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N.D. or N.M.D. Degree - What's the Difference?By The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education Universities and colleges may choose to call the naturopathic degree they confer either the “Doctor of Naturopathy” or the “Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine” degree. These are two different names for the same degree. By either name, the degree is usually abbreviated “N.D.,” but an institution that refers to its naturopathic credential as the “Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine” degree may abbreviate it either “N.D.” or “N.M.D.” Presently, all colleges and universities with accredited or candidate naturopathic medicine programs confer the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree or, in Canada, the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine diploma. In all states and provinces that regulate naturopathic medicine, except Arizona, naturopathic physicians use the N.D. initials after their names. In Arizona, they may use either the N.D. or N.M.D. initials; the different sets of initials do not indicate a difference in scope of practice, but only a preference by the individual physicians. The N.D. initials are the ones more widely associated with the naturopathic medical profession and are the only ones used in the corporate seals of both the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Accreditation of Naturopathic SchoolsThe Council on Naturopathic Medical Education serves the public by accrediting both naturopathic medical education programs, and post-doctoral naturopathic medicine programs. CNME is recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education. View a FAQ's section State Licensing Laws for Naturopathic PhysiciansLicensing laws for naturopathic doctors are currently present in 14 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States territories of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.
Federation of Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Authorities Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination Board (NPLEX) Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development Arizona Naturopathic Board of Medical Examiners Connecticut Board of Naturopathic Examiners Hawaii Board of Examiners in Naturopathy Maine Board of Complementary Health Care Providers Montana Alternative Health Care Board State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Federation Rep: KE Edmisten, ND, LAc Vermont Office of the Secretary of State Washington State Department of Health Naturopathy Program Canadian Provincial Licensing Boards Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners Manitoba Naturopathic Association Ontario Board of Directors, Drugless Therapy/Naturopathy (BDDTN) |
CommentsNaturopath Doctors Who Publish Health InformationAssociations Offering Professional Accreditation in Naturopathic MedicineThe Council on Naturopathic Medical Education North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (A.A.N.P) United States Licensing Laws for Naturopathic PhysiciansLegislative Action Center for Naturopathic Advocates Licensing laws for naturopathic doctors are currently present in 14 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States territories of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands Nutraceutical ResearchA growing body of evidence shows how nutraceuticals may offer many advantages for the future of medicine.
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