Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

NUNM Announces National Spring Recruitment Schedule

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Monday, January 30, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) announced today that it will be resuming off-campus recruitment activities beginning in February. The Spring calendar includes visits to fairs and expos targeted to both undergraduate and graduate-level students considering careers in medicine across 20 schools in ten states.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) announced today that it will be resuming off-campus recruitment activities beginning in February.
  • The Spring calendar includes visits to fairs and expos targeted to both undergraduate and graduate-level students considering careers in medicine across 20 schools in ten states.
  • "NUNM's brand is all about collaboration, mentorship and empowering communities, so these personal connections are key to sharing what makes NUNM so special.
  • The spring tour begins and ends on Oregon campuses, and spans nine states in between.

University of Western States Launches Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Program

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Western States (UWS), an independent, non-profit health sciences university serving Portland since 1904, is expanding its robust academic offerings with a new Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) degree program. 

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  • The new graduate program of professional study features a whole-person, individualized approach to health and well-being, integrating principles of naturopathic medicine and functional medicine.
  • PORTLAND, Ore., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Western States (UWS), an independent, non-profit health sciences university serving Portland since 1904, is expanding its robust academic offerings with a new Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) degree program.
  • The integration of functional medicine principles distinguishes this curriculum from other naturopathic medicine programs.
  • "Our new naturopathic medicine program is extremely exciting for the university, the Portland-area, and our healthcare community," said Dr. Marcia Prenguber, naturopathic physician, fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology, and dean of the College of Naturopathic Medicine at UWS.

Ric Scalzo Institute of Botanical Research and Kelai Pharmaceutical Announce Research Partnership

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Kava Research Begins at Biosafety Level 2 and Analytical Plant Chemistry Labs

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  • Kelai Pharmaceutical specializes in the development of advanced drug delivery (ADD) technologies that utilize natural compounds to create safer, more effective, and innovative therapies for addiction, mental health disorders, and related conditions
    "We are particularly excited about starting the discovery partnership with the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research that builds on a rich traditional use of Kava.
  • We see this as the platform for accelerating our forward-looking research and discoveries around Kava," said Jacqueline Jacques, ND, Chief Executive Officer, Kelai Pharmaceutical.
  • When considering botanical material for research, the team analyzes the plant's background, supply chain, ethnobotanical history, and relevant clinical data.
  • For more information on the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, visit scnm.edu/research.

Dr. Rahim Karim named new President and CEO of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

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Monday, January 24, 2022

TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) is thrilled to announce that, after an extensive national and international search, Dr. Rahim Karim has accepted the prestigious role of President and CEO.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) is thrilled to announce that, after an extensive national and international search, Dr. Rahim Karim has accepted the prestigious role of President and CEO.
  • Dr. Karim succeeds Dr. Bob Bernhardt, who will be retiring in June after 18 outstanding years as President and CEO.
  • This is an important time for the College, as it celebrates the one-year anniversary of the merger of CCNM with the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.
  • The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), is Canada's premier, pan-Canadian academic institution for education and research in naturopathic medicine.

Cutting-edge Integrative Medicine Comes to Salem, OR

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Monday, July 26, 2021

This brand-new enterprise, Nurture Health Clinic, features experts in women's medicine, children's health, chronic joint pain, regenerative injection therapies, and more.

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  • This brand-new enterprise, Nurture Health Clinic, features experts in women's medicine, children's health, chronic joint pain, regenerative injection therapies, and more.
  • Dr. Angela Cortal, a Salem-based founding doctor states, "I am very excited to be bringing my field of expertise to this new endeavor.
  • This is the first time this collection of specialties will coexist all under one roof in our town."
  • All of the physicians are already practicing in Salem and for the first time are joining forces to offer their patients the very best in preventive and functional medicine.

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Urges Authorities to Include and Use Licensed Naturopathic Doctors in Plans to Combat the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Health literacy and patient education are central components of the naturopathic doctor's approach to patient-centered care.

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  • Health literacy and patient education are central components of the naturopathic doctor's approach to patient-centered care.
  • Naturopathic doctors are the only licensed health care providers trained in the science and clinical use of these agents.
  • The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the professional association that represents licensed naturopathic physicians.
  • AANP strives to make naturopathic medicine available to every American, and to increase recognition of naturopathic physicians as the identified authorities on natural medicine.

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians to Urge Congressional Support for Protecting Patient Access to Compounded Medications

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

After a two day training, 150 licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) and students descended on Capitol Hill to advocate on behalf of their patients for three priorities: Protecting Patient Access to Compounded Medications (H.R.

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  • After a two day training, 150 licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) and students descended on Capitol Hill to advocate on behalf of their patients for three priorities: Protecting Patient Access to Compounded Medications (H.R.
  • Licensed naturopathic doctors know that compounded medications are necessary for patients with conditions that make them resistant to mass-produced medicine.
  • The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the professional association that represents licensed naturopathic physicians.
  • The AANP strives to make naturopathic medicine available to every American, and to increase recognition of naturopathic physicians as the identified authorities on natural medicine.