This network is under development as a resource for physicians in training to learn directly from practitioners about holistic medicine, relationship-centered care, CAM therapies and an integrative approach to healing. All holistic practitioners interested in working with students are encouraged to submit their contact information and description of their practice. Students will then contact you. The HPRN is open to all holistic practitioners-there are no specifications regarding your training. The network is starting to grow, but word of mouth is often more effective than magazine advertisement or mailings.
Every medical school needs an organization, which addresses humanism in medicine.
Organize a lecture series on complementary and alternative medicine, set up a shadowing program with holistic doctors, start a class on humanistic medicine, or create a support group for students and practice meditation, massage, and nutrition together. For more ideas, contact the HuMed network and ask about existing programs in other medical schools.