National College of Natural Medicine
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| Motto | The profession's college since 1956 |
| Established | 1956 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Dr. David J. Schleich |
| Provost | Andrea Smith |
| Dean | Dr. Margot Longenecker |
| Dean | Dr. Laurie Regan |
| Students | 500 |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States 45°30′06″N 122°40′36″W / 45.5016°N 122.6767°W |
| Nickname | National, NCNM |
| Mascot | Phoenix |
| Website | http://www.ncnm.edu/ |
National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) is a school of Naturopathic Medicine and Classical Chinese Medicine located in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1956, it is the oldest programmatically of the seven accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America. Until July 1, 2006, NCNM was known as the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. The school has approximately 500 students.[1]
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[edit] Overview of academics
NCNM has two schools: The School of Naturopathic Medicine and the School of Classical Chinese Medicine. It offers four professional graduate degree programs: The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research (MSiMR), Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM), and Master of Acupuncture (MAc). These programs include extensive preparation and clinical practice in the art of holistic healing, and are fully accredited programs.[2][3]
NCNM's Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine is a four-year program that trains students to become primary care physicians with an expertise in natural medicine, while preparing graduates to sit for board examinations in states and provinces that license NDs (naturopathic physicians).
The MSiMR is a unique program geared to students interested in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research. It blends the scientific rigor of the master of public health (MPH) and master of clinical research programs (MCR) with the natural medicine content in its course offerings to create a more universal degree program that opens numerous career paths for its graduates.
The MSOM program is a four-year program in which students are immersed in the classical foundations of Chinese medicine. Students receive a holistic Chinese medicine education in Western medical sciences; and are trained in the clinical application of the herbal formulation, acupuncture, moxibustion, Asian bodywork, qigong and nutrition.
The MAc is a three-year program designed for students having a special affinity for classical acupuncture and moxibustion, and wanting a more streamlined graduate experience (less theory and herbal instruction).
[edit] NCNM Clinic
The NCNM Clinic is a teaching clinic where licensed naturopathic doctors and acupuncturists work with and train NCNM medical students. It is owned and managed by the college. The clinic features a medicinary, private offices, conference rooms and a state-licensed laboratory.
Practitioners at NCNM's teaching clinic are internationally recognized for their research, scholarship and experience in assessment of the root cause of imbalance in the human body and in the treatments that work with the body’s inherent healing abilities. They assist healing naturally with naturopathic medicine and Chinese medicine.
[edit] Community Clinics
In conjunction with other agencies and as a member of the Coalition of Community Clinics,[4] NCNM offers free and low-cost medical care delivered by naturopathic physicians and acupuncturists at many sites around the Portland metropolitan area.[5] Each year, the NCNM Clinic and 11 community clinics provide services to more than 33,000 patients.[6]
- Mercy & Wisdom Healing Center
- Mount Olivet Community Clinic [7]
- Elsie Stuhr Center
- Portland Community College - Workforce Community Clinic
- Asian Health & Service Center (AHSC
- Outside In
- Volunteers of America/In-Act Clinic
- Rose Haven
- Hollywood Senior Center
- Urban Education Center
- Wallace Medical Concern
[edit] Accreditation and Associations
NCNM is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education and the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Frank, Ryan (October 1, 2008). "Natural medicine school expands Portland campus". The Oregonian. http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2008/10/natural_medicine_school_expand.html. Retrieved 2008-10-02.
- ^ ACAOM - Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Professionals . . . Print ver
- ^ Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
- ^ National College of Natural Medicine Community Clinics - Coalition of Community Health Clinics
- ^ The Coalition of Community Health Clinics - Portland, Oregon
- ^ Portland Business Journal - Natural Medical School Expansion
- ^ Mt. Olivet - Our Ministries
[edit] External links
- National College of Natural Medicine (official site)
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