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Curriculum for Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 2009-2010

Five-Year Track-Option A: Year I
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Fall BC5104 Biochemistry 1 4 4 0 44
  BC5107 Human Physiology 1 Lec/Lab 5.5 4 3 77
  BC5110 Histology* 5 4 2 66
  BC5122 Gross Human Anatomy 1 4.5 4 1 55
  BC5122L Gross Human Anatomy 1 Lab 1 0 2 22
  NM5113 Naturopathic Medicine in Historical Context 2 1 2 33
  NM5804 Clinic Entry 1 1 0 2 22
 
Quarterly Total:  
 23 17 12 319
 
Winter BC5105 Biochemistry 2 4 4 0 44
  BC5108 Human Physiology 2 Lec/Lab 5.5 4 3 77
  BC5123 Gross Human Anatomy 2 4.5 4 1 55
  BC5123L Gross Human Anatomy 2 Lab 1 0 2 22
  NM5114 Fundamentals of Naturopathic Clinical Theory 2 1 2 33
  OM5120 Fundamental Principles of TCM* 3 3 0 33
 
Quarterly Total:  
 20 16 8 264
 
Spring BC5106 Biochemistry 3 4 4 0 44
  BC5109 Human Physiology 3 3 3 0 33
  BC5124 Gross Human Anatomy 3 4.5 4 1 55
  BC5124L Gross Human Anatomy 3 Lab 1 0 2 22
  BC5142 Fundamentals of Research Design* 2 2 0 22
  NM5115 Naturopathic Medicine in Global Context 2 1 2 33
  PM5310 Myofascial Analysis 1.5 0 3 33
 
Quarterly Total:  
 18 14 8 242
*BC5110, BC5142, and OM5120: Usually also offered in summer

Five-Year Track-Option A: Year II
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Fall BC5112 Embryology 3 3 0 33
  BC6200 Human Pathology 1 4 4 0 44
  BC6204 Immunology* 4 4 0 44
  NM6210 Clinical Lab Diagnosis 1 3.5 2 3 55
 
Quarterly Total:  
 14.5 13 3 176
 
Winter BC6201 Human Pathology 2 4 4 0 44
  BC6209 Infectious Diseases** 5 5 0 55
  NM6211 Clinical Lab Diagnosis 2 3.5 2 3 55
  PM5301 Hydrotherapy/ Physiotherapy Lecture 2 2 0 22
  PM5305 Hydrotherapy/Physiotherapy Lab* 1 0 2 22
 
Quarterly Total:  
 15.5 13 5 198
 
Spring BC5129 Neuroscience 5.5 4 3 77
  BC6202 Human Pathology 3 4 4 0 44
  BO5301 Botanical Medicine 1 Lec/Lab 2 1.5 1*** 26.5
  NM6212 Clinical Lab Diagnosis 3 3.5 2 3 55
 
Quarterly Total:  
 15 11.5 7 202.5
* BC6204: Usually also offered in summer
** BC6209: Offered in winter and spring
*** Two hours every other week times five weeks
Eligible to take NPLEX basic science exams after the successful completion of the second year

Five-Year Track-Option A: Year III
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Fall BO6301 Botanical Medicine 2 2 2 0 22
  HO6300 Homeopathy 1 2 2 0 22
  NM6221 Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 1 Lecture 2 2 0 22
  NM6221L Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 1 Lab 2 1 2 33
  PS6305 Naturopathic Counseling 1 3 3 0 33
  TR6310 Foods, Dietary Systems & Assessment 3 2 2 44
 
Quarterly Total:  
 14 12 4 176
 
Winter BO6302 Botanical Medicine 3 Lec 2 2 0 22
  HO6301 Homeopathy 2 3 3 0 33
  NM6222 Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 2 Lecture 2 2 0 22
  NM6222L Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 2 Lab 2 1 2 33
  NM7142 Critical Evaluation of the Medical Literature 2 2 0 22
  TR6311 Macro & Micronutrients 3 3 0 33
  PS6306 Naturopathic Counseling 2 3 3 0 33
 
Quarterly Total:  
 17 16 2 198
 
Spring NM6100 Successful Charting and Coding 1 1 0 11
  BC6305 Pharmacology* 5 5 0 55
  HO6302 Homeopathy 3 3 3 0 33
  NM6224 Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 3 Lecture 2.5 2.5 0 27.5
  NM6224L Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 3 Lab 2 1 2 33
  NM8801 Preceptorship 1 1 0 4 44
  PM6300 Naturopathic Manipulation 1** 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Total:  
 16.5 14.5 6 225.5
* BC6305: Offered in winter and spring
** PM6300: Also offered in winter

Five-Year Track-Option A: Year IV
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Summer BO6303 Botanical Medicine Dispensary Lab 1 0 2 22
  NM7325 Naturopathic Case Analysis & Mgmt 1 1.5 0 3 33
  NM7341 Cardiology* 3 3 0 33
  NM7416 Minor Office Procedures* 3 3 0 33
  NM7417 Medical Procedure* 3 3 0 33
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
 11.5 9 5 154
  1-2 Clinic Shifts** 2-4 0 4-8 44-88
 
Fall BO7300 Botanical Medicine 4 Lec/Lab 2 1.5 1*** 26.5
  MW7320 Normal Maternity 3 3 0 33
  NM7302 Gastroenterology**** 2 2 0 22
  NM7307 EENT 2 2 0 22
  NM7313 Gynecology 3 3 0 33
  PM7301 Naturopathic Manipulation 2***** 3 3 0 33
  PM7305 Orthopedics 2 2 0 22
  PS7200 Psychological Assessment 2 2 0 22
  TR7411 Diet & Nutrient Therapy I 3 3 0 33
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
 22 21.5 1 246.5
  1-2 Clinic Shifts** 2-4 0 4-8 44-88
 
