National College of Natural Medicine

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NCNM Campus In Portland, OR

Founded in May 1956, National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) is the oldest programmatically accredited naturopathic medical school in North America. Naturopathic Medicine has been practiced in the United States since the early 1900s.

On July 1st, 2006, NCNM officially changed its' name to National College of Natural Medicine.

**National College of Natural Medicine**
Established	1956
President	Dr. William J. Keppler
Location	Portland, Oregon, United States
Nickname	National, NCNM
Mascot	Phoenix
Website	http://www.ncnm.edu/

1 Schools
2 Teaching Clinics
3 Degrees Offered:
4 Overview of Degree Options
5 Location
6 Association(s)
7 External links

[edit] Schools

School of Naturopathic Medicine
School of Classical Chinese Medicine

[edit] Teaching Clinics

The Natural Health Center
Pettygrove Classical Chinese Medicine Clinic
Mount Olivet Community Clinic
Portland Community College - Workforce Community Clinic
Portland Community College - Sylvania Community Clinic
Outside In
Homestreet Community Clinic
East County Community Clinic
In-Act Clinic

[edit] Degrees Offered:

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine

[edit] Overview of Degree Options

The NCNM has two professional graduate degree programs. The Doctor of Naturpathic Medicine and the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. Both four year programs include extensive preparation and clinical practice in the art of holistic healing. The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine are accredited programs that meet the requirements of licenced practice in most US states.

The Naturopathic College's Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine is a four-year program that trains holistic primary care physicians. In turn, the program prepares graduates to sit for board examinations in states and provinces that license NDs (naturopathic physicians).

The program at the NCNM naturopathic school emphasizes a distinctive approach to health and healing — an approach that considers the whole person when treating specific conditions, one that seeks to diagnose and treat causes wherever possible. Naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world. This is evidenced by its emphasis in treating disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing power of the body. Chosen methods of treatment respect this natural healing process.