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Medical Management: Intro (Recorded)

The Medical Management Intro course is the first step to becoming a Certified FEMM Medical Provider. Presented in an online self-study format, it provides an introduction to FEMM research, physiology, and medical protocols through pre-recorded videos, supplemental reading, and post-assessment quizzes.
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taught by dr. pilar vigil, in collaboration with FEMM & RHri

20 Hours of Video and Study Content

Lectures, discussions, and case studies reviewed by RHRI-certified physicians

Convenient Self-Paced Format

Watch anytime. Providers who maintain active certification status receive lifetime access to this course. 

20 CME Credits Upon Completion

Awarded by the American Academy of Family Physicians

The First Step to Become a Certified FEMM Provider

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Included Topics:

Each subject includes several hours of lecture video, peer-reviewed article(s), and a quiz. 
  • Ovulation as a sign of health 
  • The Ovarian Continuum
  • Understanding biomarkers and hormone patterns
  • Hormones and the brain
  • Kisspeptin: the link between reproduction and nutrition
  • The Basic Hormonal Profile: assessment and integration for clinical practice 

To Become a
Certified FEMM Medical Provider

This option is for prescribing clinicians on the path to becoming a Certified FEMM Medical Management Provider. Note that the FEMM Medical Management protocol guidelines and clinical case study textbooks are not provided for this course, but are provided upon registration for the Medical Management Masterclass. 

Audit Option

This option is ideal for students, allied healthcare professionals, clinicians without prescribing authority, and FEMM Teachers. 

Note: auditors do not receive CME credit or ongoing provider support, and do not become Certified FEMM Providers.

Dr. Pilar Vigil
MD, PhD, OB/GYN, FACOG

Dr. Pilar Vigil is the Research Director of the RHRI. She completed her post-doctoral work with Dr. Emil Steinberger at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, and spent decades working with both Dr. Steinberger and Dr. Brown. The importance of this legacy of research and clinical care, along with the collaborations with Drs. John and Evelyn Billings, is the foundation of the scientific work of FEMM and the RHRI.
Patrick Jones - Course author