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Era of Professionalization, Legitimation and Collaboration
naturopathic medicine matures toward collaboration, transformation, and social closure 1998 - 2018
par with other physicians, as well as mandating Medicaid coverage for ND services. Led by Lorilee Schoenbeck, ND.
ACADEMIC: INSTITUTIONS AND COUNCILS
AANMC publishes its first programmatic, profession-wide, unified ND competency document for naturopathic college educators, established by Council of Chief Academic and Clinical Officers (CCACO); Nick DeGroot, ND (CCNM), CCACO Chair.
David Schleich, PhD, becomes president of
NCNM, until 2019. Visionary, passionate leader
in professional formation, medical history, higher education, expansion of naturopathic schools,
and recognizing value of naturopathic principles. Articulate champion of naturopathic medicine,
Dr. Schleich is also known for effective, inspiring, robust advocacy, body of scholarship on behalf of the profession. Orchestrates major expansion of NUNM campus infrastructure, including expanded campus ownership, twelve new academic programs, five institutes, and robust CE curriculum, while overseeing transition to university,
renaming to National University of Natural Medicine. Oversees inclusion of NUNM in AIHM interprofessional Integrative Medicine Fellowships as training site through NUNM’s membership in the Oregon Collaborative for Integrative Medicine (OCIM). XX
Michelle Simon, ND, PhD, appointed to Washington State Health Technology Clinical Committee, part of the Health Technology Assessment Program; examines evidentiary basis for efficacy, safety, and cost effectiveness of health care and medical technologies. Committee conclusions guide State Medicaid Coverage. First ND appointed. Term until 2016.
NUHS launches first clinical training operations with Kelly Baltazar, ND, founding Chief Clinician. XX
Patricia Wolfe, ND, becomes president of BINM until 2010. Guides school wisely from inception
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in 1999 to accreditation in 2007. Known for her integrity, standards and passion for naturopathic principles and philosophy.
William Keppler, PhD, becomes President Emeritus of NCNM.
RESEARCH: INSTITUTES, GRANTS, AND PUBLICATIONS
“A Pilot and Feasibility Study on the Effects of Naturopathic Botanical and Dietary Interventions on Sex Steroid Hormone Metabolism in Premenopausal Women.” H. Greenlee, C. Atkinson, F. Stanczyk, and J. Lampe. Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. Naturopathic medicine systems research, Bastyr Greenlee team.
“Frequency and Characteristics of Pediatric and Adolescent Visits in Naturopathic Medical Practice.” W. Weber, J. A. Taylor, R. L. McCarty, and A. Johnson-Grass. Pediatrics. Describes characteristics of naturopathic practice. Weber becomes NCIMH Acting Deputy Director.
Helfgott Institute at NCNM receives its first R25 NCCAM research grant.
“Naturopathic Care for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Trial.” O. Szczurko, K. Cooley, J.W. Busse, D. Seely, B. Bernhardt, G.H. Guyatt, Q. Zhou, and E.J. Mills. PLoS One. Landmark whole system, whole practice RCT series; CCNM team.
“Survival in HIV-1 Positive Adults Practicing Psychological or Spiritual Activities For One Year.” A.L. Fitzpatrick, L.J. Standish, J. Berger, J.G. Kim, C. Calabrese, and N. Polissar. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. HIV Bastyr series, inaugural research grant, led by Standish; addressed body- mind-spirit continuum.
LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
Australian government-subsidized loans extended to private providers of naturopathic education in the higher education sector.
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