Clinical Core Monthly (CCM) – Functional Medicine Training and CME
A Clinical Home Base for Functional Medicine Practitioners.
Most functional medicine education teaches you what to know.
Very little prepares you for what happens after — when the cases get complicated, the labs don’t fit the textbook, and there’s no one to pressure-test your thinking before you have to decide.
Clinical Core Monthly (CCM) fills that gap.
Clinical Core Monthly was created by Dr. Brandy Zachary (Dr. Z), DC, IFMCP – practitioner, educator, and founder of the Functional Medicine Academy (FMA), which has trained over 38,000 practitioners worldwide.
It’s a month-to-month clinical membership for practitioners who want sharper clinical thinking, real-time support, and better decision-making without carrying complex cases alone. CCM brings together weekly live clinical classes, clinical case review, LabDX, the Care Plan Builder, certifications, CME/CE opportunities, and a private practitioner-only community — so you can stop guessing, save time, and feel supported in the work that actually happens with real patients.
Why good clinicians join
You’ve done the work. You’ve earned the credentials. You understand the science.
And still, some cases sit heavy. Not because you don’t know enough — because you’re carrying every decision alone.
That’s not a training problem. It’s a support problem.
CCM exists because high-level clinical work requires ongoing feedback, not just foundational education. Once you have that support, it’s hard to practice without it.
What you get every month
Weekly live functional medicine training — real cases, real decisions, real Q&A. Not lectures. Working sessions that change how you practice on Monday morning.
Every certification, included — hormones, gut health, peptides, cardiovascular, autoimmune, mold, brain health, men’s hormones, blood sugar, pediatrics, and every new one we release. No upsells, no re-buying, no tiers.
LabDX clinical decision support — structure for the moments that drain you most. What to treat now, what to wait on, what actually changes care. Included, not add-on.
Real-time case review — bring the cases that are sitting heavy. Get clinical perspective before doubt settles in, not after.
Accredited CME/CE credits — for MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, DCs, RNs, APRNs, RDs, and allied health. Earned through real training, not checkbox content.
Practitioner-only community — no social media noise. A private clinical space where serious practitioners think out loud together, 24/7.
$496/month. Month-to-month. No contract.
There is nothing comparable at this level — and no pressure to stay if it ever stops fitting your practice.
Built for clinicians who care enough to keep getting better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Clinical Core Monthly for?
Clinical Core Monthly is for clinicians and allied health professionals who care deeply about doing good work and want support that matches the complexity of real practice. This includes MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs, RNs, APRNs, DCs, registered dietitians, and other allied health professionals. It is built for practitioners who want clearer thinking, stronger clinical judgment, and a place to pressure-test complex cases without practicing in isolation.
What is included in Clinical Core Monthly?
Clinical Core Monthly includes weekly live clinical classes, clinical case review, access to past and future certifications,LabDX, the Care Plan Builder, CME/CE opportunities, and a private practitioner-only community hosted on Skool. The goal is not to give you more to keep up with — it is to give you structure, tools, and support that make clinical practice feel clearer and less heavy.
Does Clinical Core Monthly include CME or CE credits?
Yes. Many Clinical Core Monthly trainings qualify for CME or CE credits. This activity has been planned and implemented by The Dr. Z Functional Medicine. Pinnacle Conference, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.