Schools of Natural Medicine
Becoming a licensed naturopathic physician begins with a strong education. There are currently 6 schools in North America that are accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) and offer graduate-level programs in naturopathic medicine:
The following links will provide you with information regarding naturopathic graduate doctoral medical education and naturopathic medical practice.
Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) Representing students from CNME Accredited Naturopathic Medical Schools Internationally. http://naturopathicstudent.org/
The Naturopathic Medicine Interest Group was established in 2005 to educate AMSA members about the profession and practice of Naturopathic Medicine. Below is the Naturopathic Medical Students at the 2007 National AMSA convention in DC. http://amsa.org/naturopath/index.cfm
American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC)
Information about naturopathic medical education and links to accredited colleges and programs offering CNME naturopathic medical degrees. http://www.aanmc.org/
Council of Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)
The U.S. Secretary of Education recognizes CNME as the national accrediting agency for programs leading to the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D. or N.M.D.) or Doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.) degree. http://www.cnme.org
North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE)
The NPLEX (Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations) is the examination that graduates of one of the approved naturopathic medical colleges must pass to be licensed in any of the 13 states or 5 provinces that license/register naturopathic physicians. NABNE is responsible for approving applicants to take the NPLEX and for administering the examinations in the US and Canada. http://www.nabne.org
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) National professional association; State professional association links; Physician referral service http://www.naturopathic.org
This year the AANP Annual National Convention will be in collaboration with the American Holistic Medical
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) National Canadian professional association of naturopathic physicians. http://www.naturopathicassoc.ca/dr.html
Institute for Natural Medicine
Foundation established to advance naturopathic public awareness, education and research activities. http://www.NatureMed.org
The Integrator Blog A great resource to subscribe to and receive up to date information on business and education of CAM and Integrated Health Care. http://theintegratorblog.com/site/
