What is the education of a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
A Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine obtains a degree from one of the four federally accredited schools in the US. Their education consists of extensive training in the biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, laboratory assessment and pharmaceuticals. They are also extensively trained in natural therapeutics: homeopathy, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, counseling, naturopathic physical medicine and Oriental medicine. This training consists both of classroom hours, 4200 post graduate hours, and clinical training, 1200 hours with a supervising physician. They are also required to pass a national board exam prior to obtaining their license as a primary care physician. Currently there are 15 states that license NDs as primary care physicians, but NY is not one of them. Currently NY is in legislation to obtain licensure for naturopathic doctors. If you would like more information on this process or support this effort visit our state association website at www.nyanp.com
About Jennifer Orlowski, ND
Jennifer received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. She received her ND degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ. She currently holds a naturopathic medical license in the state of Vermont. Since NY does not recognize naturopathic medicine as a regulated medical profession, she can not diagnose or treat, however she can offer you her expertise in the natural medicine field by providing suggestions in your health care plan.. All suggestions must be followed up with your medical doctor. She is currently actively involved in research in the naturopathic field, and has a number of papers published or in the process of being published. Her interests in the research field include: pediatrics, gastrointestinal health and womens health issues. If you would like more information on her research efforts please feel free to contact her.