Background
Pharmacology and Pathology at Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) are taught mainly in the 2nd year over 2 semesters. There is no specific effort in the curriculum dealing with issues of lifestyle/nutrition and the impact that it can have on health and disease. This was the idea behind incorporating and teaching basic lifestyle modification (LSM) (whole food & plant-based nutrition, exercise, restorative sleep, substance use, positive social connections, and stress management) into some of the pharmacology and pathology lectures.

Methods
Different pharmacology and pathology lecture topics were selected. Compared to the fall semester, special focus was given to these topics regarding LFM in the spring semester. At the end of the spring semester, a feedback form with a Likert scale was sent to get input on the intervention from the class.

Results
The faculty involved positively took the initiative when this intervention was introduced in their lecture slides. In every lecture, one slide worth of LSM, including nutrition, information was shown to the class for that topic during the 1 hr lecture. Results from the feedback forms showed encouraging data; there was a response rate of around 20%. A significant number of students found the information helpful (p<0.001), led to awareness about non-pharm and preventative options (p<0.08), incited interest in students (p<0.087), increased awareness in students about educating patients in the future (p<0.004), and increased interest in students to learn about lifestyle and nutrition treatment modalities (p<0.000). Overall, from the general comments received about the study, most (5 out of 8) were positive about the study and intervention.

Conclusion
A significant number of students confirmed the effectiveness of this intervention. It also led to an interest in the student body in acquiring more knowledge and training in this study area.