Hey there... I'm planning on going to Bastyr to get my N.D. and I was wondering if anyone (Maybe a previous graduate or ND) could tell me what related work will be useful. I just completed the first semester of my junior year, and was wondering if someone had ideas for what work might be related (and ideally paid).
Thanks!
2007-12-17 10:37:25 · 8 answers · asked by satori.dude 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Well, I go to san francisco state univeresity, and they have a holistic health program that has sent a lot of graduates to naturopath schools (to the point they come into our classes to speak, and the naturopath universities give credit for the intro to natropathy class our school teaches). I know SF state is in a program with some other schools in the bay area to share classes, so if you live here, that might help you.
In terms of school programs that would directly coincide with what they want, I don't think any exist outside of my school that have that same sort of relationship.
However, there are a few other things to consider.
1) all the naturopath schools have pre med requirements (although they are way easier than a normal medical school). If at all possible, you should try to get those done (ie. ochem, biochem, general psycology, physiology, physics, anatomy, calculus). The way most of the schools word their requirements is "you have to do a watered down version of what's advised for normal medschools, but more is looked upon favorably."
2) You need a letter of recomendation from a doctor.
3) There are a few alternative health practices naturoathy schools look favorably on
a) Homeopathy
b) Chinese medicine
c) Herbs
d) Nutrition (and to a lesser extent public health advocism).
If you get the opportunity to, try to volunteer for or help someone that teaches/practices one of those.
Besides that, while I like naturopathy, one of the many claims "anti alternative medicine" people have is true.
Naturopathic medical schools are a lot easier to get into than normal med schools. You don't have to mount a massive campaign to pull it off.
hope that helps. I have a friend/teacher who's a well known naturopath, and I'm seeing her for the last time tommorow evening. If you have any specific questions and get back to me before than I can probably ask her.
2007-12-17 20:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by Zen Cat 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
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2007-12-19 17:06:33 · answer #2 · answered by dairdee 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Biology, anatomy or physiology, chemistry/organic chemistry, physics (for kinesiology), nutriiton/health. Any type of physical therapy, massage (but need licensing), even working in a health food store.
2007-12-18 17:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anna P 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would imagine general prerequisite classes such as math, chemistry, physics, biology, and other general requirements such as languages, etc. The school should supply you with a list of some kind.
Best luck.
2007-12-18 09:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
There's the typical pre-med courses. If available, take anatomy which will help you in grad school. And nutrition courses.
2007-12-17 22:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. K 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
latest stats available (2002) 123,000,000 people in the US
use AltMed forms of health care ND included in that figure
2007-12-18 05:13:54 · answer #6 · answered by fretochose 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Why don't you ask your instructor for some advice? I'm sure him/her can give some very good advice as to well you can get some hands on experience.
2007-12-17 19:37:08 · answer #7 · answered by soisitok 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Get out of it as soon as you can and do something that doesn't involve fraud.
Because that's what natropathy is, just another form of fraud.
2007-12-17 19:15:33 · answer #8 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 4⤊ 8⤋