One of the most important aspects of naturopathic medical training is the opportunity to work with patients in hands-on, clinical settings. AANMC member schools offer clinical experiences throughout the four-year course of study. However, in the interest of furthering their education and area of focus, many naturopathic doctors also choose to complete residencies upon graduation.
Residencies are not required for licensure and practice (except in Utah), however many NDs elect to complete residencies for one to three years before striking out on their own. You must secure and maintain a valid state or provincial naturopathic medical license to actually participate in and complete the residency. New NDs find the mentorship and patient interactions available in a residency setting invaluable in furthering their clinical expertise.
Each sponsor school must meet stringent requirements, which can be reviewed in the Handbook on CNME Postdoctoral Naturopathic Medical Education Sponsor Recognition Process and Standards. Licensed medical professionals and graduates of AANMC member schools are eligible and welcome to apply to host naturopathic medical residencies. Graduates of AANMC member schools are eligible and welcome to apply for naturopathic medical residencies.
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Students
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Residency Sites
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Naturopathic Residency Week
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Resources for Applying to Residency
VIRTUAL EVENTS
Naturopathic Residency Week – October 25 – October 31
Phase I Informational Session
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Site Showcase I & Phase 1 Q&A
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Site Showcase II
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Phase II Virtual Information Session
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2025 Residency Rank List Submissions
Submissions are accepted starting on Wednesday, May 14 (8 AM ET) through Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (8 PM ET)
Residency Match Timeline
Timeline for the residency application and matching process.
Application and Match FAQs
Answers to the most common residency questions.
How-To Guide
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CV Writing Tips
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Personal Statements & Essay Questions
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Phase 1: Residency Info Session Video
Get tips on applying and being a strong candidate by watching the Residency Info Session video above.
Site Showcase I Replay
Meet 10 featured sites that have residency opportunities from Hawaii to Toronto. Learn more about their locations, who they’re looking for, and what residency life will be like.
Site Showcase II Replay
Our second session featured 15 new sites that have residency opportunities in Canada and the United States. Watch and learn about their clinic and what their residency includes.
The AANMC Residency Committee believes in improving healthcare by facilitating structures and processes, and accessing resources that support exemplary naturopathic post-graduate medical education. Their vision is to provide universal naturopathic post-graduate medical education with these core values:
