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| Motto | The profession's college since 1956 |
| Established | 1956 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Dr. David J. Schleich |
| Dean | Dr. Rita Bettenburg |
| Dean | Dr. Laurie Regan |
| Students | 500 |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States 45°30′06″N 122°40′36″W / 45.5016°N 122.6767°W |
| Nickname | National, NCNM |
| Mascot | Phoenix |
| Website | http://www.ncnm.edu/ |
National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) is a school of Naturopathic Medicine and Classical Chinese Medicine located in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1956, it is the oldest programmatically of the six accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America. Until July 1, 2006, NCNM was known as the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. The school has approximately 500 students.[1]
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Overview of academics
NCNM has two schools: The School of Naturopathic Medicine and the School of Classical Chinese Medicine. It offers two professional graduate degree programs: The Doctor of Naturopathic 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 programs are fully accredited programs.[2][3]
The Naturopathic College's Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine is a four-year program that trains students to become holistic primary care physicians, while preparing graduates to sit for board examinations in states and provinces that license NDs (naturopathic physicians).
Natural Health Center
The Natural Health Center is a teaching clinic where licensed naturopathic doctors work with and train the medical students. It is owned and managed by the college. The clinic features a medicinary, private offices, conference rooms and a state-licensed laboratory. In conjunction with other agencies and as a member of the Coalition of Community Clinics, NCNM offers free and low-cost medical care delivered by naturopathic physicians at many sites around the Portland metropolitan area.[4] Each year, these 11 community clinics provide services to more than 40,000 patients.[5]
Teaching clinics
- Natural Health Center [6]
- Pettygrove Classical Chinese Medicine Clinic
- Mount Olivet Community Clinic [7]
- Portland Community College - Workforce Community Clinic
- Portland Community College - Sylvania Community Clinic
- Outside In
- Homestreet Community Clinic
- East County Community Clinic
- In-Act Clinic
Accreditation and Associations
NCNM is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education and the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
See also
References
- ^ Frank, Ryan (October 01, 2008). "Natural medicine school expands Portland campus". The Oregonian. http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2008/10/natural_medicine_school_expand.html. Retrieved 2008-10-02.
- ^ ACAOM - Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Professionals . . . Print ver
- ^ Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
- ^ The Coalition of Community Health Clinics - Portland, Oregon
- ^ Portland Business Journal - Natural Medical School Expansion
- ^ National College of Natural Medicine Community Clinics - Coalition of Community Health Clinics
- ^ Mt. Olivet - Our Ministries
External links
- National College of Natural Medicine (official site)
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