
Systems Approach to Cancer® Programme for Physicians
Learn how to confidently and competently use integrative medicine strategies to help patients with cancer live well.
Applications are open for 2024 (Part 1 - Apr-Jun, Part 2 - Sept-Nov). Apply HERE.
People with cancer need a whole person health plan, not just a treatment plan.
You know things could be, and should be, better. As a medical doctor passionate about delivering the best outcomes for your patients, you know that we must treat the person, not just their cancer.
Patients diagnosed with cancer need a well-rounded, personalised and dynamic health plan that shifts with their evolving needs, whether personal or treatment-related. Unfortunately, there are not enough qualified, well-informed practitioners delivering integrative medical care to people with cancer or those recovering from cancer treatment.
Have you found yourself in one of these situations?
You decline referrals or enquiries from people with a cancer diagnosis because you feel you don’t have adequate knowledge in this area.
You feel confused and overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting information about cancer out there.
You’ve learned a little about integrative oncology from books or conferences but not at the depth necessary to support patients collaboratively and safely.
You believe in the power of integrative and personalised medicine but need specific guidance in applying these strategies to patients with cancer.
You’ve seen integrative oncology courses before, and you’re interested, but their cost has been too prohibitive.
DOCTORS INTERESTED IN INTEGRATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BENEFIT FROM:
An affordable, science-based, integrative Systems Approach to Cancer® framework to help you create personalised care plans that help support the best clinical outcomes
A network of dedicated, compassionate professionals to collaborate with both now and in the future
Clear, practical guidelines on how to pull all the pieces together with real case studies that show effective integration in practice
Systems Approach to Cancer® Programme for Physicians
Advanced strategies for supporting your patients before, during, and after cancer treatments safely and effectively using a whole-person systems approach
By the end of this course you will:
Review basic pathophysiology and hallmarks of cancer and their relevance to conventional and integrative cancer care.
Understand the latest tests and diagnostic tools in the systems approach assessment and precision oncology, including liquid biopsies and functional testing.
Become a part of the integrative oncology referral network (after demonstrating appropriate expertise at course conclusion and a minimum of 6 months of case-based mentorship).
Know the special considerations to keep in mind when working with patients with metastatic cancer and patients participating in clinical trials.
Increase the number of ways you can support your patients through their treatments, including understanding the role of additional medication support in integrative care.
Have a framework for developing a personalised and dynamic Systems Approach to Cancer® plan to use before, during, and after cancer treatment.
Applications are open now for Systems Approach to Cancer® Programme for Physicians Part 1, which will run April-June 2024. Part 2 will run September-November 2024.
“I am passionate about creating a new wave of integrative cancer care professionals in the UK who can offer an effective science-based and detail-oriented approach without losing the whole person picture. Excellent cancer care requires diverse expertise and a practical collaborative care model that supports both the person with cancer and the professionals caring for them.”
– DR NINA FULLER-SHAVEL
Systems Approach to Cancer® Programme for Physicians
PROGRAMME PHASES
Both programme phases are required for full course completion. Advancement from Part 1 to Part 2 of the course is dependent on adequate progress assessed via MCQ and live Q&A and active engagement in Part 1.
Part One (3 months)
STARTS APRIL 2024*
£900
Pathology, hallmarks and prevailing theories of cancer
Evidence for the role of nutrition and lifestyle approaches in managing cancer risk
Review of oncology treatments and side effects – chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
Support through treatment – potential for synergy and reducing side effects; supporting recovery and building resilience
Systems Approach to Cancer® – assessment and management strategies covering nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation
Lifestyle and metastatic disease – living well with cancer
Integrative approaches to cancer – networks, multidisciplinary collaboration and care teams
Applications are open now for Systems Approach to Cancer® Programme for Physicians Part 1, which will run April-June 2024. Part 2 will run September-November 2024 You must be a GMC-registered or EU-registered medical doctor to apply.
Part Two (3 months)
STARTS SEPTEMBER 2024*
£1200
Testing and diagnostics - the latest in systems approach assessment and precision oncology, including liquid biopsies
Adjunctive support options - practical guidelines around IV therapies, mistletoe (Viscum album) and other therapies
Role of additional medication support, including critical evaluation of off-label medication use, LDN, melatonin etc.
Pulling it all together – how to create a practical and dynamic integrative oncology plan using the SATC model
Integration in practice - leading extended multidisciplinary teams with effective secondary care collaboration
Case study discussions, practical research evaluation and application of available guidelines
Applications are open now for Systems Approach to Cancer® Programme for Physicians Part 1, which will run April-June 2024. Part 2 will run September-November 2024. You must be a GMC-registered or EU-registered medical doctor to apply.
6 months access to training modules
Monthly 90-minute Q&A session with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel
Access to private Facebook group
Invitation to join a 6-month small group mentorship with a monthly Q&A and group case discussion upon completion of the programme (more details below)*
Opportunity to become a part of an integrative oncology referral network
When you join the next class, you’ll get:
STUDY ONLINE AT YOUR OWN PACE OVER 6 MONTHS
JOIN A PRIVATE GROUP TO SHARE CASES, QUESTIONS AND RESEARCH
EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
FOLLOW A WELL-ESTABLISHED FRAMEWORK
Hi, I’m Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel
I am an award-winning Oxbridge-trained integrative medicine doctor, scientist and educator with over a decade’s experience in integrative healthcare. I also have extensive education in functional medicine, nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal medicine, yoga and mindfulness.
