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Naturopathic Medicine
HISTORY AND PROFESSIONAL FORMATION TIMELINE
A Living Chronicle: A Tapestry of People, Events and Institutions
ACCREDITATION
SCNM receives initial candidacy for status with CNME.
ACADEMIC: INSTITUTIONS AND COUNCILS
Bastyr University relocates to 51-acre campus on Lake Washington in Kenmore, WA. CCNM launches its Residency Program. XX
Clyde Jensen, PhD, President of NCNM until 2001. Consolidates college in downtown Lair Hill/ Ross Island district. Known for wise guidance, proficiency and development of academic institutions in transition, bridging professions, diplomacy, political advocacy, a gentle manner and wry sense of humor Dr. Jensen remains a respected leader and ally through decades of the profession’s advancement including AANMC’s maturation and the advancement of NCNM.
David Schleich, PhD, becomes President of CCNM until 2003. CCNM relocates immediately (until 1999) to 2300 Yonge Street, in Eglinton, Ontario, as interim midtown campus and establishes naturopathic clinic with widely expanded patient base. CCNM begins period of rapid expansion, including seven-fold growth in enrollment, establishment of permanent campus in North York, development of Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic and creation of research division within the college. The strong equity position for CCNM established by President Schleich creates secure foundation for CCNM’s future.
First graduating class of SCNM.
University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM) founded in Bridgeport, CT, by James Sensenig, ND, founding Dean until 1997. Admits first class in 1997. Dr. Sensenig known
for his oratory and political skills concerning naturopathic medicine, establishing licensure rapidly in multiple states with Bob Timberlake, advancing the profession on multiple fronts, establishing a “federated leadership model” for
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AANP as its founding president and for his passion and inspiration as a key leader and educator in classical naturopathic theory and practice.
Wellpark College of Natural Therapies (Wellpark College) first registered in Auckland, New Zealand. Phillip Cottingham, ND, President (until current). Dr. Cottingham’s visionary leadership brings New Zealand naturopathic medicine to the global stage, as he becomes part of the international leadership team who establish the World Naturopathic Federation. In New Zealand he remains committed to active, respectful relationship with local indigenous peoples and communities, and to evolving the campus to a retreat and educational center environment.
RESEARCH: INSTITUTES, GRANTS, AND PUBLICATIONS
Alternative Medicine Review Journal. Ed., Alan Miller, ND. Publ., Al Czap.
“Restorative qualities of favorite places.” K. M. Korpela and T. Hartig. Journal of Environmental Psychology. Kalevi Korpela, a Finnish researcher, pioneers environmental psychology as it pertains to natural spaces. Kalevi has explored how the subjective experience of nature influences human affect, behavior, and/or cognition.
Bastyr University Research Institute (BURI) established by Leanna Standish, ND, PhD, LAc, and Carlo Calabrese, ND, MPH.
LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
AANP new website developed, enhances US profession’s outreach and visibility. Pioneered by Rick Brinkman, ND, and evolved by R. Kirschner, ND.
Amy Rothenberg, ND, is appointed to Amherst, MA Board of Health; becomes Board Chair; serves several terms until 2003. Second ND appointed to a public health board in 1996. XX
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration,
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