Ryan Wexler, a dual ND/MSIMR student at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), is preparing to graduate this June. Wexler's exceptional research achievements and unwavering dedication have earned him a prestigious postdoctoral position at the renowned Cleveland Clinic ...
NUNM is excited to celebrate Naturopathic Medicine Week 2023 with a variety of student-led events around campus. This year’s theme, “Naturopathic Medicine: Rooted in Whole Person Health,” highlights the holistic approach of naturopathic medicine, which aims to treat the root cause of symptoms to promote whole person health. Below is the schedule of 15 planned …
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 …
The community we live in is part of who we are. Even when we don’t interact with our neighbors every day, our actions impact those around us. That’s the philosophy underlying the Community Health Centers program at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon. As an active member in the Coalition of …
Last month, Ryan Wexler, a dual-degree student in the ND and MSIMR programs, attended the International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health in Phoenix, Arizona, to present baseline findings of his study evaluating the usefulness of a mindfulness-based intervention called Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement in treating pain, physical function, depression, and other symptoms among patients with …
Qigong has provided a bridge between Malik Mahmud’s passion for running and his educational journey toward becoming a scholar-practitioner of Classical Chinese Medicine. His dream is to use acupuncture, bodywork, and herbal medicine to help people from very diverse backgrounds, especially those from underprivileged communities. For avid runner Malik Mahmud (he/him), DAcCHM (’22), running is …
Naturopathic Medicine Week 2022 gives us the opportunity to show how naturopathic medicine is safe, affordable, and effective. Through a variety of activities and messages coordinated by our local Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) chapter, we can demonstrate the value of naturopathic medicine to current and future patients, public policy makers, reporters, and community leaders. …
Master of Nutrition student Jenna Moreno dreams of owning her own sustainable small farm someday and growing nutritious food for the community. Until then, she’s getting valuable hands-on experience as an intern with a Portland-area farmers market and by helping educate community members how to cook healthy meals to prevent diabetes and heart disease. “Connecting …
