What type of training does a Naturopathic Doctor receive?

Naturopathic physicians have a minimum of 7 years of post-secondary education. Training requires four years of naturopathic medical education from one of six recognized schools in North America. Including 3500 classroom hours divided among: Health sciences – similar to the curriculum at a conventional medical school, the first two years of naturopathic medicine are focused on gaining an in depth understanding of the science of the body. Upon completion of this education, naturopathic physicians are qualified to work as primary care physicians. 1200 hours in the teaching clinic, treating patients under the supervision of a licensed naturopathic physician and 300 hours observing naturopathic doctors in their own offices. Most naturopathic physicians have an undergraduate degree.Dr. Angela has a Bachelors degree in Music Education and Music Therapy from the College of Wooster in Ohio. She received training as a Licensed Massage Therapist from the Brian Utting School of Massage in ...  more