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The Center For The Improvement Of Human Functioning International
A Non-profit Medical, Research and Educational Organization
3100 North Hillside Avenue, Wichita, KS 67219 USA
Phone: 316-682-3100; Fax: 316-682-5054

Learning Opportunities for Health Professionals


Hugh D. Riordan, M.D. 1932-2005

Founding President

The Center offers valuable support services for health professionals.


Ronald E. Hunninghake, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer

Rebecca K. Kirby, M.D., M.S., R.D.

Chad Krier, N.D., D.C.

Ronald E. Hunninghake, M.D., Rebecca K. Kirby, M.D., M.S., R.D., and Chad Krier, N.D., D.C. are the medical doctors at The Center for Healing Arts, the clinical division of The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning International. They work with other primary care physicians to help solve the mysteries of illness.

Our Orthomolecular Approach to Chronic Illness

Orthomolecular is a term that comes from ortho, which is Greek for "correct" or "right," and molecule, which is the simplest structure that displays the characteristics of a compound. So it literally means the "right molecule."

Orthomolecular medicine describes the practice of preventing and treating disease by providing the body with optimal amounts of substances which are natural to the body.

Our Lab - A Valuable Resource

The Bio-Center Laboratory provides unique diagnostic services for physicians, hospitals and laboratories throughout the country, and has received continuous certification from state and federal agencies since 1976.

Education Opportunities

The Center offers educational programs for medical professionals interested in our unique approach. Options ranging from a week to a full year are available.

Clinical experience track: Join doctors Hunninghake, Kirby and Krier as they see patient/co-learners who are willing to have an additional observer. One week (Monday - Friday) experience $500; one month experience $1,500.

Bio-Center Laboratory track: Work alongside laboratory personnel to become familiar with test procedures, quality control, and interpretation of results, and meet with Dr. Jackson. One week (Monday - Friday) experience $500; one month experience $1,500.

Research track: Observe the latest in what we are doing in our various research projects, including rationale and techniques. One week experience $500; one month experience $1,500.

Information track: Unlimited access to Mabee Library holdings, including the superb education available on video tapes of fifteen International Conferences on Human Functioning sponsored by The Center. Fee includes 10 video tape copies or 20 audio tape copies of available material. One week experience $500; one month experience $1,500.

Sampler track: One day each with our medical doctors, one day observing laboratory procedures and one day library immersion. One week experience $500; one month experience $1,500.

Longer learning opportunities of 6 months and one year are also available, as is a single day observation for a fee of $200. Our fees are set by our board and are not negotiable.

These valuable learning opportunities are available with as little as two weeks notice.

Other Opportunities for Intense Personal Learning

Special learning opportunities are also available which require advanced scheduling. These include:
  • Clinical observation, including vitamin C therapy.
  • Learning basic principles of Auricular therapy with various staff members.
  • Learning applications of biological age.
  • Extended discussion periods with our medical doctors.

The fee for such intense personal learning is $100 per hour. You may also wish to have your own specific laboratory evaluation.

The current price for lunch at our Taste of Health Restaurant is $6.95, plus tax. No smoking is allowed in any Center buildings.

We look forward to the possibility of you joining us for what we would expect to be an unforgettable positive experience.

Should you wish to participate in Center learning opportunities, please call 316-682-3100. We will be happy to furnish you with a list of available lodging.

Comments

Here are a few comments from physicians who have joined us from around the world:

  • "Thank you for my wonderful week at The Center."
  • "Everyone was so helpful in answering my questions and sharing their experiences."
  • "You cannot imagine the profound delight I took away when I left Wichita."
  • "Thank you and your staff for your unstinting hospitality."
  • "Thank you for the enlightening experience at The Center."

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The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning International
3100 North Hillside Avenue
Wichita, KS 67219 USA
Phone: 316-682-3100; Fax: 316-682-5054
Medical Records Fax: 316-618-8537 * Laboratory Fax: 316-682-2062

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