Tempe, Arizona is home to the warm, friendly community of future holistic physicians that make up one of the premier naturopathic medical schools in the United States – the Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Sonoran University). Sonoran University is committed to the advancement, education, and application of cutting edge naturopathic treatments in the classroom and on the campus Medical and Pain Relief Centers. It is within this supportive atmosphere that students feel they can grow into the future leaders of naturopathic medicine.

This year has been one of success and growth for Sonoran University students and faculty. Here are a few recent highlights.

Sonoran University prepares students to score high marks on licensing exams

Sonoran University’s dedicated faculty and progressive and integrated curriculum are engaging students and preparing them for critical Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX), as well as a future in naturopathic medicine. At the most recent administration of the NPLEX, 85% of Sonoran University students passed the Biomedical Science Examination on the first attempt, and 86% of Sonoran University graduates passed the Core Clinical Science Examination on the first attempt.

Sonoran University provides a supportive, can-do culture and invests in student success through offices and resources such as the Learning Specialist, the Doctor Development Center (Tutoring Center), and the Directed Skill Development Laboratory. Dr. Garrett Thompson, Dean of Academic Affairs at Sonoran University states, “we are very proud of our students’ accomplishments, and I commend the campus for continuing to foster Sonoran University’s culture of learning!”

Sonoran University students win national academic competition

A group of students from Sonoran University recently proved their excellence in naturopathic medical knowledge by winning the Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) Cup. The Cup is an annual academic competition, held during the NMSA Convention, where students from the accredited naturopathic medical schools compete for top prize. Selected students are challenged in topics related to naturopathic history and philosophy, physiology, anatomy and biochemistry, pathology, botanical medicine, and homeopathy.

Sonoran University’s NMSA chapter acknowledges faculty, the Student Government Association (SGA), colleagues, the administration, as well as friends and family for their support.

Groundbreaking research at Sonoran University

Sonoran University fosters the advancement of naturopathic medicine with an emphasis on new and groundbreaking research. Sonoran University is proud that many faculty and alumni regularly contribute to research projects and have been published by a variety of sources including PLOS ONE and The Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine.

Additionally, Sonoran University frequently hosts research presentations on campus to inform both students and the public at large of new and emerging naturopathic developments and findings. The Research Team at Sonoran University maintains a significant portion of the college website to promote research presentations, link to a large number of Sonoran University research publications, and announce current and on-going research projects.

New clinic construction underway

Sonoran University is participating with a variety of organizations to bring a new community education and wellness center to the downtown Phoenix area. Sonoran University partnered with the University of Arizona Masters in Public Health (MPH) program on the design of the new wellness center. The design stems from a functional needs assessment of the community conducted by MPH students who identified the need for medical services in the area. This partnership was a continuation of an existing joint degree program that allows Sonoran University students to obtain a Masters degree in Public Health in addition to a Naturopathic Medical Degree.

The Sonoran University wellness center marks a unique opportunity to help educate the community about health issues and practice naturopathic health treatments and services. It represents an exciting prospect for students as well.

The center will be approximately 2,500 square feet with six exam rooms, a small lab, and a dispensary. Sonoran University Student Clinicians will be able to conduct rotations by mid-2017.

Keep In Touch

Keep up with the latest news on growth and other noteworthy developments by visiting the Sonoran University of Health Science’s website.