Re: Re: Re: Re: naturopathic training

Posted by Dr. J.D. McCoy on 06/16/03 at 05:06 PM

Your decision should be based more on the scope of what you want to do as a health provider (diagnosis, physical examination, understand the interaction between pharmaceuticals-botanicals-nutrient- and prescribe a treatment plan accordingly). The other factor is where you want to practice as an ND (eligibility for licensure as an ND will not be available for a graduate of a non-CNME accredited school). Just some things to keep in mind. The other thing to keep in mind is that using the ANMA website as a source of information about CNME accredited schools is biased and outdated (much of the information is not current). For example, look at the dates concerning many of the letters, curriculum concerns, etc... most are anywhere from 10 to even 20 years old. A lot can change over that time period. Also, it should be noted that CNME just received unanimous recommendation (June 10th, 2003) to be regain US DOE recognition. Furthermore, CNME has always maintained recognition witht the ASPS (american association for professional schools) which is the association for medicine, allied health and other professions (see DOE accreditation web site). The take home is that the ANMA website information should be examined in conjunction with other naturopathic sources (example: thoroughly examine the AANP website, naturopathic.org, to examine position statements relating to health and the profession, etc...). All of this should be taken into consideration when evaluating your choice in naturopathic education. Cheers, J.D.