What type of training do naturopathic physicians acquire?
Naturopaths are highly trained physicians. A bachelor degree and standard premedical courses are required prior to admissions to the naturopathic medical program. To be a licensed naturopathic physician, graduation from an accredited 4 year naturopathic medical school and completion of state boards is required. Students are required to have a minimum of 350 patient contacts and 1,233 clinical training hours.
