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Era of Professionalization, Legitimation and Collaboration
naturopathic medicine matures toward collaboration, transformation, and social closure 1998 - 2018
Whole Systems Healthcare founded and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) umbrella organization by students from NUNM and Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutes (JHMI). Framework laid for inter-professional clinical, educational,
and research initiatives that promote a healthcare system at the service of humanity through the holistic application of systems science. Founding board members include Craig Mehrmann, ND candidate, MSOM candidate, Executive Director; Eric Wan, COO; David Campbell, DSOM, Treasurer; Aleina Han, MSOM, CAO; Benjamin Schuff, Director of Clinical Care; Javier de la Maza, MD, Communications Director; and Rebecca DiBaise, Board Member. XX
GLOBAL HEALTH PARTICIPATION
Stuttgart Integrative Health and Medicine Declaration launches in Germany, urging action from “governments, the WHO, and professional organizations to promote use of the integrative model to manage global health issues,” backed by the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM). Led by Tabatha Parker, ND, (Director of Education), David Riley, MD, (Board of Directors), involves IFM, and Anthroposophical physicians endorsed by Stuttgart Congress.
World Naturopathic Federation publishes Naturopathic Numbers Report led by WNF officers and executive. “This report is the initial analysis of the breadth of practice of naturopathy globally.”
World Naturopathic Federation Naturopathic
Roots Report — Findings from the Naturopathic
Roots Committee Survey, with participation from naturopathic institutions around the world. Tina Hausser, Heilpraktiker, Naturopath - Chair (Spain), Iva Lloyd, ND, (Canada), JoAnn Yánez, ND, MPH, CAE (United States), Phillip Cottingham, ND, (New Zealand), Roger Newman Turner, ND, DO, LAc, (United Kingdom) Alfredo Abascal, Naturopath (Uruguay).
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Brice Thompson (ND candidate, MSiMR candidate, NUNM) becomes president of NMSA.
INM funds Future Doctors of America program at Jefferson Middle School, Alhambra, CA. Program led by Jonci Jensen, ND.
INM launches Patient Gallery with grateful patient testimonials on the INM website. INM’s platform spans state licensing to residencies, branding, identity and marketing to consumer education, enhanced practice delivery models, and organizational development across North American naturopathic medicine.
INM officially enters into affiliate agreement with the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Project and Institute as part of INM profession-wide collaboration mission through NMC.
Laura Culberson-Farr appointed AANP Executive Director.
LICENSURE, EXAMINATIONS, REGULATORY, AND LICENSING BOARDS
Governor Gina Raimondo signs bill for ND licensure in Rhode Island “The Naturopathic Physicians Act,” ensuring accessibility, recognized educational standards and assessed competence (NPLEX Exams) for the practice of naturopathic medicine. Passed unanimously in State Senate and House; SB 327, HB 5474 allows degreed Naturopathic Doctors from CNME accredited and regulated Canadian Colleges to use title “physician,” diagnose and treat disease, and prescribe legend drugs in formulary. RI Association of Naturopathic Physicians leads.
Massachusetts establishes Registration of Naturopathic Doctors (S. 2335) through the efforts of the Massachusetts Society of Naturopathic
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