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Naturopathic Medicine

Description	Naturopathic Physicians (N.D.s) are primary health care practitioners. They are trained to be the doctor first seen by the patient for general health care, for advice on keeping healthy, and for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. They also serve those whose treatment by conventional means has not met their needs and who seek naturopathic care as an alternative. About Naturopathic Medicine American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (ANMCB) Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors Careers in Naturopathic Medicine Comparing ND & MD Curricula Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME); CNME FAQ Definition of Naturopathic Medicine Financial Aid, Loans, and Scholarships Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Project Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health National College of Natural Medicine Webinars Naturopathic Doctor Licensure Naturopathic Doctor Profile Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) Naturopathic Medical Student Experiences Naturopathic Medicine Career Resources Naturopathic Medicine FAQ Naturopathic Medicine Information Naturopathic Medicine Internet Resources Naturopathic Medicine Network Naturopathic Medicine News Naturopathic Medicine Videos and Webinars; Videos and Webinar Archive Naturopathic Physician Overview Naturopathic Physicians Research Institute Naturopathic Post-Graduate Association Naturopathy Naturopathy/Naturopathic Medicine NDs in the News North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians; What Is Naturopathic Oncology? Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians Professional Education Salary and Job Outlook for a Naturopathic Doctor Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Experience SCNM Webinar Series University of Bridgeport Graduate Health Sciences Information Sessions What Is a Naturopathic Doctor? What Is Naturopathic Medicine? What Is Naturopathy?
Degree	N.D.
Program Length	Four years
Professional Schools' Organization	Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) AANMC Member Schools AANMC Member Schools Open House Schedule Naturopathic Medicine Programs Recognized by CNME
Application Service	None
Academic Admission Requirements	Bachelor's degree with course requirements similar to those required by allopathic medical schools. Prerequisites
Admission Exam	None
Personal Attributes & Experiences	The naturopathic physician is a catalyst for healthful change, empowering and motivating the patient to assume responsibility. The physician must strive to inspire hope as well as understanding. The physician must also make a commitment to his/her personal and spiritual development in order to be a good teacher. The physician emphasizes the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person.
Recommendation Letters	As specified by each school.