The 7 Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges

I want to become a naturopathic physician – so where do I learn the medicine?

As you begin to more carefully consider your choice to become an ND, one of your challenges will be to pick from among the seven qualified schools of naturopathic medicine. Each institution has an excellent reputation and a rigorous four-year, full-time program. Only graduates from these seven schools earn an accredited, licensable doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine:¹⁰

Bastyr University in Seattle Washington
Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario
National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon
National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, Illinois.
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences in Phoenix, Arizona
University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Prestige and recognition, yes. And attractive locations as well!

From east to west, in Canada and across the US, the colleges of naturopathic medicine span North America and a vast range of climates and venues, each offering a share of the greatest beauty Mother Nature has to offer. Please schedule a visit soon. You'll be on your way to a different career – becoming the doctor you want to be.

Learn more about the seven accredited naturopathic medical colleges.

Author Patty Bates-Ballard is a mother and freelance writer-advocate of inclusion and wholeness. Patty's articles have appeared on the Environmental News Network and in Environmental Design + Construction Magazine. She has guest lectured at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Sherman's Austin College and El Centro College in Dallas. She works from her home in Dallas, Texas, where she raises her son, Kory.

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10. Note: These seven AANMC-member institutions have been accredited or are in candidate status for accreditation by one of the regional accrediting agencies approved by the US Department of Education.
In addition, all of the naturopathic medicine programs of these member schools have been accredited (or are candidates for accreditation) by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), the recognized accreditor for naturopathic medical programs in North America.