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Master of Acupuncture Degree

Learn the healing science of acupuncture in this intensive three-year degree program, grounded in the principles of Classical Chinese Medicine.

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Fully Online & Accelerated Nutrition Degree Programs

Become a Nutritionist by earning a Master of Science in Nutrition in our fully online degree program, and the fast-paced Accelerated Bachelor to Master of Science in Nutrition.

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Start Your Naturopathic Journey Online

The only accredited, first-year online Doctor of Naturopathic medicine program in North America is here. Join us on campus for your second year and beyond.

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The World Needs More Doctors

Make a difference today — become a naturopathic physician.

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Global Engagement Programs

Create social change with our one-year, service-driven master’s programs in social activism and international development.

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25 NUNM Students Receive Scholarships for 2022-2023 Academic Year

Photo of NUNM’s urban campus located in southwest Portland, just a short distance from downtown and the Willamette River, with a clear view of the Portland Aerial Tram connecting the city’s South Waterfront district and the main Oregon Health & Science University campus.
The NUNM Office of Advancement is proud to announce the recipients of 2022-2023 scholarships. Their dedication and service to natural medicine is commendable. “We are so very honored to be able to help support the next generation of natural medicine professionals, and we are grateful for their role in changing the landscape of our healthcare …

45 new ND students begin naturopathic journey at White Coat Ceremony

45 new students representing the Class of 2026 Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree program donned their white coats for the first time at an in-person and virtual ceremony held Sept. 8, 2022. on the NUNM campus
Forty-five new students representing the Class of 2026 Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree program donned their professional physician attire for the first time at the in-person and virtual White Coat Ceremony held Sept. 8, 2022 on the NUNM campus. Emceed by Kelly Baltazar, ND, dean of NUNM’s ND degree program, the White Coat Ceremony …

Alumna joins Cleveland Clinic, uses equity lens to focus research on mindfulness and mentorship

The NUNM alumni logo appears to the left of a photo showing the shoulders and head of Doctor Amanda Shallcross, who earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from NUNM in 2005
Amanda Shallcross, ND, MPH (’05) has devoted her career in naturopathic medicine to researching how mindfulness interventions can help improve emotion regulation and reduce depressive symptoms in patients experiencing stress and chronic disease. In her new post at Cleveland Clinic, she’ll research new ways to make integrative interventions more accessible, affordable and culturally adaptable. What …

National University of Natural Medicine, Rose Haven Day Shelter Resume Long-Standing Partnership After Two-Year Hiatus

Rose Haven's new facility is a sanctuary to those who access NUNM’s Community Health Centers program services there. The space was intentionally designed as a healing place.
NUNM to provide primary naturopathic healthcare services at Rose Haven’s NW Portland facility beginning June 27 PORTLAND, OR – National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) and Rose Haven announced today that the University will again provide naturopathic primary care services at the innovative day shelter and community center after NUNM’s services were paused in 2020 …

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Alumni Story

Nicci Lambert, ND, MSOM ('13)

A dual-degree success story: Integrating natural medicine in a hospital setting. Dr. Lambert works in an integrative medicine clinic addressing the side effects of conventional cancer treatment.

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Continuing Education Events

Traditional Roots Herbal Conference

Traditional Roots Herbal Conference will take place Nov. 12-13, 2022
The Traditional Roots Herbal Conference offers opportunities for healthcare providers to deepen their understanding of herbal medicine and advance its clinical practice.Register today!

Pain Management Conference

The Pain Management Conference will take place Dec. 3-4, 2022.
The Pain Management Conference offers opportunities for healthcare providers of all types to deepen their understanding of alternative and natural medicines as they can compliment, replace or transform pain management.Register today!

NUNM Health Centers

Your health, naturally. Integrative medicine at NUNM is collaborative and addresses your unique health concerns. Our teams of naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists and interns offer patients effective treatment options to achieve optimal health and well-being. Your improved health is our goal. Let's do it together.

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When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.
Thich Nhat Hanh