Bastyr University
The Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) was established in February 2001, to propel and foster the naturopathic medical profession by actively supporting the academic efforts of accredited and recognized schools of naturopathic medicine.
The AANMC supports member schools and colleges in an effort to:
- Improve their quality of education, operations, research and patient care.
- Enhance their visibility.
- Aid in the development, growth and preservation of the naturopathic medical profession.
- Foster collaboration between AANMC members and compatible organizations.
- Engage in activities, such as fundraising, in an effort to accomplish these shared goals.
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Member institutions of the AANMC
Bastyr University
Seattle, Wash.Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaCanadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaNational College of Natural Medicine
Portland, Ore.National University of Health Sciences
Chicago, Ill.Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
Phoenix, Ariz.University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine
Bridgeport, Conn.
Accreditation and Licensing
All 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 the 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.
Students graduating from the naturopathic programs of AANMC member schools are eligible to sit for the naturopathic physicians licensing exam (NPLEX). Passing the NPLEX is required before a doctor of naturopathic medicine can be licensed by a state or jurisdiction as a primary care general practice physician.
This website has been created with the support and cooperation of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), the primary agency representing the interests of the profession of naturopathic medicine in the US The AANP’s counterpart in Canada is the Canadian Naturopathic Association (Association Canadienne de Naturopathic).
See how the alumni of AANMC member schools are making their contribution to a healthier world.