Training

Naturopathic Doctors complete a minimum of 3 years premedical studies at university followed by a 4 year full-time study in an accredited naturopathic school. These four years encompass 4500 hours of classroom time including  basic medical sciences, naturopathic principles and therapeutics and 1500 hours of supervised clinical experiences. Upon completion of the naturopathic degree, the naturopathic doctor is required to pass rigorous North American board exams and are required to meet the continuation medicine education credits.