Naturopathic medicine is a distinct profession of primary health care, emphasizing prevention, treatment and the promotion of optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and modalities that encourage the self-healing process, the vis medicatrix naturae.
A graduate of the naturopathic medical program at the School of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, will be able to:
The U.S. Department of Labor defines naturopathic physicians as doctors who "diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs or other natural remedies."
Most naturopathic physicians provide natural medicine primary care through office-based, private practice. Many receive additional training in disciplines or modalities such as acupuncture and East Asian medicine.
Naturopathic diagnosis and therapeutics are supported by scientific research drawn from peer-reviewed journals from many disciplines, including naturopathic medicine, conventional medicine, European complementary medicine, clinical nutrition, phytotherapy, pharmacognosy, homeopathy, psychology and spirituality. Information technology and new concepts in clinical outcomes assessment are particularly well-suited to evaluating the effectiveness of naturopathic treatment protocols and are being used in research, both at naturopathic medical schools and in the offices of practicing physicians. Clinical research into natural therapies has become an increasingly important focus for naturopathic physicians.
The underpinnings of naturopathic medical practice are embodied in six principles:
Naturopathic medicine is defined by principles, rather than by methods or modalities. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods are diverse. The current scope of practice for a naturopathic physician varies by jurisdiction. However, the accredited naturopathic programs all train primary care naturopathic physicians who diagnose, treat and manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions and diagnoses. Treatment may include, but is not limited to: nutritional science, natural hygiene, botanical medicine, naturopathic physical medicine, homeopathy, counseling, spirituality, minor office procedures, and methods of laboratory and clinical diagnosis. The scope of practice is defined by state or provincial statute. The curriculum at Bastyr University trains students to the broadest scope, except for acupuncture. Graduates meet the requirements for licensure in Washington and California. Students have the responsibility to become informed on licensure and scope of practice in the legal jurisdiction in which they choose to practice.
Naturopathic physicians are licensed or registered as health care providers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Legal provisions allow the practice of naturopathic medicine in several other states. Efforts to gain licensure elsewhere are currently underway. Forty-two states and territories in the United States have professional associations for naturopathic medicine. Naturopathic medicine is regulated in the following Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. The Naturopathic Doctors Act of 2008 grants title protection for naturopathic doctors in Nova Scotia. There are 11 provincial and territorial professional associations.
All states and provinces with naturopathic medicine licensure laws require completion of a residential program of at least four years and 4,100 hours of study from a college or university recognized by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME). Bastyr University's doctoral program in naturopathic medicine is accredited by CNME, and a copy of the CNME Handbook of Accreditation is available in the Bastyr Library and online at www.cnme.org.
To qualify for a license, applicants must satisfactorily pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX), which include basic sciences, diagnostic and therapeutic subjects, and clinical sciences. Applicants must also satisfy all licensing requirements for the state or province in which they wish to practice. Students are responsible for contacting the department of health or other governing agency for information regarding requirements for the state in which they are seeking licensure.
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, based in Washington, D.C., represents the interests of the profession of naturopathic medicine in the U.S. The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors is the professional association in Canada. Contact the appropriate national association for further information.
Transfer and Advanced Standing Students Admissions
Transfer Students
Bastyr University accepts transfer students from naturopathic, medical, osteopathic and chiropractic schools, and other accredited professional programs, on a space-available basis. For transfer consideration, credits must be earned from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency or from an institution accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME). Transfer students are considered for admission in accordance with the following general guidelines:
- Applicants must meet the same entrance requirements as candidates for the first-year class.
- Applicants who wish to transfer credits from prior coursework must demonstrate satisfactory completion of courses that are equivalent in content and quality to courses given at the University. Satisfactory completion equals a grade of achieved competency, a C or above, or a 2.0 or above.
- Applicants must provide an official transcript from the college or program from which the transfer is being requested; the transcript should demonstrate that they are leaving in good academic standing. They should be prepared to submit additional documentation to support a thorough evaluation.
- Transfer applicants must submit a $150 transfer evaluation fee.
- Transfer applicants from another CNME-approved naturopathic medical program may transfer up to 40 percent of the total number of credits required for graduation from the Bastyr University naturopathic medical program in addition to completing most or all of their clinical work at Bastyr University.
