The Naturopathic Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

A naturopathic treatment practitioner is a type of health care provider who treats patients using a system of medicine that is based on the healing power of nature. Like contemporary medical doctors, naturopathic treatment practitioners identify, diagnose, and treat patients for their conditions and illnesses.

Salary: $72,530

Education:

In order to be a licensed Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD), students must complete a 4-year, graduate-level program accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. The first two years of a naturopathic medical degree are the same as for traditional medical students.

Demand or Need for this profession:

The AANMC showed a positive outlook, and reported that employment of physicians would grow faster than average through 2014. Additionally, employment for physicians and surgeons was expected to increase by 14% from 2014-2024, based on BLS predictions.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be on? Why? Why not?

I would like to become one because it takes a lot of knowledge to

become one. Plus it has a good salary.