Naturopaths

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Do some reading on the history and practice of naturopathy. You can visit the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (https://www.nccih.nih.gov) to learn about developments in the field of naturopathy and other alternative medicines.

Make an appointment for a medical checkup with a naturopathic physician. Find out what the practice of naturopathy is like, and think about whether you would like to practice medicine this way. Ask a naturopath to talk with you about the field. Perhaps that person will be willing to be a mentor for you.

Visit the naturopathic colleges that interest you. Sit in on classes. Talk to students about their experiences. Find out what they like and what they don't like. Talk to the faculty and learn about their approaches to teaching. Ask what they see as the best opportunities in the field.