- Transfer applicants who can demonstrate passing of the NPLEX-1 exam may be able to transfer all of the first and second year basic science classes at once without providing syllabi.
Advanced Standing Status Based on Prior Medical Education
Applicants who graduated from accredited chiropractic, medical or osteopathic colleges may be eligible for advanced standing in the Bastyr University naturopathic medicine program. Up to one third of the curriculum may be transferred; students must complete at least two-thirds of the program and do all of their clinical work at Bastyr University.
In those instances where the maximum number of advanced standing transfer credits is granted, it will take a minimum of three years (11 quarters) to complete the program. Placement depends upon the amount of coursework completed in the original program, similarity of the course content and credits, age of the courses, and performance in these courses. A student must provide documentation showing that the competencies of the Bastyr University course have been met. Course waivers and/or credit transfers are considered only for those courses in which applicants demonstrate a grade of achieved competence, a C or above, or a 2.0 or above. An exam to determine competency may also be required. Advanced standing applicants must complete all of the course and credit requirements in effect at the time of their enrollment in the Bastyr University naturopathic medicine program. Final waiver and/or transfer credit decisions rest with the dean of the school in which the curriculum is taught.
Advanced standing is determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on the type of degree program completed, the courses taken and the number of years in practice.
Applicants who are eligible for advanced standing must submit a $150 advanced standing evaluation fee after admission to the program.
Applicants who can demonstrate successful completion of the USMLE Step 1 exam, or the equivalent osteopathic exam, within the past seven years may have all the first and second year basic science credits transferred at once, without providing individual course syllabi. However the non-basic science credits are not transferable. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis for those who passed board exams more than seven years ago.
Applicants with coursework taken at an accredited university within the last seven years can apply for transfer credit on a course-by-course basis. Applicants can apply for waiver credit based on their experience. Since students need to pass NPLEX 1, we strongly recommend that they consider the full four-year track. They should start on the four-year track and then petition, course by course, once they are enrolled.
Naturopathic Medicine Dual Degrees
There are a number of degree options that allow students in the naturopathic medicine program to earn a second degree. Students in good academic standing may apply to a dual-degree program during the second year of their ND program. Students must complete the second year (all 5000 and 6000 level courses) of the ND program before beginning the dual-degree program. Students wishing to pursue a dual degree should realize that adding a second program will extend the time they spend in their original program by a year or more. Most of the dual-degree programs enable graduating with the ND and a master’s degree in a total of five years, if the student stays on track. Students must also maintain good standing in all programs while pursuing multiple degrees.
Currently the following programs may be considered: Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, Counseling and Health Psychology, and Public Health. For additional information regarding the dual degrees, please contact the admissions department. A formal application to the individual programs through the admissions department must be completed.
Students with advanced medical training, e.g., DC, DO or MD, must successfully complete the first year of study in their original program before acceptance into a second program.
ND MACP Dual Degree Course Exemptions
The following table identifies where MACP competencies have been met by course content within the naturopathic medicine program. Courses have been assessed for depth of relevant content when compared to that of the naturopathic medicine program, as well as the number of credits. Students who have successfully completed the naturopathic medicine curriculum courses listed in the first column of this table are exempt and are not required to take the MACP courses listed in the second column of this table.
| Naturopathic Medicine Courses |
MACP Courses |
BP6300 Behavioral Medicine Theories and Interventions 1 and
BP6301 Behavioral Medicine Theories and Interventions 2
Provide competencies which match
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PS5401 Mind Body Approaches to Health Psychology (3.0 credits)
Summer Quarter Year I |
BP5400 Therapeutic Alliance 1 and
BP5401 Therapeutic Alliance 2 and
BP5402 Fundamentals of Behavioral Medicine
Provide competencies which match |
PS5402 Fundamentals of Counseling 1: Relationship and Interview (4.5 credits)
Summer Quarter Year I |
NM5140 Constitutional Assessment and
NM5141 Naturopathic Theory and Practice 1
Provide competencies which match
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PS5102 Biopsychosocial Approaches and Whole Person Healing (4.0 credits)
Fall Quarter Year I |
BC5142 Fundamentals of Research Design and
NM7142 Critical Evaluation of the Medical Literature and
SN6100 Integrated Case Studies 4
Provide competencies which match |
PS6103 Research Methods and Program Evaluation (4.5 credits)
Winter Quarter Year II |
NM5820 Clinic Observation 1
Provide competencies which match |
PS5800 Clinic Preparation (0.5 credits)
Winter Quarter Year I
|
ND AEAM Dual Degree Course Exemptions
Students who have graduated from the naturopathic medicine program within the last three years will be considered exempt and will not have to take a list of specific courses in the MAc or MAcCHM program. For those who have earned their doctoral degree prior to that time, an individual applicant review will be completed.
