The Naturopathic Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:

A naturopathic doctor is a  doctor who provides care and treatment based on natural healing processes. Like many other doctors, a naturopathic doctor identifies, diagnoses, and treats patient for their conditions. As most common routines as naturopathic doctor are:’

• Meeting with patients
• Examining patients
• Performing tests
• Follow up monitoring of patient (if needed)
• Discussing treatment options
• Designing treatment plans
  

Salary: $80,000-$90,000

Education:

In order to become a Naturopathic Doctor, one must:

• Obtain your bachelor’s degree
• Receive your medical degree from a well approved school
• Complete a graduate-level program in Naturopathic Medicine
• Pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX)
• Fulfill state licensure requirements
• Participate in residency program
  

Demand or Need for this profession:

The employment outlook for this profession is seen to grow by 12% from the years 2014-2024.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I don't think I would like to be one, this is due to the fact that I would first like to watch my health before others. This would only help me understand and see what I can do to help the patients I would have. Naturally this is an interesting career. Although I do not see myself being passionate about this career.