Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is slowly becoming more and more known throughout the world. CAM includes various types of therapies, such as yoga, reflexology, chiropractic therapy, herbal therapy, Ayurveda, meditation, biofeedback, hypnosis, homeopathy, acupuncture, etc. Evidence-based research, recognition of the disconnect between patients, and also the positive and negative aspects of CAM modalities are the reasons for the growing attention it has gained in medical schools across the United States. (Hart, 2009, p. 287). The main concern behind CAM is that it covers a rather wide range of therapies, most of which have not been able to establish any adequate scientific basis. This results in many objections from researchers and university officials that it is not qualified to gain its place as a learning major in medical school curricula. However, cancer patients have said they have benefited from CAM therapies, during and after their exhaustive treatments. This shows that some CAM methods can be legitimate. The point to pay close attention to is that these patients have undergone what is called integrative medicine. According to Hart's definition, integrative medicine can be defined as an approach to medical practice that makes use of the best available evidence, taking into account the whole person (body, mind and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. as cited in Kligler et al., 2004). Medical student attitudes toward CAM appear to be slightly more enthusiastic at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC. 91% believe that CAM should include ideas and methods that allopathic medicine can benefit from. Seventy-five for... middle of paper......t preventative therapies that will help keep people in good shape. This will benefit the entire healthcare system as a whole. It will reduce healthcare spending, as we will prioritize preventive measures. I truly believe that evidence-based CAM methods and humanistic approaches should become part of medical school curricula. This will have a big impact on healthcare in the future. Works CitedHart, Jane (2009). CAM and medical education. Alternative and complementary therapies, 15, 287-291Klinger B,Maizes V, Schachter S, et al. Key competencies in integrative medicine for medical school curricula: a proposal. Acad Med 2004; 79; 521-531Trask, J. Chapter 8 Alternative Methods [Power Point slides]. Retrieved from lecture notes online website: https://compass.illinois.edu/webct/urw/lc5116011.tp0/cobaltMainFrame.dowebct