What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathy is a system of primary health care, much like 'regular' medicine but with a different approach, and a set of defining underlying principles that inform how Naturopathic Physicians practice. The education of a Naturopath is similar to that of a Medical Doctor, but with some fundamental differences in the therapies that are used.

Naturopathic Physicians have over 8 years of education, starting with an undergraduate degree that must include a combination of sciences, arts, and humanities. This is followed by 4 years at an accredited Naturopathic School (of which there are currently 4 in North America) which includes over 1500 hours of supervised clinical internship. Licensed N.D.'s must complete internationally standardized board exams upon completion of their degree, and, where there is an Act, are self-regulated in the same way M.D.'s are.

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