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The four-year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program trains students to be physicians with a holistic approach to healing people. Upon completion of the program, graduates will sit for board examinations in states and provinces that license NDs (Naturopathic Doctors). The program emphasizes the health and healing of the whole patient when providing treatment. This is evidenced by its emphasis in treating disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing power of the body. The core, or required, curriculum provides the foundation and skills necessary for establishing a naturopathic family practice. First-year studies include the normal structure and function of the body with a solid introduction to naturopathic theory, philosophy, and therapeutics. Second year focuses on the study of disease and diagnosis while beginning course work in specific modalities such as: botanical medicine, therapeutic manipulation, clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, and the clinical application of hydrotherapies. To enter into the clinical training of the third year, students must pass all basic science courses and diagnostic courses, as well as a clinic entrance examination. Third year continues with a more in-depth focus on botanical medicine, manipulation, clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, and begins specified clinical coursework such as gynecology and pediatrics. The third year gives major emphasis to clinical training. Students must pass a clinical primary status exam to proceed in their clinical training. Fourth year continues the specialized systems and disease courses such as oncology, dermatology, neurology, geriatrics and environmental medicine. The major focus of the fourth year is practical clinical training, working side by side with licensed physicians caring for patients. A clinic proficiency exam ensures clinical competency prior to graduation. Because the program is rigorous and the course load heavy, students may choose to complete the ND degree in five rather than four years at NCNM. Students may take no more than seven years to complete the program. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Application Fee: US$75 US Student Application Deadlines: rolling International Student Application Deadlines: rolling | |||||||||||||||||||
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Students who wish to apply must complete and submit the application form along with US$75 nonrefundable application fee. As part of the application package, students must include essays as outlined within the application package; official sealed college transcripts for all college and university coursework; catalog course descriptions for all courses that qualify as science prerequisites; two letters of recommendation, one from a college or university faculty member, and one from a professional, preferably in a health-related field, a one-page chronological resume of work, educational, and volunteer experience with references and phone numbers; a Verification of Student Conduct Form (found within application package) mailed or faxed directly to the NCNM Office of Admissions from every college and university attended; signed Criminal Disclosure and Information Consent form; and signed Technical Standards statement. Applicants who meet the requirements may be invited to an on-campus interview. All students are accepted for Fall entry only. Transfer credit will only be reviewed by NCNM first year courses. Application requirements for International applicants include the requirements outlined above; in addition, if English is a second language, official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) should be submitted along with the application. NCNM requires a score of 550 on the written exam or 213 on the computer exam. International applicants must submit all non-U.S. accredited transcripts for translation and evaluation to an approved evaluation services. Transcripts from accredited Canadian colleges and universities are generally exempt from this requirement. NCNM reserves the right to require outside evaluation in certain cases. | |||||||||||||||||||
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The National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) understands that further education means a significant investment of time, energy and resources. NCNM participates in federal financial aid programs, including loans and work study. Financial Aid is available to students enrolled at least halftime in the ND, MSOM, or a combination of both programs at NCNM. All students applying for federal financial aid are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. Additionally, students must have been accepted at NCNM. Eligibility for financial aid is determined by using a federal methodology formula as outlined by the US Department of Education. The financial aid awarding process beings in early spring of each academic year, with a priority packaging date of April 30 for need-based aid consideration. As NCNM is a graduate institution, all students are considered "independent" and are eligible to receive the maximum allowable in federal loans. The subsidized amount received will depend partly on the documented financial need and partly on the institutional cost of attendance for the program chosen. To continue to receive financial aid, the student must make satisfactory academic progress, as defined by academic policies, and must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify for federal aid. The Financial Aid Office advises students and alumni about sources of financial aid and budgeting strategies. For a detailed overview of the financial aid programs available at NCNM and helpful links to financial resources, visit the website or contact the Financial Aid Office at FinancialAid@ncnm.edu or 1-503-552-1616. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest city of Portland, Oregon, NCNM provides new ways of thinking about not only medicine and health care, but human beings and the world. The Ross Island campus, located one mile south of downtown Portland, houses most college academic and administrative functions. The new Administrative Building, located adjacent to the Ross Island campus, houses the offices for the Helfgott Research Institute as well as the Office of Admissions and the executive offices for the school. The First Avenue Natural Health Center is the primary location for the ND clinical program, providing patients with prevention and treatment plans from licensed naturopathic doctors working with students to address the needs of the patient as a whole being. Our naturopathic clinic offers a unique opportunity for the patient to learn along with the students about his or her own body and illness. Patients come away from their experience feeling empowered in their journey toward health. As primary care physicians, the clinic's naturopathic doctors and students diagnose and treat the full-spectrum of chronic and acute conditions that may concern a patient. Because they address the whole person and seek out causes of symptoms and conditions, naturopathic doctors offer an effective array of approaches and treatments for complicated health problems. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Although on-campus housing is not available, NCNM is located near residential areas with ample rentals at reasonable rates. Students may contact the Student Services Office for additional information.
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• Carpal tunnel syndrome and static magnetic field therapy. A.P. Cobert, P. Elmer, M.S. Markov, N. Carlson, H. Carlson, W. Gregory, NIH NCCAM, 2006-2009. • Multichannel System for Measuring Skin Impedance at Acupuncture. A. Colbert, NIH NCCAM, 2007-2008. • Research in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program. H. Zwickey (R25), NIH NCCAM, 2007-2011. • Dietary Supplement of Cruciferous Vegetables and Estrogen Metabolism in Healthy Premenopausal Women. P. Elmer, H. Zwickey, Funding: Standard Process, Inc, 2007-2008. • Combination treatment in metabolic syndrome and obesity. B. Oken, C. Calabrese, J. Purnell, K. Tippens, P. Elmer, M. Groves, E. Connelly, NIH NCCAM, 2004-2007. • Conditioned Healing of Experimental Autoimmune Encephalitis in rodents. R. Jones, H. Zwickey, M. White, M. Musser, N. Moses, NIH NCCAM, 2004-2007. • Hormonal controls, hunger and behavior in obese metabolic syndrome patients. B. Oken, K. Tippens, J. Purnell, C. Calabrese, NIH NCCAM, 2005-2007. • RCT of the Naturopathic Anti-Inflammatory Diet. P. Elmer, A. Nedrow, D. Belknap, J. Jordan, M. McMurry, L. Ojeda, J. Purnell, H. Schiffke, H. Wahbeh, H. Zwickey, NIH NCCAM, 2005-2007. • Developing Patient Centered Measures for Outcomes of CAM Therapies. C. Ritenbaugh, E. Sutherland, University of Arizona Subaward, NCCAM, 2007-2009. • Traditional Chinese Medicine and TMD: A Whole Practice Multi-site Trial. C. Rittenbaugh, E. Sutherland, University of Arizona Subaward, NCCAM, 2007-2008. | |||||||||||||||||||
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