The Whole Health Ambassador Teams Program transforms healthcare education through experiential learning and strategic knowledge dissemination. Despite strong evidence supporting integrative health practices, adoption remains limited due to provider unfamiliarity and lack of firsthand experience. This program strategically identifies and recruits healthcare "changemakers" across the HMS/MGB community - open to all members of the healthcare community, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, executives, MBAs, and support staff.
The program emphasizes:
- Personal Data-Driven Discovery – Ambassadors use digital health monitoring (e.g., HRV, CGM, sleep tracking) to explore the link between behaviors and health outcomes.
- Evidence-Informed Experiential Learning – Hands-on engagement with CIH practices (mind-body techniques, movement therapies, nutrition) fosters confidence in their clinical application.
- Strategic Knowledge Multiplication – Ambassadors mentor future cohorts, implement Whole Health approaches, develop evidence-based resources, and contribute to citizen science.
This structure creates a self-sustaining network of healthcare professionals who understand, practice, and promote comprehensive approaches to health and wellness, leading to systemic change in healthcare delivery.
Project Leads: Andrew Ahn, Peter Wayne, Darshan Mehta, Matt Kowalski, Gloria Yeh, Aterah Nusrat (HMS/BWH)
Estimated Budget: $40,000