The Gurabo Campus of the Universidad Ana G. Méndez (UAGM) stands as a center of academic excellence and innovation within one of Puerto Rico’s leading private, non-profit university systems. Known for its strong emphasis on health sciences and professional education, the Gurabo Campus is home to the distinguished School of Naturopathic Medicine, which offers the first and only doctoral program in Naturopathic Medicine in Puerto Rico. The campus provides students with a rigorous academic environment, modern laboratories, and hands-on clinical training through on-site facilities, fostering interdisciplinary learning and community engagement while preparing future professionals to serve with competence, ethics, and social responsibility.
Mailing address:
UAGM
Escuela de Medicina Naturopática
P.O. Box 3030
Gurabo, PR 00778-3030
Phone: 787-764-2495
[email protected]
Doctor of Naturopathic Program (ND) Application Requirements
- No application fee
- Resume or curriculum vita
- Official copy of all transcripts
- Interview required
- In-person essay on the day of the interview
Important Process Notes
- Complete documentation must be received before any applicable deadline to be considered for an interview.
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; selection is competitive.
Prerequisite Courses
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. In addition, the following coursework must be completed at the college level. Where applicable, courses must be for science majors and include laboratory components.
| Biology | 12+ Credits | General Biology I & II; Anatomy & Physiology I & II |
| Chemistry | 11+ Credits | General Chemistry I & II; Organic Chemistry I; Organic Chemistry II OR Biochemistry |
| Psychology | 6 Credits | Psychology or Social Sciences (3 credits in social sciences may count towards total) |
| English | 6 Credits | College-level English |
| Spanish | 6 Credits | College-level Spanish |
Summer Prerequisites
Applicants who are completing prerequisite coursework during the summer term may still be considered for admission, provided that all requirements are successfully completed prior to enrollment.
- Official transcripts reflecting final grades must be submitted to the Admissions Office as soon as they become available.
- Applicants must provide evidence of enrollment in pending prerequisite courses at the time of application.
- All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum C grade.
- Completion of summer prerequisites does not guarantee admission but allows the applicant to remain eligible for consideration and interview.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to plan accordingly to ensure timely completion and submission of all required coursework.
Compare all of the AANMC-member schools ND program Academic Prerequisites here
The Ana G. Méndez University Doctoral Program in Naturopathic Medicine is designed to be completed in four (4) academic years of full-time study.
The curriculum includes:
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- Didactic and laboratory training during the first years, covering biomedical sciences and naturopathic modalities
- Clinical training component consisting of 1.5 years of supervised practice in the program clinic, plus frequent health fairs in a wide range of communities.
- A total of 4,930 contact hours, including coursework and clinical experience.
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Courses are delivered in different academic terms:
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- PT 101 and PT 102: 10-week terms
- PT 20: 20-week terms
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The program follows a structured, full-time schedule, guiding student progress as a group the curriculum sequence to ensure timely completion and eligibility for licensing examinations.
First year: $25, 875.
Second year: $35,325.
Third year: $40,075.
Fourth year: $24,400.
Total tuition and fees: $125,675.
View UAGM’s tuition & fees page for the latest updates.
The Universidad Ana G. Méndez and its campuses uphold as part of its philosophy the principle of equal educational opportunities for the students of its institution. Firm in its commitment, the University requests, obtains, and administers various financial aid assistance programs for students who need it and are eligible. This aid comes from federal, state, institutional, and private sector funds.
For more information on available services and programs, you can contact the Office of Financial Assistance of the Main Campus and its University Centers.
Foreign students from member countries of the Organization of American States, such as Canada, may qualify for up to 50% of tuition in scholarships.
See UAGM’s financial aid section for the latest info.
Important Process Notes
- All prerequisites and documentation must be completed before August 1.
- Complete documentation must be received before any applicable deadline to be considered for interview.
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; selection is competitive.
- Qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the Admissions Committee.
- Accepted students will participate in a mandatory orientation in July prior to the start of the program.
