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Curriculum for Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 2007-2008

Five-Year Track-Option B: Year I
QuarterCat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTotal
FallBC5104Biochemistry 144044
 BC5107Human Physiology 1 Lec/Lab5.54377
 BC5110Histology*54266
 BC5122Gross Human Anatomy 1 4.54155
 BC5122LGross Human Anatomy 1 Lab10222
 NM5113Naturopathic Medicine in Historical Context21233
 NM5804Clinic Entry 110222
 Quarterly Total:  231712319
 
WinterBC5105Biochemistry 244044
 BC5108Human Physiology 2 Lec/Lab5.54377
 BC5112Embryology33033
 BC5123Gross Human Anatomy 2 4.54155
 BC5123LGross Human Anatomy 2 Lab10222
 BC5142Fundamentals of Research Design*22022
 NM5114Fundamentals of Naturopathic Clinical Theory21233
 OM5120Fundamental Principles of TCM*33033
 PM5301Hydrotherapy/Physiotherapy Lecture 22022
 PM5305Hydrotherapy/Physiotherapy Lab*10222
 
Quarterly Total:  
282310363
 
SpringBC5106Biochemistry 344044
 BC5109Human Physiology 333033
 BC5124Gross Human Anatomy 3 4.54155
 BC5124LGross Human Anatomy 3 Lab10222
 BC5129Neuroscience5.54377
 BO5301Botanical Medicine 1 Lec/Lab 21.51**26.5
 NM5115Naturopathic Medicine in Global Context21233
 PM5310Myofascial Analysis 1.50333
 
Quarterly Total:  
23.517.512323.5
*BC5110, BC5142, OM5120: Usually also offered in summer
**Two hours every other week times five weeks

Five-Year Track - Option B: Year II

QuarterCat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTotal
FallBC6200Human Pathology 1440 44
 BC6204Immunology*44044
 BO6301Botanical Medicine 222022
 HO6300Homeopathy 122022
 NM6210Clinical Lab Diagnosis 13.52355
 NM6221Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 1 Lecture22022
 NM6221LPhysical/Clinical Diagnosis 1 Lab21233
 PS6305Naturopathic Counseling 133033
 TR6310Foods, Dietary Systems & Assessment 32244
 
Quarterly Total:  
25.5227319
 
WinterBC6201Human Pathology 244044
 BC6209Infectious Diseases**55055
 BO6302Botanical Medicine 3 Lec22022
 HO6301Homeopathy 233033
 NM6211Clinical Lab Diagnosis 23.52355
 NM6222Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 2 Lecture22022
 NM6222LPhysical/Clinical Diagnosis 2 Lab21233
 PS6306Naturopathic Counseling 233033
 TR6311Macro & Micronutrients33033
 
Quarterly Total:  
27.525 5330
 
SpringBC6202Human Pathology 344044
 BO6303Botanical Medicine Dispensary Lab*10222
 BC6305Pharmacology** 55055
 HO6302Homeopathy 333033
 NM6212Clinical Lab Diagnosis 33.52355
 NM6223Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 3 Lecture22022
 NM6223LPhysical/Clinical Diagnosis 3 Lab21233
 NM6804Clinic Entry 2110 11
 NM8801Preceptorship 110444
 PM6300Naturopathic Manipulation 122022
 
Quarterly Total:  
24.5 2011341
*BO6204 and BO7303: Usually also offered in summer
**BC6209 and BC6305: Offered in winter and spring
Eligible to take NPLEX basic science exams after the successful completion of the second year.

Five-Year Track-Option B: Year III

QuarterCat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTotal
FallMW7320Normal Maternity33033
 PM7301Naturopathic Manipulation 2*33033
 PM7305Orthopedics22022
 NM7313 Gynecology33033
 PS7200 Psychology Assessment22022
 TR7411Diet & Nutrient Therapy 133033
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
16160176
 1-2 Clinic Shifts**2-404-844-88
 
WinterNM7101Environmental Medicine 1.51.5016.5
 NM7102Public Health 1.51.5016.5
 NM7116Naturopathic Clinical Theory 11011
 NM7314Pediatrics 122022
 PM7302Naturopathic Manipulation 3***33033
 PS7203Addictions & Disorders22022
 TR7412Diet & Nutrient Therapy 233033
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
14140154
 1-2 Clinic Shifts**2-404-844-88
 
