Welcome to our leadership blog series! This month, Aubrey Corbett -the Chapter President of the National University of Natural Medicine– discusses how the medical system subjects patients to feeling as if they are “broken” and have to be “fixed”, how this affects the healing process, and the obstacles we have to overcome to move away […]
Welcome to our leadership blog series! This month, Michelle Naman -the Chapter President of Bastyr University, Washington– discusses the risk factors associated with pesticides and environmental toxins in our food, what we can do to protect ourselves, and how to approach patients with this information. Pesticides and Environmental Toxins in Our Food We are all […]
Welcome to our leadership blog series! This month, Catherine Multari -the Chapter President of Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine – discusses the risk factors associated with cancer, what we can do to protect ourselves, and what to expect as treatment for breast cancer. In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month October marks breast cancer awareness […]
Welcome to our leadership blog series! This month, Janice Joerges-the Chapter President of National University of Health Sciences – discusses the current societal challenges of having a baby in the 21st century and the importance of breastfeeding. In Honor of World Breastfeeding Week Mothers are undervalued in our society. Although I am […]
Finding Inspiration at the AANP/NMSA Conference Our August blog post was written by Valerie Kremer, 3rd year, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, NMSA president-elect. She reflects on what it means to attend our Annual conference and connect with our greater community and purpose in Naturopathic Medicine. Over 450 licensed naturopathic doctors and naturopathic […]
This year will be the 15th annual NMSA conference, held in San Diego. “Roots to Shoots” will be the theme of the conference, where discussions and talks will be held around practicing within the full scope of the naturopathic medical practice, safety and efficacy, and more. The conferences of the NMSA and the AANP will […]
The NMSA Welcomes the 2018-19 International Executive Board of Directors (PORTLAND, OR.) May 14th, 2018— Every May, current NMSA members elect a new board, whose term begins the following July 1st. After a week of online elections, the Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA), the student-governed non-profit representing North American naturopathic physicians-in-training, is excited to […]
Welcome to our leadership blog series! This month, Khaleed Alston-the International Board’s VP of Development-discusses the under-representation of Black people in the field of healthcare, and his own thoughts and personal experiences as a Black male studying naturopathic medicine. Naturopathic Medicine Needs More Students & Doctors of Color This past weekend Portland State University hosted […]
Welcome to our leadership blog series! This month, Randall Block-the Chief Financial Officer for the NMSA’s International Board-tells us about his life changing experiences in Jamaica. Jamaican Me Grateful I spent the past week in Jamaica with friends, colleagues, and professors from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine. It is a trip that […]
Held annually in April, the AANP leadership training in Washington, D.C., which culminates in a lobby day on Capitol Hill, will hone your leadership skills, increase your lobbying effectiveness, and give you the opportunity to advocate for the changing face of health care. This is your time to shine! Your participation is essential to federal recognition in EVERY health-care reform initiative.
