Naturopathic medical colleges are four-year, graduate level medical schools with admissions requirements comparable to those of other medical schools. The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree (ND) is awarded after classroom, clinic and practical study. NDs are trained in medical sciences including:

anatomy	cardiology	physiology
neurology	biochemistry	radiology
pathology	minor surgery	microbiology
obstetrics	immunology	gynecology
pharmacology	pediatrics	dermatology
lab diagnostics	clinical & physical diagnosis

Throughout the four years, there is training in naturopathic therapeutics, including therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, natural childbirth, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulative therapy, and other therapies.

The accrediting agency for naturopathic medical schools and programs in North America is the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME). The CNME is the only naturopathic accrediting body in the United States that is recognized by the US Department of Education.

There are presently two colleges accredited by the CNME in the United States:

Bastyr University 14500 Juanita Drive NE Bothell, WA 98011 (425) 823-1300 Clinic: (206) 632-0354

National College of Naturopathic Medicine 049 SW Porter Portland, OR 97201 (503) 499-4343 Clinic: (503) 255-7355

Two schools currently hold Candidate for Accreditation status. This status does not assure eventual accreditation by the CNME:

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 2140 East Broadway Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 858-9100 Clinic: (602) 970-0000

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 2300 Yonge Street 18th Floor, Box 2431 Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 (416) 486-8584 Clinic: (416) 486-8584 x227