Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
Coordinates: 33°24′30″N 111°53′41″W / 33.408384°N 111.894781°W
Motto | Simply Inspiring |
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Established | 1993 |
President | Dr. Paul Mittman, ND |
Students | 400 |
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Address | 2140 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282, Tempe, Arizona, United States |
Nickname | SCNM |
Website | http://www.scnm.edu/ |
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) is a naturopathic medical school located in Tempe, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1993, SCNM is one of seven accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America.
Overview of academics
The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Program at SCNM follows a prescribed curriculum set by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME). Quarters at SCNM are designated as fall, winter, spring, and summer. All students are guided by the curriculum as outlined in the annual SCNM catalog and approved by the Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate, President’s Council, and Executive Council. If students adhere to the curriculum they can graduate after 14 consecutive quarters, or four calendar years.
Extended clinic sites
- Arizona Pathways: Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
- Hamilton Elementary School Clinic: Pediatrics/Family Care for the Underprivileged
- Mission of Mercy: Medical Mobile Unit/Family Practice for Uninsured
- The River Source : Holistic treatment center for substance abuse rehabilitation
- Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS, Infectious Disease
- Sojourner: Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Shelter
- WAHI Center: Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
Accreditation and associations
SCNM is a member of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education.[1] Both accreditations are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
References
External links
- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (official site)
- Higher Learning Commission
- Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges
- American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association