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The Council’s in-depth accreditation process promotes high-quality naturopathic education and training, and safe and effective practice. Our educational standards provide the basis for licensing/regulating naturopathic doctors in the U.S. and Canada.

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education accredits four-year, campus-based doctoral programs in naturopathic medicine (ND programs) that qualify graduates for licensure in the U.S. and Canada. CNME does not accredit online ND programs, and these programs do not qualify individuals for licensure. Accreditation is a rigorous process that ABOUT CNME | THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, a non-profit organization founded in 1978, is an accrediting agency for doctoral programs in naturopathic medicine (ND programs) in the U.S. and Canada. Graduation from a CNME-accredited ND program qualifies an individual to take the NPLEX licensing exam and to become a licensed

naturopathic

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS Conditions Treated by Naturopathic Doctors. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) provide individual and family primary healthcare, and treat a wide range of chronic and acute ailments. Chronic conditions treated by NDs include: mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety) autoimmune conditions (e.g., thyroid disease, lupus) Acute conditions treated NATUROPATHIC EDUCATION A Career in Naturopathic Medicine. Becoming a naturopathic doctor is a life-affirming and rewarding career choice. Naturopathic medicine supports human health on multiple levels—physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual—and contributes to the well-being of the natural environment by raising awareness of the importance of organic and naturally raised food and a healthy environment. NATUROPATHIC ACCREDITATION Naturopathic doctor colleges and programs interested in seeking accreditation should first contact the CNME Executive Director to find out more about the process and whether their program is likely to be eligible for accreditation.. Naturopathic colleges and programs should also refer to the CNME Handbook of Accreditation for Naturopathic Medicine Programs, which provides complete information CONTACT US | THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION Contact Us. CNME may be contacted in the following ways: Send letters to: Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. PO Box 178. Great Barrington, MA 01230. Telephone: 413-528-8877. Or send us an email using the form below: PUBLICATIONS & LINKS CNME Publications. The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education has two main publications: the Handbook of Accreditation for Naturopathic Medicine Programs (which contain the Council’s standards, policies, procedures, and governing documents), and the Handbook for Naturopathic Medicine Residency Programs (which contains the Council’s standards for CNME-approved residency programs). NATUROPATHIC RESIDENCIES About Naturopathic Residencies. Postdoctoral residency programs in naturopathic medicine offer naturopathic doctors opportunities for advanced training in the practice of naturopathic medicine and, in some cases, opportunities to assist in the clinical instruction of ND students. These programs are typically one or two years long, and take NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE: AN OVERVIEW Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary healthcare that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. It emphasizes the use of natural modalities—such as nutrition, lifestyle counseling and botanical medicine—to promote wellness and treat illness. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) work according

to a set

THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATIONNATUROPATHIC MEDICINEEDUCATIONACCREDITATIONRESIDENCIESRESOURCES FOR

PATIENTSOVERVIEW

The Council’s in-depth accreditation process promotes high-quality naturopathic education and training, and safe and effective practice. Our educational standards provide the basis for licensing/regulating naturopathic doctors in the U.S. and Canada.

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education accredits four-year, campus-based doctoral programs in naturopathic medicine (ND programs) that qualify graduates for licensure in the U.S. and Canada. CNME does not accredit online ND programs, and these programs do not qualify individuals for licensure. Accreditation is a rigorous process that ABOUT CNME | THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, a non-profit organization founded in 1978, is an accrediting agency for doctoral programs in naturopathic medicine (ND programs) in the U.S. and Canada. Graduation from a CNME-accredited ND program qualifies an individual to take the NPLEX licensing exam and to become a licensed

naturopathic

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS Conditions Treated by Naturopathic Doctors. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) provide individual and family primary healthcare, and treat a wide range of chronic and acute ailments. Chronic conditions treated by NDs include: mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety) autoimmune conditions (e.g., thyroid disease, lupus) Acute conditions treated NATUROPATHIC EDUCATION A Career in Naturopathic Medicine. Becoming a naturopathic doctor is a life-affirming and rewarding career choice. Naturopathic medicine supports human health on multiple levels—physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual—and contributes to the well-being of the natural environment by raising awareness of the importance of organic and naturally raised food and a healthy environment. NATUROPATHIC ACCREDITATION Naturopathic doctor colleges and programs interested in seeking accreditation should first contact the CNME Executive Director to find out more about the process and whether their program is likely to be eligible for accreditation.. Naturopathic colleges and programs should also refer to the CNME Handbook of Accreditation for Naturopathic Medicine Programs, which provides complete information CONTACT US | THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION Contact Us. CNME may be contacted in the following ways: Send letters to: Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. PO Box 178. Great Barrington, MA 01230. Telephone: 413-528-8877. Or send us an email using the form below: PUBLICATIONS & LINKS CNME Publications. The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education has two main publications: the Handbook of Accreditation for Naturopathic Medicine Programs (which contain the Council’s standards, policies, procedures, and governing documents), and the Handbook for Naturopathic Medicine Residency Programs (which contains the Council’s standards for CNME-approved residency programs). NATUROPATHIC RESIDENCIES About Naturopathic Residencies. Postdoctoral residency programs in naturopathic medicine offer naturopathic doctors opportunities for advanced training in the practice of naturopathic medicine and, in some cases, opportunities to assist in the clinical instruction of ND students. These programs are typically one or two years long, and take NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE: AN OVERVIEW Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary healthcare that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. It emphasizes the use of natural modalities—such as nutrition, lifestyle counseling and botanical medicine—to promote wellness and treat illness. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) work according

to a set

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A naturopathic residency program is an educational experience, following an individual’s graduation with an ND degree, diploma or other designation, that provides a mentored

