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Naturopathic Doctor Training Duration Statistics
The typical training duration for a naturopathic doctor is four years of undergraduate study followed by four years of naturopathic medical school.
In this post, we will explore the various statistics related to the training and career of naturopathic doctors, including the duration of required education, licensing exams, satisfaction levels among graduates, continuing education requirements, and accreditation standards. These data provide valuable insights into the rigorous path aspiring NDs undertake to practice in the field of naturopathic medicine.
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"The bachelor's degree required to enter naturopathic programs usually takes about 4 years to complete."
Statistic 2
"An aspiring Naturopathic Doctor (ND) must complete a four-year, professional, graduate-level program."
Statistic 3
"After their formal training, NDs must pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX)."
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"Approximately 94% of naturopathic medical school graduates feel highly satisfied with their education."
Statistic 5
"70% of surveyed NDs feel satisfied with their career."
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"Naturopathic doctors need a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education every year to maintain their licenses in some states."
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"Some ND programs require up to 550 hours of botanical medicine instruction."
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"Naturopathic educational programs also comprise of 1,200 hours of supervised clinical training."
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"In their curriculum, future NDs spend approximately 150 hours studying clinical nutrition."
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"The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education accredits four-year, graduate-level naturopathic medicine programs."
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"As of 2022, there are eight CNME accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America."
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"Naturopaths in Canada must have at least 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience."
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"Naturopathic doctors in Ontario, Canada, must pass both the basic and clinical parts of the NPLEX examination."
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"NDs are required to complete a minimum of 2 years of pre-medical sciences at university level before starting ND training."
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"A majority of NDs practice in the Pacific and Mountain areas of the United States."
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"Most ND programs also require students to complete biomedical ethics coursework."