Bastyr reflects on their student and faculty accomplishments over the past school year, and groundbreaking diabetes research. Did you also know they host a summer ND mini camp, and accept scholarship applications?
Pets can serve a multitude of therapeutic functions in addition to being a loving member of the family. In recognition of National Pet Day, four naturopathic doctors share how they incorporate the therapeutic benefits of animals in patient care. Learn how interaction with pets can help your health!
"Naturopathic medicine inspires hope. I want to be part of this dynamic group of unique forward-thinking individuals that come together to form an eclectic and vibrant healing community." Tanya Denne is a third-year naturopathic medical student at Bastyr University - Washington. She shares her path to naturopathic medicine and as an ND student with a special interest in Parkinson's and Mucuna research.
Naturopathic doctors are an integral part of interprofessional healthcare delivery in many types of patient care settings. We speak with nine naturopathic doctors in various interprofessional healthcare settings to learn how they work to uncover the root cause of illness, coordinate care with numerous professionals, and ultimately educate and empower patients toward wellness.
Help us congratulate Dr. Traci Pantusso, the first ND in approximately 10 years to win the prestigious Pilot Award from the NIH-funded Institute for Translational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. Learn about Dr. Pantuso’s path to naturopathic medicine and her work as adjunct clinical faculty and research investigator at Bastyr University.
Most people are embarrassed to talk about problems they experience in the bathroom. With a worldwide prevalence of 10% to 20%, it's time to start talking about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). We hear from four NDs about why naturopathic medicine may hold the key to uncovering the root cause of IBS. See the difference naturopathic medicine can make!
What is your next step after graduation? Join the AANMC, Dr. Jackson-Michel, Dr. Jason Marr, Sharon Leary, and Dr. Maeghan Culver Cook for an informative webinar on how to plan for career success.
"Before discovering naturopathic medicine, I felt a hunger for more information about the human body in both physical and emotional states. I felt torn between more mental/emotional healthcare fields and the physical. It seemed confusing that they were separated in conventional medicine. Naturopathic medicine is the only healthcare profession that I know of that has the ability to fully support all aspects of health."
Every year the field of naturopathic medical education advances significantly. Each of the seven accredited naturopathic medical schools share an overview of what happened on their campus to further academics, scholarship and community outreach.