CCNM - Help Us Grow


	A Message from the President Each of us faces several significant junctures in our lives at which the choices that we face reflect fundamentally different futures. The choice to enter a profession is a decision of this nature. Naturopathic medicine is founded on the principle of healing through the co-operative power of nature. Individuals who choose to practice as naturopathic doctors pledge to "encourage others to strengthen their health, reduce risks for disease and preserve the health of our planet for ourselves and future generations." The focus is on promoting health, not on alleviating symptoms. To address the fundamental causes of disease, to heal the whole person through individualized treatment, to teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine - these are among the principles that underpin the profession. If you are the type of individual who views the healing of others as a calling, you exhibit a quality that The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) values in its students. You do not simply want to enter a profession; you are answering a calling that will lead to greater fulfillment within your life. My time at CCNM has been one of the most fulfilling periods of my life. I have been impressed by the high quality of our student body. The students are bright, energetic and extremely dedicated. The faculty have impressive credentials and experience and are strongly committed to teaching others the path to promoting health. The staff is dedicated to ensuring that the students' experience is a good one, and that the educational environment is of high quality. In short, I have encountered a team of individuals working together to ensure that CCNM graduates individuals who are well prepared for their roles as naturopathic doctors, and that the College is highly valued by the profession for the leadership that it exhibits. CCNM is a very special place. Our small student body (approximately 500) within our self-contained campus allows for an intensity of interaction that fosters life-long friendships. The Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic is the best-equipped naturopathic medical education clinic in North America, with over 40 examination rooms. The campus provides 4.3 acres of a very special atmosphere, while sitting adjacent to a subway entrance. As you read through the pages that follow, reflect upon your decision with care. The path that you are considering is not an easy one. The doctor of naturopathic medicine program is extremely intense. The first year involves a comprehensive examination of the basic sciences that underlie the study of medicine. The second and third years focus increasingly on the clinical sciences and the modalities that constitute the tools of the profession. The fourth year is spent largely in clinical practice, under the supervision of registered NDs. If you choose to become a practicing ND, you will be entering an interesting and complex profession that has both a long tradition, as well as a current rate of growth and development that is dramatic. You are joining an entity that is much greater than the sum of its parts. Reflecting the ethics and values of the profession, naturopathic doctors have developed a set of principles that enshrine the safe use of natural methods and substances to support and stimulate the body's self-healing process. These principles underpin a complete, individualized and coordinated approach to health care integrating modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. You will learn to embrace the principles of naturopathic medicine as a foundation for your practice and your life. Are you being called? Do you have the drive and ability that will allow you to excel in an intensive program of study? If so, I look forward to welcoming you into The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Bob Bernhardt, B.Sc., LLM, M.Ed., PhD (cand.) President & CEO Back to Top