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How are naturopathic doctors (ND) trained?

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How are naturopathic doctors (ND) trained?

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NDs take a minimum of three years premedical studies at university, followed by four years at a recognized college of naturopathic medicine. The education encompasses basic medical sciences, naturopathic principles and therapeutics, and 1500 hours of supervised clinical experience. There are four recognized schools of naturopathic medicine in North America: – The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine ( Toronto ) – Bastyr University ( Seattle ) – National College of Naturopathic Medicine ( Portland ) – Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine ( Scottsdale ) Graduates from these institutions receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree or diploma. In regulated (or licensed) provinces and states across North America , graduates must also pass rigorous standardized exams to qualify for practice. In Canada , NDs are regulated in British Columbia , Manitoba , Ontario , and Saskatchewan . Legislation is pending in Alberta and Nova Scotia.