Student leadership in Lifestyle Medicine
Supporting our next generation of leaders
ASLM recognises that students are the future leaders of Lifestyle Medicine, and our hope for health system change and a more equitable and sustainable society. That’s why we’re working to cultivate an active community of students who are committed to advancing Lifestyle Medicine from the ground up.
If you are a current medical, allied health or public health student passionate about Lifestyle Medicine, see below for an outline of the ways in which you can take part in and help advance a student-lead movement for change and advance your career in Lifestyle Medicine.
$25 student membership
Lifestyle Medicine involves clinicians, public health professionals, researchers, scientists, educators and health executives all working together to prevent, manage, and treat chronic and lifestyle-related conditions. Students form an integral part of this community too; helping to inspire change from a unique place of influence. Student membership of ASLM is just $25 for those studying towards a qualification which upon completion, will qualify them for Practitioner Membership.
Benefits of student membership include:
- Leadership opportunities
- Networking
- Resources
- Personal and professional development
- Access to grants, scholarships and awards
Student Interest Groups
Are you interested in establishing a Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group (LMIG) in your undergraduate medicine, public health, dietetics, nutrition, exercise science, psychology, nursing, or other allied health course? LMIGs are the perfect opportunity to broaden your knowledge early, expand your opportunities, create a passionate peer community and position yourself as a future leader of Lifestyle Medicine.
If you are interested in leading a student group at your university, or in pursuing a similar opportunity, contact us at to find out more.
Guide to starting a LMIG:
This guide was created to make the process of starting a LMIG as easy as possible. ASLM staff and leaders are available to answer any questions you may have and provide you with the support you need to establish and create a sustainable and vibrant interest group.
Annual student awards
Student Awards provide a unique opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the work and contributions of students in the field Lifestyle Medicine. The Awards are open to undergraduate students who are not otherwise qualified for Full Membership of ASLM, and are announced annually at ASLM’s Lifestyle Medicine conference.
This award recognises exemplary and demonstrated leadership in students who have:
- Established or are leading the development of a Lifestyle Medicine interest group in their university, or
- Demonstrated leadership and commitment in promoting and advocating for Lifestyle Medicine, or
- Made an impact in the professions, community or general public through a significant project or effort
- Established or are leading the development of a Lifestyle Medicine interest group in their university, or
- Demonstrated leadership and commitment in promoting and advocating for Lifestyle Medicine, or
- Made an impact in the professions, community or general public through a significant project or effort, or
- Presented a proposal to ASLM deemed to be suitable to achieve any of the above
Are you a registrar or trainee? Click here to find out more about the Registrar/Trainee Leadership in Lifestyle Medicine award.
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