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Era of Professionalization, Legitimation and Collaboration
naturopathic medicine matures toward collaboration, transformation, and social closure 1998 - 2018
MAINSTREAM EMERGENCE, COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATION
ACCAHC passes resolution to incorporate as a 501(c)(3), John Weeks then becomes Executive Director, Liza Goldblatt, PhD, Chair. XX
“Naturopathic conflict resolution expert Dr. Rick Kirschner’” makes national news when Ashland City Council hires him to conduct training and coaching sessions designed to increase their leadership effectiveness. Word of this project in the national news includes a mention of naturopathic medicine on Keith Olbermann’s Countdown, in which Mr. Olbermann names Dr. Kirschner the “Second Best Person In The World.” Recognized as one of earliest mentions of the profession in the national media in the modern era. XX
SCNM begins association with World Addiction and Health Institute (WAHI). XX
GLOBAL HEALTH PARTICIPATION
CAND and CCNM participate in WHO consultations on guidelines for the selection of substances for quality control and safety of homeopathic and herbal medicines and global strategy and plan of action on public health, innovation, and intellectual property.
Naturopaths International, founded by SCNM student Brandie Gowey, ND candidate, provides free medical care and education in naturopathic medicine for patients in shelters, domestically and internationally.
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
AANP: Lise Alschuler, ND, President (to 2009); Steven Bailey, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates. Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO, receives the inaugural AANP William A. Mitchell Vis Award.
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Kelly Simms (ND candidate) becomes president of NMSA.
CAND adopts five Position Papers: Naturopathic Guide: Botanical Medicine and Drug Interactions; Bisphenol A - Patient Handout; Naturopathic Guide: Chemicals and Synthetics to Avoid in Personal Care Products; Patient Guide: Listeriosis; and Naturopathic Update: Listeriosis-based on new Public Health Information.
Jason Boxtart, ND, becomes Chair of CAND until 2012.
LICENSURE, EXAMINATIONS, REGULATORY, AND LICENSING BOARDS
Minnesota passes state licensure law, HB 1724, led by Maryann and Dan Campo (lobbyists) and Leslie Vilensky, ND, President, Minnesota Association of Naturopathic Physicians (MNANP).
Nova Scotia receives title protection under Naturopathic Doctors Act (Bill 177).
Patricia Rennie ND, Chair, BDDT-N until 2015.
ACCREDITATION
BINM is accredited by CNME.
CNME recognition is renewed by the US Department of Education.
NUHS receives candidacy status from CNME.
ACADEMIC: INSTITUTIONS AND COUNCILS
Dr. Gerald Farnsworth, DC, ND, visits NUHS in Lombard, IL; mentors early ND program students. This closes a historical loop as Dr. Farnsworth was the last graduate of the antecedent National College of Drugless Physicians which ceased granting ND degrees in 1952. XXX
Universidad del Turado applies to the Puerto Rico Higher Education Council to offer a naturopathic medical degree. Led by Efrain Rodriguez, ND.
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