What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
What is so hard about being pre-naturopathic med?
What are the admissions requirements?
Will I have to take an entrance exam?
Is it all over if I have a bad semester?
Pre-Naturopathic Medicine
What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
As definied by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians自然疗法医生在经认可的自然疗法医学院接受最大的博彩平台和培训. They diagnose, prevent, 治疗急性和慢性疾病，通过支持人固有的自我修复过程来恢复和建立最佳健康. 而不是仅仅抑制症状，自然疗法医生的工作 identify underlying causes of illness，并制定个性化的治疗计划来解决这些问题.
大多数自然疗法医师(ND)课程不需要特定的专业, just that you complete an undergraduate degree. Therefore, you may major in almost anything. You should consider a major that you enjoy, 如果你选择不申请或不被自然疗法医学院录取，你将在该课程中表现良好，并可能为进一步的研究生工作或就业奠定基础.
What is so hard about being pre-naturopathic med?
For many students, 最困难的任务是获得学习技巧和达到学术卓越所必需的自律. 成功过渡到大学水平的工作不仅取决于你的能力, but also upon preparation, motivation, organization and how well you learn how to learn. It is important that you really learn the material, not just memorize it, 因为培养你的批判性思维能力是至关重要的. 前自然疗法医学院学生的严格课程要求坚韧和耐力.
是的，进入自然疗法医学院是有竞争的. 你必须见多识广，准备充分，非常有决心，非常努力才能获得录取. You should also actively explore alternative careers.
What are the admissions requirements?
Common prerequisites for health professions programs
*注意:一些卫生专业学校不接受在线修的先决条件. 所有的先决条件课程都建议亲自参加.
Requirements can vary by school, but generally, 大多数自然疗法医学院要求一年的普通生物学, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics with labs, designed for science majors. 许多学校还要求学生学习数学、生物化学、心理学和其他社会科学. 学生应该与PPAC顾问交谈，并查阅你感兴趣的每所学校的招生文献，了解具体要求.
有竞争力的前自然疗法医学院学生还具备以下重要素质: competitive metrics, strong personal attributes and have 有意义的前自然疗法医学和其他专业经验. Visit this webpage 获取有关应用程序这些关键组件的更多信息，并经常与Pre-Professional顾问会面.
Will I have to take an entrance exam?
No, 目前没有认可的自然疗法医学院要求MCAT或其他入学考试.
录取标准因学校而异, but usually include academic record (GPA), letters of recommendation, 通过经验和个人属性展示对专业的知识和承诺, and in some cases a personal interview. 个人特征，如正直和成熟被考虑在内. 在你大学生涯的早期，你应该开始与至少一名执业自然疗法医生进行几个小时的观察.
This varies from school to school. 然而，大多数被足病学校录取的学生的平均成绩大约是3分.3 or higher. 你在科学(生物学)方面取得好成绩尤其重要, chemistry, physics and math) courses. 对于那些考虑专业学校的人来说，重要的是要现实地看待自己的表现在多大程度上符合录取期望.
Is it all over if I have a bad semester?
招生委员会在评估申请人时，会考虑“大局”. 他们意识到，并不是每个学生在进入大学后就开始着手工作. 招生委员会希望你有优秀的学习成绩, but may make some allowances for a problem semester, slow start or rough spot. If academic problems arise, 你必须振作起来，表现得比以往任何时候都好，以表明这个问题是一个例外, rather than the rule. Use resources such as professor and T.A. office hours, and the Learning Commons.
Will I need letters of recommendation?
是的，大多数学校需要三封推荐信. 准备好获得至少一名自然疗法医生和一名教授的推荐. Letters of recommendation are submitted via NDCAS.
援助的数量和类型因学校而异，你的最大的博彩平台费用也是如此. 你应该在本科生涯的早期调查成本. 知道你可能会招致一大笔自然疗法医学院的贷款债务，可能会影响你为本科最大的博彩平台借钱的方式. Most applicants are eligible for government originated aid; apply during January of your application cycle, 即使你还在等着知道你是否被录取. Apply for aid at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
准备进入自然疗法医学院需要仔细的长期计划和准确的信息. PPAC专门为您提供必要的信息，并帮助您培养良好的规划技能. PPAC的工作人员在每一步都为您提供帮助. PPAC provides services including course selection, career exploration, time management tips, information on individual programs, admissions test preparation advice, 管理推荐信和获得卫生保健经验的途径.
American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC)
Ohio Naturopathic Doctors Association (OHNDA.org)
American Association of Naturopathic Doctors (AANP)
自然疗法医生集中申请服务(NDCAS)