The following table identifies where MAc or MAcCHM competencies have been met by course content within the naturopathic medicine program. Courses have been assessed for depth of content when compared to that of the naturopathic medicine program, as well as the number of credits. Students who have successfully completed the naturopathic medicine curriculum courses listed in the first column of this table are exempt and are not required to take the MAc or MAcCHM courses listed in the second column of this table.
| Naturopathic Medicine Courses |
AEAM Courses |
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BC5122 thru BC5124L Gross Anatomy Lab 1 -3 (3.0 credits)
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BC4102 AOM Living Anatomy (4 credits) |
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BC5170 thru BC5177 (47.5 credits)
Integrated System Module Series |
BC4107 Medical Terminology (1 credit) |
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BC5170 thru BC5177 (47.5credits)
Integrated System Module Series |
AM4100 Survey of Organic and Biochemistry (4 credits) |
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BC5170 thru BC5177 (47.5credits)
Integrated System Module Series
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BC4123 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lecture/Lab (5 credits)
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BC5170 thru BC5177 (47.5credits)
Integrated System Module Series |
BC4124 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lecture/Lab (4 credits) |
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BC5170 thru BC5177 (47.5credits)
Integrated System Module Series |
BC4104 Microbiology (AOM) (3 credits) |
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BC5170 thru BC5177 (47.5credits)
Integrated System Module Series |
BC4105 Introduction to Western Pathology (3 credits) |
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| NM7332-35, NM8301 Clinical Pharmacology 1 - 5 (2.5 credits) |
AM6102 Pharmacology Overview for AOM (4 credits) |
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NM6310-12 Naturopathic Clinical Diagnosis 1 - 3 (12.0 credits) and
NM6315-17 Physical Exam Diagnosis 1 -3 (3.0 credits) |
AM5300 Survey of Western Clinical Sciences 1 (3 credits) |
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NM6310-12 Naturopathic Clinical Diagnosis 1 - 3 (12.0 credits) and
NM6315-17 Physical Exam Diagnosis 1 -3 (3.0 credits)
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AM6302 Survey of Western Clinical Sciences 3 (3 credits) |
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BP5400-01 Therapeutic Alliance 1 and 2 (2.0 credits) and
BP6300-01 Behavioral Medicine Theories and Interventions 1-2 (4.5 credits) |
PS5205 Patient Communications (3 credits) |
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BP5400-01 Therapeutic Alliance 1 and 2 (2.0 credits) and
BP6300-01 Behavioral Medicine Theories and Interventions 1-2 (4.5 credits) |
PS6100 Motivational Interviewing (3 credits) |
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NM6303-04 Nutrition Principles 1 and 2 (5.5 credits) and
NM7403-06; NM8411 Diet and Nutrient Therapy 1 -5 (6.5 credits) |
TR6105 Nutrition and Dietary Systems (3 credits) |
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BC5142 Fundamentals of Research Design (2.0 credits) and
NM7142 Critical Evaluation of Literature (2.0 credits) |
BC5140 Research Methods in AOM (3 credits) |
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| NM8105-06 Advanced Business Practices 1 and 2 (2.5 credits) |
AM7101 Business Fundamentals 1 Finance and Accounting (1 credit) |
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| NM8105-06 Advanced Business Practices 1 and 2 (2.5 credits) |
AM7104 Business Fundamentals 2 Marketing and Advertising (1 credit) |
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| NM8105-06 Advanced Business Practices 1 and 2 (2.5 credits) |
AM7106 Business Fundamentals 3 Practice Management and Leadership (1 credit) |
ND MPH Dual Degree Course Exemptions
| Naturopathic Medicine |
MPH |
BC6107, BC6108, BC6109 Concepts are introduced in the naturopathic medicine curriculum in Integrated Pathology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases 1, 2 and 3
Successful completion of a biological determinants review module and competency exam is required by professional accreditor.
