The naturopathic doctor

Duties and responsibilities:  Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids. 6) Conduct physical examinations and physiological function tests for diagnostic purposes.

Salary: Average Naturopathic Physician Yearly Salary in the United States. Naturopathic Physicians earn a median salary of $74,710 per year. Salaries typically start from$39,440 and go up to $135,950.

Education: Step 1: Obtain a Bachelor's Degree. ...

• Step 2: Obtain a Medical Degree from an Approved School. ...
• Step 3: Complete a Graduate-Level Program in Naturopathic Medicine. ...
• Step 4: Pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) ...
• Step 5: Fulfill State Licensure Requirements. ...
• Step 6: Participate in a Residency Program.

Demand or need for this profession: A licensed naturopathic physician (N,D) attends a four-year, graduate-level naturopathic medical school and is educated in all of the same basic sciences as an MD, but also studies holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness.