National College of Natural Medicine
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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 |
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Established | 1956 |
President | Dr. William J. Keppler |
Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
Nickname | National, NCNM |
Mascot | Phoenix |
Website | http://www.ncnm.edu/ |
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[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.
[edit] Location
The National College of Natural Medicine is located at
049 SW Porter Street Portland, OR 97201 Phone 503-552-1555 fax 503-449-0022
[edit] Association(s)
Member of the American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges
[edit] External links
- NCNM Website - NCNM.edu
- The Helfgott Research Institute at the National College of Natural Medicine - Helfgott.org
- Networking and Community-building portal site for students & alumni of NCNM - NatureInAction.org