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PH5111 Biological Determinants in Public Health (3 credits)
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Integrated Curriculum Design
The naturopathic medicine program at Bastyr University is taught in a systems-based approach designed to provide integration across scientific disciplines and between biomedical and clinical sciences. This approach fosters the development of critical clinical reasoning through an active learning environment. Naturopathic medical students are expected to be able to preview learning materials and gain a basic understanding before coming to class to apply the information (the “flipped classroom”). The integrated curriculum also takes advantage of hybrid learning in which online educational technology is paired with face-to-face learning, to provide the student with flexible learning time and varied methods of instruction to support different types of learners.
Students entering this program should be comfortable with computer technologies and programs. It is strongly advised that students have a personal computing device with Internet access and the common word processing and associated programs in order to fully participate in hybrid learning.
Basic Sciences
Basic and biomedical science modules within the naturopathic medicine program provide integration across science disciplines and with clinical coursework. First-year basic science modules provide a foundation of core principles in anatomy, histology, embryology, biochemistry and physiology that are integrated in the context of body systems. Second-year modules use the systems approach to integrate the principles of pathology, immunology and infectious diseases. Throughout the curriculum, science concepts are applied to clinical situations through integrated case discussions.
The basic science faculty encourages and expects students to advance beyond the simple learning of scientific facts and to integrate systematically the information from basic science disciplines into a unified model of human organization and function. This educational scheme requires students to assume an active role in the learning process and encourages them to adopt this inquisitive behavior for a lifetime. Problem solving, clinical cases and examples are an integral part of the basic science curriculum. This educational process is an expression of Bastyr University’s basic philosophy of a holistic approach to human behavior, health and therapeutics. The basic science faculty encourages students to become totally absorbed in an integrated approach to learning and understanding. Instructors are readily available to facilitate this process on an individual basis.
The department also offers science courses that satisfy prerequisite requirements, including courses in General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.
Behavioral Medicine
By definition, naturopathic medicine is a comprehensive, whole-person, integrative form of medicine which recognizes the behavioral, socio/cultural/political, cognitive, and emotional factors in health. The emerging field of behavioral medicine views health and illness through an interdisciplinary lens that integrates biomedical, psychosocial and behavioral sciences. The behavioral medicine curriculum within the naturopathic medicine program provides training in the development of the patient-physician therapeutic alliance, understanding of the biological basis of lifestyle change and behavior, the psychosocial factors of chronic disease, the socio-cultural determinants of health, and psychophysiology and mind-body medicine, all within the context of a primary care naturopathic physician. Courses in Behavioral Medicine are offered in conjunction with the Department of Counseling and Health Psychology.
Botanical Medicine
Botanical medicine is a core modality for naturopathic physicians to use in optimizing the health and well-being of their patients. Medicinal plants have been used as food and medicine by all peoples on all continents. The importance of plants to humans has been recorded in cave paintings 60,000 years old. A contemporary renaissance in herbal medicine weds traditional use and wisdom with modern analytical methodologies for optimal medical applications for today. Empirical knowledge of plant therapeutics is based on Western and holistic thought, rather than reductionist paradigms, and is linked with contemporary scientific knowledge.
The core curriculum in botanical medicine for naturopathic medical students covers fundamental plant identification and nomenclature, pharmacognosy, therapeutic actions, extraction principles, dosage considerations, contraindications, toxicology, herb-drug interactions, clinical applications, and treatment regimens. Clinical therapeutics draw from traditional uses, naturopathic formulae and use, and from international scientific and clinical research, as well as advances in phytotherapy. Herbal medicine making is incorporated into the third-year systems modules, which focus on treatment. Completion of the required curriculum, along with the required clinical experience, prepares the student for effective and safe clinical utilization of preventive and therapeutic botanicals.
A variety of botanical medicine elective and special topic courses are offered to students in the naturopathic medicine program and other programs, along with independent study options.