As a BANT Fellow and the Co-Chair of BSIO (British Society for Integrative Oncology), my mission is to create a future where integrative oncology is the standard of cancer care.
Through this course, you will learn the framework and specific strategies I’ve used in my own clinical practice to help people with cancer live with more resilience, better quality of life and improved clinical outcomes.
I hope you’ll join me.
Who is eligible to enrol in this course?
You’re a medical doctor with a GMC registration or a European medical registration with a licence to practise medicine.
You have professional insurance.
You’ve had some training in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, integrative and/or functional medicine (any modality or specific courses).
You have an open mind and a desire to learn about a wide variety of approaches in integrative cancer care and to collaborate with others effectively.
You’re ready to commit to around 10-15 hours of lectures per month, plus around 10 hours per month on case studies, research papers, and guidelines pertaining to the topics studied.
What you can expect from Systems Approach to Cancer® for Physicians
1. GAIN PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.
This system was developed from my own experience as the founder of an award-winning integrative medicine practice specialising in women’s health and cancer care, as well as extensive studies in a range of modalities from functional and integrative medicine to herbal medicine and yoga. It means the course offers extensive, practical information for your daily use in clinic.
This programme doesn’t just give you knowledge about conventional cancer treatment or general integrative health approaches. We cultivate a paradigm shift necessary to support people diagnosed with cancer using a whole person, systems-based, personalised approach. You won’t find any generic, one-size-fits-all “protocols” here.
2. GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO SEE RESULTS QUICKLY.
During the 6-month programme, you’ll be provided with practical information, as well as some real-life case studies from Synthesis Clinic, a leading award-winning integrative medicine practice. I’ll guide you through the various approaches that are supported by evidence and effectiveness in clinical practice.
If you have any questions, you’ll have ample opportunities to get them answered. As a student in the programme, you’ll have access to live monthly Q&A sessions and a dedicated, private Facebook group where you can post questions and research. We also offer a mentorship programme following course completion to help get you started with your first integrative cancer support cases.
3. GAIN PROFESSIONAL SATISFACTION BY HELPING PATIENTS WHO NEED YOU THE MOST.
There’s no doubt that integrative medicine can have a huge impact on cancer outcomes. The problem is that most people diagnosed with cancer don’t know where to begin. And all the conflicting information online — as you may have experienced yourself — can be overwhelming.
By completing Systems Approach to Cancer® Programme for Physicians, you’ll be able to confidently create a clear plan of assessment and management for your patients before, during and after cancer treatment.
Course Learning Outcomes
BY THE END OF THIS 6-MONTH ONLINE COURSE, YOU WILL HAVE LEARNED ABOUT:
Pathology, hallmarks and prevailing theories of cancer, including somatic mutation theory and metabolic theory
Conventional oncology approaches, including treatment options and side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy and targeted therapies
Systems Approach to Cancer® Programme – assessment, testing and management of nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation where appropriate, with clear guidelines for safety and communication with the wider care team
Reducing cancer risk – evidence for the role of nutrition and lifestyle approaches, including a critique of the World Cancer Research Fund recommendations
Supporting patients through treatment – potential for synergy and reducing side effects
Supporting recovery and building resilience post-treatment – evidence supporting lifestyle strategies and reducing recurrence risk
Working with metastatic cancer – the realities of continuing or phased therapy and special considerations
A framework for developing personalised Systems Approach to Cancer® nutrition and lifestyle plans to use before, during and after treatment
Adjunctive support options – practical guidelines around IV therapies, mistletoe (Viscum album extract) and other therapies
Practical examples and real-life case studies from Synthesis Clinic, a leading award-winning integrative medicine practice
Integrative approach to cancer – building referral networks and care teams
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
MCQs and short answer questions following each module covering the breadth of the topic
Final exam at the end of Phase 2
Join a growing group of doctors on the leading edge of integrative oncology practice in the UK.
BEGINNING APRIL 2023
6 months access to training modules
Monthly 90-minute Q&A session with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel
Access to private Facebook group
Invitation to join a 6-month small group mentorship with a monthly Q&A and group case discussion upon completion of the programme (more details below)*
Opportunity to become a part of an integrative oncology referral network
Already completed this course?
APPLY FOR MONTHLY MENTORSHIP — INTAKES HAPPEN TWICE A YEAR.
£150 PER MONTH FOR 6 MONTHS
Contact hello@drninafullershavel.com to be placed on the waiting list. Please note that only doctors who have completed the Systems Approach to Cancer ® Programme for Physicians are eligible for group mentorship.
ELIGIBILITY
All physicians who have successfully completed Systems Approach to Cancer® for Physicians and passed their assignment are eligible for monthly mentorship.
EXPECTATIONS
Must be able to attend at least 60-80% of meetings live (Fridays) with a minimum 3-month commitment. Friendly and active participation required.
PEER SUPPORT
Private Facebook group for ongoing peer support and research updates. The Facebook group is a great place for quick-fire questions and cross-referrals.
MONTHLY Q&A
90-minute monthly live Q&As are held on Fridays to discuss cases and questions. Recordings will be made available to participants.