What is the difference between Naturopathic Doctors and Medical Doctors?
A Medical doctor typically attends a 4-year nationally accredited medical school followed by a residency program. A Naturopathic doctor attends a 4 year nationally accredited naturopathic medical school which includes 2-3 years of clinical experience. This training includes Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory, Physical/Clinical Diagnosis, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Cardiology, Pharmacology, etc. It is in the last couple years of training that the fields begin to diversify. Naturopathic doctors are rigorously trained in alternative modalities such as: Homeopathy, Botanical Medicine, Naturopathic Manipulation, Hydrotherapy, Physical Medicine, Diet/Lifestyle Counseling, and Allergy elimination. Both a Medical doctor and a Naturopathic doctor are required to pass nationally recognized Basic Sciences Board Exams and Clinical Sciences Board Exams. Both are then required to pass a Jurisprudence and Legend Substances Exam in order to gain state lic
A Medical doctor typically attends a 4-year nationally accredited medical school followed by a residency program. A Naturopathic doctor attends a 4 year nationally accredited naturopathic medical school which includes 2-3 years of clinical experience. This training includes Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory, Physical/Clinical Diagnosis, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Cardiology, Pharmacology, etc. It is in the last couple years of training that the fields begin to diversify. Naturopathic doctors are rigorously trained in alternative modalities such as: Homeopathy, Botanical Medicine, Naturopathic Manipulation, Hydrotherapy, Physical Medicine, Diet/Lifestyle Counseling, and Allergy elimination. Both a Medical doctor and a Naturopathic doctor are required to pass nationally recognized Basic Sciences Board Exams and Clinical Sciences Board Exams. Both are then required to pass a Jurisprudence and Legend Substances Exam in order to gain state lic