The Bastyr University Gardens are managed by the botanical medicine department, with support from the University and donations. The gardens are maintained primarily by the garden supervisor, assistant supervisors and work-study students. The botanical medicine department continues to build an herbarium, although the vast University of Washington herbarium is used as one of Bastyr’s teaching venues. The department supports a botanical medicine lab to expand class experience and provide a space for students to continue exploring their work and passion for herbs.
Clinical Sciences
Clinical sciences provide training in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to become a competent naturopathic physician. Systems-based modules use case-based teaching to help students use critical clinical thinking to understand human disease, promote health, and prevent and treat illness. Evidence-informed practice and the naturopathic principles, therapeutic order and fundamentals of health are all part of the identification and management of disease and the obstacles to cure. This includes the traditional “ologies” (pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, etc.) as well as diet and nutrient therapy, botanical medicine formulation, clinical pharmacology, diagnostic testing and imaging, and problem-focused physical exam skills.
Homeopathic Medicine
Homeopathic medicine is a gentle non-toxic therapy that is one of the naturopathic medicine modalities. Homeopathic medicines stimulate a person’s inherent healing mechanisms. The entire range of mental, emotional and physical symptoms is considered with each patient and the remedy is then chosen that addresses the complex pattern of the patient, while emphasizing the uniqueness of the individual.
The homeopathic curriculum at Bastyr University includes the basic principles and philosophy of homeopathy, materia medica of commonly used homeopathic medicines, use of the homeopathic repertory, taking a homeopathic case and homeopathic case analysis. Practical therapeutics for common medical conditions are incorporated into the systems modules in the third year, focused on treatment.
Nutrition
Naturopathic doctors believe that food is your best medicine. Part of every treatment plan is supporting the fundamentals of health, such as diet, exercise, sleep and relationships. The nutrition curriculum in the naturopathic medicine program includes exploring the relationship with food, dietary assessment, macro- and micronutrients, and diet and nutrient therapy for the common presenting concerns seen in naturopathic practice.
Physical Medicine
Physical medicine is an integral part of naturopathic medicine. It includes various modalities, such as hydrotherapy, osseous and soft-tissue manipulation, sports medicine and therapeutic exercise. The course of study and clinical training in physical medicine enable students to develop a solid foundation for entry into the practice of naturopathic medicine. The curriculum offers sufficient hours in manipulation to satisfy the state of Washington’s licensing requirement as a naturopathic physician.
The physical medicine curriculum begins by teaching students the art of touch and palpation, introduction to basic Swedish massage techniques and soft-tissue manipulation, and then progresses to osseous manipulation.
Electives Requirements
Students in the naturopathic medicine program are required to complete 8 elective credits (included in the 299.5 credit totals) during their course of study. Up to 3 of these credits may be satisfied by independent study. It is recommended that elective credits be spread out over the length of the student’s program. Courses designated as elective and special topics may fulfill this 8-credit requirement, as well as additional clinic shifts during the student’s clinical training. Elective credits covering waived course credits may be from any discipline. A student may take elective credits from any program/department.
Clinical Entrance Prerequisites
Questions about didactic prerequisites for clinical ND training should be addressed to the registrar’s office on campus. Students must have completed TB screening, received a hepatitis B vaccination or signed a waiver, completed a background check and confidentiality form, and online compliance trainings provided by Bastyr University. Proof of current CPR-Basic Life Support and First Aid training is also required. The criminal background check is conducted prior to enrolling in clinical rotations. For more information, see Felony Conviction Disclosure and Background Checks in the Academic Policy and Procedure Manual. Failure to remediate non-passing grades for this course may be considered grounds for dismissal from the program. Students are required to pass a Clinic Entry Assessment to enter clinic and a Clinic Exit Assessment to graduate.
Clinic Requirements
Students in the four-year program begin clinical training in their first year. Clinical training begins with observation, in which the student follows supervisors through their rotations. The next year clinical training builds to active observation, with clinical skills demonstrated by the student and evaluated by the supervisor. The training supports students to gradually and continually develop and expand their clinical skills and competence throughout their roles as early, intermediate and experienced student clinicians. Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 1,204 hours of clinical training. Students must pass a Clinic Exit Assessment at the end of their fourth year. Failure to remediate non-passing grades for this course may be considered grounds for dismissal from the program.
