Naturopathic Medicine and Certificate in Naturopathic Midwifery alumna
Bastyr opened my eyes to the legacy I want to leave in my profession. I plan to be your basic old-fashioned family doctor. I would like to focus on births and treating entire families, and I love that I pursued that path through an education at Bastyr. The University not only taught me all about medicine, but showed me how my individuality can better serve my future patients.
The people at Bastyr are what I appreciated most about my education. It's an extremely challenging school and there is so much information to take in over a few short years, but the faculty goes above and beyond to assure knowledge and confidence in all topics. It's obvious they are truly there to produce the best clinicians possible. And among the students, a community is built in the first year that continues throughout the program. The rigorous nature of the education creates an indescribable camaraderie with one's peers.
It was also amazing to have a garden where I could touch, feel and taste all the herbs I learned about. Being at a school located next to St. Edward State Park gave me a wonderful excuse to take some much-needed study breaks.
As a mother with a young child, Bastyr did more than I ever expected in establishing a supportive environment for my learning while pushing me to be the most responsible clinician possible.