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A naturopathic residency program is an educational experience, following an individual’s graduation with an ND degree, diploma or other designation, that provides a mentored CPNME GUIDELINES FOR RESIDENT EMPLOYMENT ADOPTED MAY 2017 CPNME Guidelines for Resident Employment Adopted May 2017 Introduction In addition to the requirements pertaining to CNME-approved residencies contained in the JANUARY 2017 EDITION 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. CNME reserves the right to make changes to the NATIONAL SURVEY OF NATUROPATHIC RESIDENCY SALARIES 2015-2016 National Survey of Naturopathic Residency Salaries – 2015/2016 2 Currently, all residencies offer first-year and second-year full-time

resident positions,

PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE Regarding the Reaccreditation for the Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) Program Offered by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine BOUCHER PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE Regarding Reaffirmation of Accreditation for the ND program offered by the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine Located in New Westminster, British Columbia THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATIONNATUROPATHIC MEDICINEEDUCATIONACCREDITATIONRESIDENCIESRESOURCES FOR

PATIENTSOVERVIEW

The Council’s in-depth accreditation process promotes high-quality naturopathic education and training, and safe and effective practice. Our educational standards provide the basis for licensing/regulating naturopathic doctors in the U.S. and Canada.

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education accredits four-year, campus-based doctoral programs in naturopathic medicine (ND programs) that qualify graduates for licensure in the U.S. and Canada. CNME does not accredit online ND programs, and these programs do not qualify individuals for licensure. Accreditation is a rigorous process that ABOUT CNME | THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, a non-profit organization founded in 1978, is an accrediting agency for doctoral programs in naturopathic medicine (ND programs) in the U.S. and Canada. Graduation from a CNME-accredited ND program qualifies an individual to take the NPLEX licensing exam and to become a licensed

naturopathic

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS Conditions Treated by Naturopathic Doctors. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) provide individual and family primary healthcare, and treat a wide range of chronic and acute ailments. Chronic conditions treated by NDs include: mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety) autoimmune conditions (e.g., thyroid disease, lupus) Acute conditions treated NATUROPATHIC ACCREDITATION Naturopathic doctor colleges and programs interested in seeking accreditation should first contact the CNME Executive Director to find out more about the process and whether their program is likely to be eligible for accreditation.. Naturopathic colleges and programs should also refer to the CNME Handbook of Accreditation for Naturopathic Medicine Programs, which provides complete information NATUROPATHIC EDUCATION A Career in Naturopathic Medicine. Becoming a naturopathic doctor is a life-affirming and rewarding career choice. Naturopathic medicine supports human health on multiple levels—physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual—and contributes to the well-being of the natural environment by raising awareness of the importance of organic and naturally raised food and a healthy environment. COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION Name *. Email *. Website. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. CONTACT US | THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION Contact Us. CNME may be contacted in the following ways: Send letters to: Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. PO Box 178. Great Barrington, MA 01230. Telephone: 413-528-8877. Or send us an email using the form below: NATUROPATHIC RESIDENCIES About Naturopathic Residencies. Postdoctoral residency programs in naturopathic medicine offer naturopathic doctors opportunities for advanced training in the practice of naturopathic medicine and, in some cases, opportunities to assist in the clinical instruction of ND students. These programs are typically one or two years long, and take NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE: AN OVERVIEW Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary healthcare that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. It emphasizes the use of natural modalities—such as nutrition, lifestyle counseling and botanical medicine—to promote wellness and treat illness. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) work according

to a set

THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATIONNATUROPATHIC MEDICINEEDUCATIONACCREDITATIONRESIDENCIESRESOURCES FOR

PATIENTSOVERVIEW

The Council’s in-depth accreditation process promotes high-quality naturopathic education and training, and safe and effective practice. Our educational standards provide the basis for licensing/regulating naturopathic doctors in the U.S. and Canada.