Graduation Requirements
The curriculum of the naturopathic medicine program requires completion of 299.5 credits for graduation. This includes 239.5 core course credits, 8 elective credits and 52 clinical credits. Students must achieve competency (grade of AC) in all 299.5 credits required in the curriculum. Students must complete all required clinical competencies in order to graduate. Students must complete at least two-thirds of their credits in residence at Bastyr University. All requirements must be completed within a total of six years. Students may petition for an additional year by writing a letter to the dean. These may be granted in cases of medical or family emergencies.
Naturopathic Medicine Four-Year Program Track
At the time of enrollment, all naturopathic medicine students are registered for the four-year track. Students are required to follow the approved program track. Any deviation from the program track, including adding or dropping required classes, must have prior approval from the associate dean of academics.
Naturopathic Medicine Extended Program Tracks
Students who are accepted into the program and decide not to complete the program in four years must choose one of the following approved options:
- Extended Track - Preclinical Option
- Extended Track - Clinical Option
At the time of enrollment, naturopathic medicine students are registered for the four-year track. Students in their preclinical training who wish to change to an extended track must complete the ND change of status form (available in the registrar’s office) and then meet with their registrar advisor. Changes may affect financial aid packages as well as the sequencing of courses. This five-year track extends the first two years of preclinical training into three years. As long as a student remains on an approved program track, there should be no course scheduling conflicts. Students must remain on track in order to graduate on time. Students may not register off track or ahead of track without approval from the associate academic dean.
Community medicine is training obtained at other than our teaching clinics. This occurs in external sites as well as in preceptor opportunities. Student clinicians can choose to do rotations in external sites that serve specific populations, such as Spanish Language, people experiencing homelessness, seniors, immigrant populations and high school students. Some external sites may have additional entrance requirements. Preceptorships are required opportunities to work with practicing naturopathic physicians and other provides in their clinics.
Post-Graduate Medicine refers to Bastyr’s residency program, which is continued training for graduates of the ND program. Bastyr oversees over 30 residency sites located in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Montana, Vermont, Utah, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada, and includes our teaching clinics in Seattle and San Diego.
Students who have completed their first two years or have been accepted into a second clinical degree program may change to the extended track–clinical option. Students must complete the ND change of status form (available in the Office of the Registrar) and then meet with their academic advisor. Changes may affect financial aid packages as well as the sequencing of courses. This five-year track extends the second two years of the program into three. As long as a student remains on an approved program track, there should be no course scheduling conflicts. Students must remain on track in order to graduate on time. Students may not register off track or ahead of track without approval from the associate academic dean.
The curriculum tables that follow list the tentative schedule of courses each quarter.
Year I
Fall
| BC5122L | Gross Human Anatomy 1 Lab | 1 |
| BC5142 | Fundamentals of Research Design | 2 |
| BC5170 | Integrated Structure and Function | 8.5 |
| BC5171 | Integrated Muscular and Skeletal Systems | 7 |