SpringNM7315Pediatrics 222022
 NM7320Family Medicine 22022
 NM7330 The Healing Systems 11011
 PM7303Naturopathic Manipulation 4****33033
 PS7315Naturopathic Counseling 322022
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
10102110
 1-2 Clinic Shifts**2-404-844-88
*PM7301: One section usually offered in summer
**Students are assigned 6 shifts during their first year (4 quarters) in clinic.
***PM7302: One section usually offered in fall
****PM7303: One section usually offered in winter

Five-Year Track-Option B: Year IV

QuarterCat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTotal
SummerNM7325Naturopathic Case Analysis & Mgmt 11.50333
 NM7341 Cardiology*33033
 NM7416Minor Office Procedures*33033
 NM7417Medical Procedures*33033
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
10.593132
 1-2 Clinic Shifts2-404-844-88
 
FallBO7300Botanical Medicine 4 Lec/Lab21.5126.5
 NM7302Gastroenterology**22022
 NM7307EENT22022
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
6 5.5170.5
 1-2 Clinic Shifts2-404-844-88
 
WinterNM7304Dermatology22022
 NM7306Oncology22022
 PM7341Sports Medicine/Therapeutic Exercise22022
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
66066
 1-2 Clinic Shifts2-404-844-88
 
SpringBO7301Botanical Medicine 5 Lec/Lab21.5126.5
 NM7109Practice Management 122022
 NM7305Clinical Ecology22022
 NM7311Neurology22022
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
8 7.5092.5
 1-2 Clinic Shifts2-404-844-88
*NM7341, NM7416 and NM7417 may also be offered in spring.
*NM7302: Offered fall and spring.

Five-Year Track-Option B: Year V

QuarterCat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTotal
SummerNM8206Radiographic Interpretation 1 Lecture*33033
 NM8207Radiographic Interpretation 1 Lab*10222
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
43255
 3-4 Clinic Shifts6-8012-16132-176
 
FallNM8303Geriatrics22022
 NM8308Endocrinology**33033
 NM8312Urology1.51.5016.5
 NM8325Nat. Case Analysis & Mgmt 2: Grand Rounds***10222
 NM8413Adv'd Naturopathic Therapeutics 122022
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
9.58.52115.5
 2-3 Clinic Shifts4-606-866-88
 
WinterNM8101Ethics****11011
 NM8213Diagnostic Imaging*****22022
 NM8309Rheumatology1.51.5016.5
 NM8414Adv'd Naturopathic Therapeutics 222022
 NM8802Preceptorship 210444
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
7.56.54115.5
 2-3 Clinic Shifts4-606-866-88
 
SpringNM8102Jurisprudence11011
 NM8109Practice Management 222022
 NM8212Radiographic Interpretation 2*****33033
 NM8314Pulmonary Medicine1.51.5016.5
 NM8803Preceptorship 310444
 NM8844Interim Patient Care******20444
 
Quarterly Subtotal:  
10.5 7.54170.5
 2-3 Clinic Shifts4-606-866-88
*NM8206 and NM8207: Both offered summer and fall
**NM8308: Offered fall and spring
***NM8325: Offered in fall, winter and spring
****NM8101: Offered fall and winter
*****NM8212 and NM8213: 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 TitleCreditsLec.L/CTotal
variableNM7820-29Patient Care 1-1020040440
variableNM8801-3Preceptorship 1-33012132
variableNM8830-36Patient Care 11-1714028308
variableNM8844Interim Patient Care204 44
variablePM7801-2Physical Medicine 1-240888
variablePM8801-2Physical Medicine 3-440888
 
Clinic Totals:  
470100 1100
*Quarterly shift assignments are based on availability.

Elective Requirements: Naturopathic Medicine Program

Quarter Cat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTotal
variablevariableElective and Special Topics15150165
 
Elective Totals:  
15150165


Curriculum and course changes in the 2007-2008 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2007-2008 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.

 CreditsLec.L/CTotal
Total Core Course Credits and Hours249218623077
Total Elective Credits and Hours15150165
Total Clinic Credits and Hours4701001100
Total Requirements3112331624342

 
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