Travis Elliot, ND ('03), wasn’t sure he wanted to be a doctor but then he discovered that one of the principles of naturopathic medicine is to see the doctor as a teacher.
From the earliest days of the NCNM clinics, invaluable real-world experience for naturopathic and Chinese medicine students has gone hand-in-hand with helping the vulnerable and poor get better through free or low-cost care.
NCNM’s first permanent clinic outside the Portland city limits is no longer considered a community clinic. It’s now referred to as a satellite of the main NCNM Clinic—and is clearly a template for future growth.
Back in the mid-90s, alumnus Dr. Chris Meletis wondered how NCNM could broaden help for people without adequate health care. NCNM’s Community Clinics were born.