| BP5400 | Therapeutic Alliance 1 | 1 |
| NM5140 | Constitutional Assessment | 2 |
| NM5141 | Naturopathic Theory and Practice 1 | 2 |
| NM5820 | Clinic Observation 1 | 1 |
| SN5100 | Clinical Skills Lab 1 | 1 |
| SN5103 | Integrated Case Studies 1 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 26.5 |
BC5142 is offered summer and fall for both campuses
NM5140 is offered summer both in Kenmore and San Diego
NM5820 is offered also in winter or spring
Winter
| BC5123L | Gross Human Anatomy 2 Lab | 1 |
| BC5172 | Integrated Cardiovascular and Immune Systems | 6 |
| BC5173 | Integrated Respiratory System | 4.5 |
| BC5174 | Integrated Digestive System | 5 |
| BP5401 | Therapeutic Alliance 2 | 1 |
| NM5142 | Naturopathic Theory and Practice 2 | 2 |
| PM5314 | Physical Medicine 1 | 1 |
| PM5314L | Physical Medicine Lab 1 | 1 |
| SN5101 | Clinical Skills Lab 2 | 1 |
| SN5104 | Integrated Case Studies 2 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23.5 |
Spring
| BC5124L | Gross Human Anatomy 3 Lab | 1 |
| BC5175 | Integrated Endocrine System and Metabolism | 5 |
| BC5176 | Integrated Renal and Reproductive Systems | 4.5 |
| BC5177 | Integrated Nervous System | 7 |
| BP5402 | Fundamentals of Behavioral Medicine | 2.5 |
| NM5143 | Naturopathic Theory and Practice 3 | 2 |
| PM5316 | Physical Medicine 2 | 1 |
| PM5316L | Physical Medicine Lab 2 | 0.5 |
| SN5102 | Clinical Skills Lab 3 | 1 |
| SN5105 | Integrated Case Studies 3 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 25.5 |
Year II
Fall
| BC6107 | Integrated Pathology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases 1 | 8 |
| BO6305 | Botanical Medicine Lab | 1 |
| BO6400 | Botanical Materia Medica 1 | 2 |
| BP6300 | Behavioral Medicine Theories and Interventions 1 | 2.5 |
| HO6305 | Homeopathy 1 | 1.5 |
| NM6110 | Naturopathic Theory and Practice 4 | 0.5 |
| NM6303 | Nutrition Principles 1: Assessment, Education and Macronutrients | 3 |
| NM6310 | Naturopathic Clinical Diagnosis 1 | 4 |
| NM6315 | Physical Exam Diagnosis Lab 1 | 1 |
| NM6320 | Clinical Diagnosis Lab 1 | 1 |
| PM6305 | Physical Medicine 3 | 2 |
| SN6100 | Integrated Case Studies 4 | 0.5 |
| NM6810 | Clinic Observation 2* | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29.0 |
NM6810 is also offered in summer.
Winter
| BC6108 | Integrated Pathology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases 2 | 7 |
| BO6401 | Botanical Materia Medica 2 | 2 |
| BP6200 | Psychopathology | 2 |
| HO6306 | Homeopathy 2 | 2 |
| NM6111 | Naturopathic Theory and Practice 5 | 0.5 |
| NM6304 | Nutrition Principles 2: Micronutrients | 2.5 |
| NM6311 | Naturopathic Clinical Diagnosis 2 | 4 |
| NM6316 | Physical Exam Diagnosis Lab 2 | 1 |
| NM6321 | Clinical Diagnosis Lab 2 | 1 |
| PM6306 | Physical Medicine 4 | 3 |
| SN6101 | Integrated Case Studies 5 | 0.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 25.5 |
Spring
| BC6109 | Integrated Pathology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases 3 | 6 |
| BC6112 | Medical Pharmacology | 3 |
| BO6402 | Botanical Materia Medica 3 | 2 |
| BP6301 | Behavioral Medicine Theories and Interventions 2 | 2 |
| HO6307 | Homeopathy 3 | 2 |
| NM6112 | Naturopathic Theory and Practice 6 | 0.5 |
| NM6312 | Naturopathic Clinical Diagnosis 3 | 4 |
| NM6317 | Physical Exam Diagnosis Lab 3 | 1 |
| NM6322 | Clinical Diagnosis Lab 3 | 1 |
| NM6325 | Fundamentals of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging | 2 |
| PM6310 | Physical Medicine 5 | 2 |
| SN6102 | Integrated Case Studies 6 | 0.5 |
| NM6820 | Clinic Entrance Assessment | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 26.0 |
Year III
Summer
| BO7400 | Botanical Medicine Formulation Lab 1 | 0.5 |
| NM7111 | Coding and Billing | 1 |
| NM7326 | Medical Procedures 1 Lecture/Lab | 2 |
| NM7332 | Clinical Pharmacology 1 | 0.5 |
| NM7347 | Pediatric Therapeutics 1 | 0.5 |
| NM7355 | Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal System | 3 |
| NM7403 | Diet and Nutrient Therapy 1 | 0.5 |
