Washington (D.C.) - Apply for a Naturopathic Physician License (Naturopathic physician license)

Advertisement

Procedure

Step – 1 Course

1. Before Applying for a Naturopathic Physician License (Naturopathic physician license), Graduate from an accredited naturopathic medical school. In the United States, there are several accredited naturopathic medical programs. Ensure that the program you choose is accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME).
2. These programs are typically offered by colleges, universities, and medical schools.
3. Complete the technology program, which includes both classroom instruction and clinical training in surgical settings.
4. The program will prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge for the role.
5. Naturopathic physicians are typically required to pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX), which consists of two parts: NPLEX Part I (Biomedical Science Examination) and NPLEX Part II (Core Clinical Science Examination). Successful completion of NPLEX is essential for licensure.

Step – 3 License

1. After completing the course successfully, the applicant has to get a license from the respective colleges or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned branch officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant will get the physician license through the mail.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Advertisement

Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of identity (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Examination result
• Criminal Background Check document
• Passport-Sized Photograph
• Official transcripts from your naturopathic medical school.
• Proof of successful completion of NPLEX examinations.
• Proof of any required clinical training or supervised practice hours.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Background check results.
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Toll-Free Call Center: 1-877-696-6775
Contact link link
Regional Office link
State Medical Board link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a naturopathic physician license in the United States, you must typically meet the following requirements:

• Graduate from a four-year, professional-level program at an accredited naturopathic medical school.
• Pass the two-part Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam (NPLEX), which covers basic sciences, diagnostic and therapeutic subjects, and clinical sciences.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Mailing address
• School details
• Citizenship identity number
• Education qualification
• Work experience
• Examination result
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A naturopathic physician license in the United States is a credential that allows a person to practice naturopathic medicine. Naturopathic medicine is a system of healthcare that focuses on the prevention and treatment of disease using natural therapies.
• Naturopathic physicians use a variety of methods, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle modifications, to help their patients achieve and maintain optimal health.

Information which might help

• Naturopathic physician licenses are important for ensuring the quality of naturopathic care. By requiring naturopathic physicians to meet certain standards, licensing programs help to protect consumers from unqualified practitioners.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.

e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Place some external links which might help.

Others

• A Naturopathic Physician License, sometimes referred to as a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) license, is a professional license that allows individuals to practice naturopathic medicine legally in the United States. Naturopathic physicians are healthcare providers trained in natural and holistic approaches to healthcare, emphasizing prevention, nutrition, and natural therapies to promote overall wellness.