Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC)

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Considering a career in health care? Explore the field of naturopathic medicine. AANMC schools: Bastyr University, CCNM, NUNM, NUHS, and Sonoran University.

The Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) was established to propel and foster the naturopathic medical profession by actively supporting the academic efforts of accredited and recognized schools of naturopathic medicine.

10/28/2026

Curious about naturopathic medicine and what the path to becoming an ND actually looks like? 🌿

Join us for Path to Physician: Naturopathic Medical School Virtual Showcase and explore naturopathic medical education, hear from participating schools, and get a closer look at your options.

📅 Thursday, November 12
⏰ 3 PM ET
💻 Virtual event

Ready to explore where naturopathic medicine could take you?
Register here: https://aanmc.org/events/path-to-physician/

10/27/2026

Thinking about ND school but didn’t major in science? 🌿

Your undergraduate major may not tell the whole story.

Prospective naturopathic medical students can come from a variety of academic backgrounds. Admissions requirements and prerequisite coursework can vary by institution, which is why connecting with an admissions counselor is an important first step.

An admissions counselor can help you understand your academic background, what requirements you’ve already completed, and what your next steps may be.

Thinking about applying? Visit the link in our bio to explore AANMC member schools and connect with an admissions counselor.

10/26/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Your daily routine asks a lot of your nervous system, but what is the physical cost?

Join AANMC for a FREE webinar: Nervous System Reset. Evaluate the Physical Cost of Your Daily Routine, led by JoAnn Yáñez, ND, MPH, CAE.

Explore how the demands of everyday life can affect the body and learn to take a closer look at the patterns, habits, and routines that may be influencing your well-being.

📅 Thursday,
October 29
⏰ 3 PM ET
💻 Free webinar
Save your spot and join us!

https://aanmc.org/events/nervous-system-reset/

10/25/2026

Naturopathic Residency Week 2026 is here! 🎉 Today, we are kicking off the residency cycle with a Phase I Q & A session at 2 PM Eastern Time. Register at https://aanmc.org/naturopathic-residencies/

Today also marks the opening of the Residency Portal! Start your application, explore some site options (these will get updated as the cycle continues), and get a head start on the 2027-2028 match.

👉 Follow on Instagram for more Naturopathic Residency Week content and to stay updated on info sessions and deadlines for the upcoming cycle.

10/23/2026

Last chance to sign up! Got questions about the naturopathic residency process? We’ve got answers. 🙌

Join AANMC and the ND Residency Directors for the Phase I Residency Q&A on Sunday, October 25th at 2 PM Eastern Time. You will learn everything you need to know about the application process and have the opportunity to ask questions.

👉 Register at aanmc.org/naturopathic-residencies and follow on Instagram to stay updated on info sessions and deadlines for the upcoming residency cycle.

10/21/2026

Your future ND school might be closer than you think. 🌿📍

Choosing where to study naturopathic medicine is about more than finding a program. Location, campus experience, clinical opportunities, and community can all shape your experience along the way.

AANMC member schools offer their own environments, opportunities, and communities, giving prospective students the chance to explore what feels like the right fit for them.

Ready to start exploring? Visit the link in our bio to discover AANMC member schools and learn more about their programs. 🎓

10/20/2026

Your DNA sequence is part of the story, but it isn’t the whole story. 🧬

Epigenetics explores how gene activity can be regulated without changing the underlying DNA sequence itself. Mechanisms such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and changes in chromatin structure can influence when and how strongly certain genes are expressed.

These patterns can also change across the lifespan in response to development, aging, and environmental influences, including factors related to nutrition, physical activity, and environmental exposures.

But there’s an important distinction: epigenetics doesn’t mean we can simply switch “good genes” on and “bad genes” off through lifestyle choices.

Instead, it gives us another way to understand the complex relationship between our genes, our development, and the environments we experience. 🌿

10/19/2026

Your daily routine asks a lot of your nervous system, but what is the physical cost?

Join AANMC for a FREE webinar: Nervous System Reset. Evaluate the Physical Cost of Your Daily Routine, led by JoAnn Yáñez, ND, MPH, CAE.

Explore how the demands of everyday life can affect the body and learn to take a closer look at the patterns, habits, and routines that may be influencing your well-being.

📅 Thursday,
October 29
⏰ 3 PM ET
💻 Free webinar
Save your spot and join us!

https://aanmc.org/events/nervous-system-reset/

10/19/2026

Got questions about the naturopathic residency process? We’ve got answers. 🙌

Join AANMC and the ND Residency Directors for the Phase I Residency Q&A on Sunday, October 25th at 2 PM Eastern Time. You will learn everything you need to know about the application process and have the opportunity to ask questions.

👉 Register at aanmc.org/naturopathic-residencies and follow on Instagram to stay updated on info sessions and deadlines for the upcoming residency cycle.

10/19/2026

A significant early victory for naturopathic medical education—and the students pursuing it.

On October 16, a federal court granted a preliminary injunction in the case brought by AANMC, AANP, and NMSA against the U.S. Department of Education.

The court ordered the Department to recognize the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree as a professional degree, and students pursuing the ND degree as professional students, for applicable federal student loan purposes while litigation continues.
This decision is an important step toward protecting access to naturopathic medical education and supporting the institutions preparing the next generation of naturopathic doctors.

We are especially grateful to the current and prospective students who shared their personal experiences with the court. Their testimony helped demonstrate the real-world consequences of the Department's policy for students, families, and educational institutions.

This is a major step forward, but the case is not over. Our profession-wide fundraising goal is $300,000 to support the ongoing litigation. AANMC encourages our member institutions, alumni, faculty, students, and supporters to stand together in this effort.

Support the Protect Naturopathic Education Fund:
https://naturopathic.org/donations/donate.asp?id=25297

Read the joint statement:
https://aanmc.org/naturopathic-news/october-2026-preliminary-court-order/

Please share this important update with your communities.

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