High Demand in California for Naturopathic Doctors

Why is Bastyr University Deciding to Do This Now?

University officials have monitored the potential need for a naturopathic medical school in California for many years, and we recently gained the support of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA). The University and the CNDA have agreed that Bastyr is the academic institution best positioned to fill the demand for a naturopathic medical school in the region.
There's a shortage of primary care doctors in California (and throughout the country) and, since naturopaths are licensed to practice as primary care physicians in California, the University's presence will help meet this need.