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education accredits four-year, campus-based doctoral programs in naturopathic medicine (ND programs) that qualify graduates for licensure in the U.S. and Canada. CNME does not accredit online ND programs, and these programs do not qualify individuals for licensure. Accreditation is a rigorous process that ABOUT CNME | THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, a non-profit organization founded in 1978, is an accrediting agency for doctoral programs in naturopathic medicine (ND programs) in the U.S. and Canada. Graduation from a CNME-accredited ND program qualifies an individual to take the NPLEX licensing exam and to become a licensed

naturopathic

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS Conditions Treated by Naturopathic Doctors. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) provide individual and family primary healthcare, and treat a wide range of chronic and acute ailments. Chronic conditions treated by NDs include: mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety) autoimmune conditions (e.g., thyroid disease, lupus) Acute conditions treated NATUROPATHIC ACCREDITATION Naturopathic doctor colleges and programs interested in seeking accreditation should first contact the CNME Executive Director to find out more about the process and whether their program is likely to be eligible for accreditation.. Naturopathic colleges and programs should also refer to the CNME Handbook of Accreditation for Naturopathic Medicine Programs, which provides complete information NATUROPATHIC EDUCATION A Career in Naturopathic Medicine. Becoming a naturopathic doctor is a life-affirming and rewarding career choice. Naturopathic medicine supports human health on multiple levels—physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual—and contributes to the well-being of the natural environment by raising awareness of the importance of organic and naturally raised food and a healthy environment. COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION Name *. Email *. Website. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. CONTACT US | THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION Contact Us. CNME may be contacted in the following ways: Send letters to: Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. PO Box 178. Great Barrington, MA 01230. Telephone: 413-528-8877. Or send us an email using the form below: NATUROPATHIC RESIDENCIES About Naturopathic Residencies. Postdoctoral residency programs in naturopathic medicine offer naturopathic doctors opportunities for advanced training in the practice of naturopathic medicine and, in some cases, opportunities to assist in the clinical instruction of ND students. These programs are typically one or two years long, and take NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE: AN OVERVIEW Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary healthcare that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. It emphasizes the use of natural modalities—such as nutrition, lifestyle counseling and botanical medicine—to promote wellness and treat illness. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) work according

to a set

CONTACT US | THE COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION Contact Us. CNME may be contacted in the following ways: Send letters to: Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. PO Box 178. Great Barrington, MA 01230. Telephone: 413-528-8877. Or send us an email using the form below: COUNCIL ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION Name *. Email *. Website. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. PUBLICATIONS & LINKS CNME Publications. The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education has two main publications: the Handbook of Accreditation for Naturopathic Medicine Programs (which contain the Council’s standards, policies, procedures, and governing documents), and the Handbook for Naturopathic Medicine Residency Programs (which contains the Council’s standards for CNME-approved residency programs).

2021 EDITION

A naturopathic residency program is an educational experience, following an individual’s graduation with an ND degree, diploma or other designation, that provides a mentored CPNME GUIDELINES FOR RESIDENT EMPLOYMENT ADOPTED MAY 2017 CPNME Guidelines for Resident Employment Adopted May 2017 Introduction In addition to the requirements pertaining to CNME-approved residencies contained in the NATIONAL SURVEY OF NATUROPATHIC RESIDENCY SALARIES 2015-2016 National Survey of Naturopathic Residency Salaries – 2015/2016 2 Currently, all residencies offer first-year and second-year full-time

resident positions,

PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE Regarding the Reaccreditation for the Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) Program Offered by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine BOUCHER PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE Regarding Reaffirmation of Accreditation for the ND program offered by the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

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Our mission is quality assurance. The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education serves the public by accrediting doctoral programs in naturopathic medicine in the U.S. and Canada that meet or exceed our educational standards. More about CNME's Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals Handbook of Accreditation for Naturopathic Medicine Programs PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE Regarding the Reaccreditation for the Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) Program

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Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. _Comments due by May 15, 2020_ Download Public Comment Notice PURPOSE OF ACCREDITATION The Council’s in-depth accreditation process promotes high-quality naturopathic education and training, and safe and effective practice. Our educational standards provide the basis for licensing/regulating naturopathic doctors in the U.S. and Canada. CNME is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit doctoral programs in naturopathic medicine. _CNME does not accredit online or distance education programs._ NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE: AN OVERVIEW Blending modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural

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NATUROPATHIC EDUCATION ND programs educate students in a range of natural modalities as well as in biomedical and clinical sciences, and complete two years of

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NATUROPATHIC ACCREDITATION Accreditation process promotes high-quality naturopathic education and training, and safe and effective practice. CNME-ACCREDITED PROGRAMS Graduates of CNME-accredited programs are qualified for licensure in

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More about the field of naturopathic medicine More about naturopathic medical education More about Naturopathic Accreditation See CNME Accredited Programs TRIBUTE TO JIM SENSENIG, ND: NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE PIONEER For more than 40 years, Dr. Sensenig devoted himself to the practice of naturopathic medicine and, more broadly, to establishing a strong basis for the ND profession in the U.S. As the first president of AANP, Dr. Sensenig played a seminal role in the creation of the CNME. He and his colleagues at the time understood the necessity of establishing a federally recognized accreditation agency for our schools if we were to achieve professional licensure and gain credibility within the healthcare system. Fortunately, the timing was right for establishing an agency capable of achieving federal recognition. Dr. Sensenig championed this effort, which included publicly testifying for CNME’s recognition in the face of determined opposition. His persuasiveness helped carry the day! More about Dr. Sensenig _Photo courtesy of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine_ Naturopathic physicians look beyond surface symptoms to determine the underlying causes of illness and provide natural approaches for

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