| PM7309 | Physical Medicine 6 | 2 |
| Clinic Rotation (1 or 2) | 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12.0-14.0 |
Fall
| BO7306 | Botanical Medicine Formulation Lab 2 | 1 |
| BP7300 | Naturopathic Approaches to Addictions | 2 |
| HO7300 | Homeopathy 4 | 1.5 |
| NM7333 | Clinical Pharmacology 2 | 0.5 |
| NM7346 | Maternity and Pediatrics | 4.5 |
| NM7348 | Pediatric Therapeutics 2 | 1 |
| NM7356 | Endocrine System Therapeutics | 3.5 |
| NM7357 | Mental Health and Nervous System | 4 |
| NM7365 | Advanced Case Studies 1 | 0.5 |
| NM7404 | Diet and Nutrient Therapy 2 | 1 |
| PM7311 | Physical Medicine 7 | 2 |
| NM8801 | Preceptorship 1 | 1 |
| Clinic Rotation (1 or 2) | 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24.5-26.5 |
Winter
| BO7307 | Botanical Medicine Formulation Lab 3 | 1 |
| HO7301 | Homeopathy 5 | 1 |
| NM7142 | Critical Evaluation of the Medical Literature | 2 |
| NM7330 | Healing Systems | 1 |
| NM7334 | Clinical Pharmacology 3 | 0.5 |
| NM7338 | Environmental Medicine | 1.5 |
| NM7349 | Pediatric Therapeutics 3 | 1.5 |
| NM7358 | Cardiovascular Therapeutics | 3.5 |
| NM7359 | Respiratory Therapeutics | 2 |
| NM7360 | Digestive Therapeutics | 2.5 |
| NM7366 | Advanced Case Studies 2 | 0.5 |
| NM7405 | Diet and Nutrient Therapy 3 | 2.5 |
| Clinic Rotation (1 or 2) | 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21.5-23.5 |
NM7142 may also be offered spring quarter.
Spring
| BO7308 | Botanical Medicine Formulation Lab 4 | 1 |
| NM7113 | Jurisprudence | 1 |
| NM7335 | Clinical Pharmacology 4 | 0.5 |
| NM7350 | Pediatric Therapeutics 4 | 1.5 |
| NM7361 | Renal System Therapeutics | 1.5 |
| NM7362 | Urology and Male Reproductive | 1 |
| NM7363 | Urology and Female Reproductive | 3.5 |
| NM7364 | EENT Therapeutics | 2 |
| NM7367 | Advanced Case Studies 3 | 0.5 |
| NM7406 | Diet and Nutrient Therapy 4 | 2 |
| Clinic Rotation (1 or 2) | 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16.5-18.5 |
Year IV
Summer
| BO8302 | Botanical Medicine Formulation Lab 5 | 0.5 |
| NM8300 | lntegumentary System Therapeutics | 2 |
| NM8301 | Clinical Pharmacology 5 | 0.5 |
| NM8310 | Medical Procedures 2 Lecture/Lab | 2 |
| NM8313 | Advanced Case Studies 4 | 0.5 |
| NM8320 | Pediatric Therapeutics 5 | 0.5 |
| NM8411 | Diet and Nutrient Therapy 5 | 0.5 |
| Clinic Rotation (4) | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14.5 |
Fall
| NM8100 | Advanced Medical Ethics | 0.5 |
| NM8105 | Advanced Business Practices 1 | 2 |
| NM8316 | Advanced Topics in Public Health | 1 |
| NM8317 | Advanced Topics in Geriatric Medicine | 2 |
| NM8815 | Grand Rounds 1 | 1 |
| NM8802 | Preceptorship 2 | 1 |
| Clinic Rotation (4) | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15.5 |
Winter
| NM8106 | Advanced Business Practices 2 | 0.5 |
| NM8311 | Rheumatologic Disorders | 2 |
| NM8318 | Advanced Topics in Clinical Ecology | 1 |
| NM8319 | Advanced Topics in Oncology | 2.5 |
| NM8816 | Grand Rounds 2 | 1 |
| Clinic Rotation (4) | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15.0 |
Spring
| NM8817 | Grand Rounds 3 | 1 |
| NM8803 | Preceptorship 3 | 1 |
| NM8890 | Clinic Exit Assessment | |
| Clinic Rotation (4) | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Summary of Clinic Requirements
Quarterly rotation assignments are based on availability.
Elective Requirements
| Elective and Special Topics | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Curriculum and course changes in the 2021-2022 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2021-2022 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.
Total Requirements
| |
Credits |
Clock hours |
| Total Core Course Credits |
239.5 |
2981 |
| Total Elective Credits |
8 |
88
|
| Total Clinic Credits |
52 |
1204 |
| Total Requirements |
299.5 |
4273 |
Curriculum and course changes in the 2021-2022 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2021-2022 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.
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