Winter NM7101 Environmental Medicine 1.5 1.5 0 16.5
  NM7102 Public Health 1.5 1.5 0 16.5
  NM7116 Naturopathic Clinical Theory 1 1 0 11
  NM7304 Dermatology 2 2 0 22
  NM7306 Oncology 2 2 0 22
  NM7314 Pediatrics 1 2 2 0 22
  PM7302 Naturopathic Manipulation 3*** *** 3 3 0 33
  PM7341 Sports Medicine/Therapeutic Exercise 2 2 0 22
  PS7203 Addictions & Disorders 2 2 0 22
  TR7412 Diet & Nutrient Therapy 2 3 3 0 33
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
 20 20 0 220
  1-2 Clinic Shifts** 2-4 0 4-8 44-88
 
Spring BO7301 Botanical Medicine 5 Lec/Lab 2 1.5 1 26.5
  NM6105 Fundamentals of Business Operations 2 2 0 22
  NM7305 Clinical Ecology 2 2 0 22
  NM7311 Neurology 2 2 0 22
  NM7315 Pediatrics 2 2 2 0 22
  NM7320 Family Medicine 2 2 0 22
  NM7330 The Healing Systems 1 1 0 11
  PM7303 Naturopathic Manipulation 4*** **** 3 3 0 33
  PS7315 Naturopathic Counseling 3 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
 18 17.5 1 202.5
  1-2 Clinic Shifts** 2-4 0 4-8 44-88
* NM7341, NM7416 and NM7417: May also be offered in the spring.
** Students are assigned 6 shifts during their first year (4 quarters) in clinic.
***Two hours every other week times five weeks 
**** NM7302: Offered fall and spring.
***** PM7301: One section usually offered in summer
*** *** PM7302: One section usually offered in fall
*** **** PM7303: One section usually offered in winter

Five-Year Track-Option A: Year V
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
Summer NM8201 Radiographic Interpretation 1 Lecture* 2 2 0 22
  NM6115 Goal Setting and Self Motivations
                    OR		 1 1 0 11
  NM6120 Professional Speaking and Writing 1 1 0 11
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
 3 3 0 33
  3-4 Clinic Shifts 6-8 0 12-16 132-176
 
Fall NM8303 Geriatrics 2 2 0 22
  NM8308 Endocrinology** 3 3 0 33
  NM8312 Urology 1.5 1.5 0 16.5
  NM8325 Nat. Case Analysis & Mgmt 2: Grand Rounds*** 1 0 2 22
  NM8413 Adv'd Naturopathic Therapeutics 1 2 2 0 22
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
 9.5 8.5 2 115.5
  3-4 Clinic Shifts 6-8 0 12-16 132-176
 
Winter NM8101 Ethics**** 1 1 0 11
  NM8214 Diagnostic Imaging*** ** 3 3 0 33
  NM8309 Rheumatology 1.5 1.5 0 16.5
  NM8414 Adv'd Naturopathic Therapeutics 2 2 2 0 22
  NM8802 Preceptorship 2 1 0 4 44
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
 8.5 7.5 4 126.5
  3-4 Clinic Shifts 6-8 0 12-16 132-176
 
Spring NM8102 Jurisprudence 1 1 0 11
  NM8212 Radiographic Interpretation 2*** ** 3 3 0 33
  NM8314 Pulmonary Medicine 1.5 1.5 0 16.5
  NM8803 Preceptorship 3 1 0 4 44
  NM8844 Interim Patient Care*** *** 2 0 4 44
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
 8.5 5.5 8 148.5
  3-4 Clinic Shifts 6-8 0 12-16 132-176
* NM8201: Offered summer and fall
** NM8308: Offered fall and spring
*** NM8325: Offered in fall, winter and spring
**** NM8101: Offered fall and winter
*** ** NM8212 and NM8214: Both offered winter and spring
*** *** NM8844: Students are required to complete a total of 44 interim clinic hours. (Usually students staff the shifts they are assigned to in the quarter just ended.) Students register for and pay for this shift in their last quarter of attendance.

Summary of Clinic Requirements: Naturopathic Medicine Program
Quarter* Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Total
variable NM7820-29 Patient Care 1-10 20 0 40 440
variable NM8801-3 Preceptorship 1-3 3 0 12 132
variable NM8830-36 Patient Care 11-17 14 0 28 308
variable NM8844 Interim Patient Care 2 0 4 44
variable PM7801-2 Physical Medicine 1-2 4 0 8 88
variable PM8801-2 Physical Medicine 3-4 4 0 8 88
 
Clinic Totals:  
 47 0 100 1100
*Quarterly shift assignments are based on availability.

Elective Requirements: Naturopathic Medicine Program
Quarter Cat. No. Course Title Credits Lec. L/C Totals
variable variable Elective and Special Topics 14 14 0 154
 
Elective Totals:  
 14 14 0 154

Curriculum and course changes in the 2009-2010 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2009-2010 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.

Total Requirements: Naturopathic Medicine Program
The following requirements apply to all naturopathic medicine program tracks.

  Credits Lec. L/C Total
Total Core Course Credits and Hours 249.5 219.5 60 3071.5
Total Elective Credits and Hours 14 14 0 154
Total Clinic Credits and Hours 47 0 100 1100
Total Requirements 310.5 233.5 160 4325.5
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