Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC)

Naturopathic medical students are incredible! From student .kwin:

First year of medical school ✅

I am grateful to be a part of such an uplifting community. At least once per day while I’m in a lecture or lab, I have a moment where I look around the room and think to myself, “Wow, what an incredible group of people.” Each person I’ve met this year brings a unique gift to the table and each one inspires me. We encourage one another to do our best AND to do what is best for us.

One of my favorite things I heard this year was from , “Med school is a team sport,” and it really is.

I’m proud of us and excited to see everyone in action in a few more years.



📸 .kwin

This is a gentle reminder to be kind to your body as you enjoy tasty food with loved ones today! 🦃 Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a condition that causes frequent heartburn, chest pain, regurgitation, burping, feeling a lump in the throat, and coughing. While GERD itself is not life threatening, it can lead to more serious health conditions including esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus, strictures, and esophageal cancer.

GERD is triggered by certain foods, so if you identify which foods cause your symptoms to flare up and avoid them or limit their consumption, you will experience less discomfort. Some common foods that trigger flare-ups in people with GERD are:

Citrus fruits
Peppermint
Chocolate
Tomato
Dairy
Carbonated beverages
Caffeine
Spicy foods
Garlic
Alcohol
Fried foods

🍷 When enjoying a bit of these foods, what can you do?

Studies show that sitting upright after eating, focusing on mental wellness and a low-stress lifestyle, along with healthier diet choices and exercise can lead to significant relief from GERD symptoms.

🌿 Working with a naturopathic doctor can help tailor a plan that's right for your needs and lifestyle!

Are you interested in becoming a doctor who:

🌿 Treats the whole person?
🌿 Uses integrative and conventional evidence-based therapies?
🌿 Is an expert in nutrition, herbs, and other natural therapies?
🌿 Develops relationships with their patients and teaches them healthier lifestyles?

If you answered yes to any of these, join today's AANMC Virtual Fair! During this unique, free, virtual event you will have the opportunity to speak with admissions professionals, faculty, and students from accredited naturopathic medical schools across North America.

👉 Join us to hear from NDs who have built successful and rewarding careers: https://aanmc.org/events/naturopathic-medical-college-fair-nov

Join us TODAY, Wednesday November 16th! Find out everything you need to know about becoming a naturopathic doctor at today's Naturopathic Medical College Virtual Fair.

We look forward to seeing you there! Join now at https://aanmc.org/events/naturopathic-medical-college-fair-nov/

Thinking about becoming a naturopathic doctor? 🌿 Get all the info you need at this week's free virtual naturopathic medical college fair on November 16th! Register now: https://aanmc.org/events/naturopathic-medical-college-fair-nov/

This one-day-only event will feature admissions professionals, faculty, and students from accredited naturopathic medical schools across the US and Canada.

If you have a passion for medicine that treats the whole person, then this is one event you do not want to miss.

Congrats to Dr. Brian Trainor for finishing his 2 year naturopathic medicine residency! 🩺 From .trainor:
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.trainor is officially done with his 2 year residency!
BIG thank yous to:
.sandiego for being my home & work family during residency!

for organizing & standardizing naturopathic residencies!

for being my alma mater & for making sure I hit all the CNME requirements!

… and to all my amazing family, friends & patients that supported me along the way! 🙏

Thinking about becoming a naturopathic doctor? Find out everything you need to know at our virtual fair on November 16th! Register here: https://aanmc.org/events/naturopathic-medical-college-fair-nov/

Are you interested in becoming a doctor who:
🌿 Treats the whole person?
🌿 Uses integrative and conventional evidence-based therapies?
🌿 Is an expert in nutrition, herbs, and other natural therapies?
🌿 Develops relationships with their patients and teaches them healthier lifestyles?

If you answered yes to any of these, you should register for the AANMC Virtual Fair! During this informative, free, virtual event you will have the opportunity to speak with admissions professionals, faculty, and students from accredited naturopathic medical schools across North America.

Naturopathic Medical College Virtual Fair
Wednesday, November 16
12 - 4pm ET
Register: https://aanmc.org/events/naturopathic-medical-college-fair-nov/

Experiences of Students with Disabilities Panel
Health Professions Week
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 6pm ET
AANMC Student Representative: Deiascha Bancayanvega

🩺 Join for free via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86373206356

Deiascha Bancayanvega is a fourth-year Naturopathic Medical Student at Bastyr University . She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and Biology and a Master of Science in Global Health. Her goal is to work as a primary care doctor helping people who have disabilities of various types.

From Deiascha:

"I believe that regardless of physical limitations, every person should never have barriers placed in front of them by others who lack awareness, understanding and compassion. Disabilities do not discriminate; people do.

"I am confident in my choice as a legally blind naturopathic medical student that I will in some way change the way people need to begin to accept those with disabilities. My passions run deep for those who are underdogs, as I have been one my whole life and lacked people fighting for me; I want to be that voice for many pioneers who share similarities with me."

Deiascha has worked as an ABA Therapist and ESL teacher in the political arena and security. Research in Autism, ocular albinism, tropical eye diseases and Oculocutaneous albinism. She was awarded the 2020 National Federation of the Blind Scholarship and 2020 Edith R. & Alvin Domroe Foundation Scholarship For Academic Excellence.

Careers in Women's Healthcare Panel
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 8pm ET
AANMC Panelists:

🩺 Katie Stage, ND, RH (AGH)
🩺 Tabitha A. Lowry, ND, MS

👉 Join on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81098016422

🌿 Katie Stage, ND, RH (AGH) is a Naturopathic Physician and Registered Herbalist who practices family medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Her practice focuses on optimizing women’s health, gastrointestinal disorders, and mental health. In addition to her busy practice and role as Associate Professor, Dr. Stage serves as the Director of the Therapeutics Division at the Sonoran University of Health Sciences , College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is also a member of the Ric Scalzo Botanical Research Institute.

🌿 Tabitha A. Lowry, ND, MS has a strong passion for women’s health, functional endocrinology, and community medicine. She completed her undergraduate studies at Howard University . She holds a Master of Science Degree in Biophysics and Physiology, specializing in Complementary and Alternative Medicine from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University San Diego in California.

BIPOC Student Experience Panel
Health Professions Week
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 6pm ET
AANMC Student Representative: Cristal Salcido

🩺 Join for free via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81796616191

Cristal Salcido is a fourth-year, dual-track Naturopathic Medicine and Counseling Psychology student at Bastyr University . Cristal was born and raised in Indio, California. She earned her Associate of Science in Biology from College of the Desert and her Bachelor of Arts in Chicano Studies from UC Riverside.

Cristal has a special interest in the mind- body connection and believes mental health is at the root of many health concerns today; she believes naturopathic medicine and mental healthcare, together, can address these concerns and provide profound healing to individuals of all backgrounds. She currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator and Secretary of BUC’s Botanical Medicine Club, a club dedicated to enriching student life through all things botanical medicine.

Cristal’s ultimate goal is to open an integrative practice back home and serve the underserved, low-income, minority populations of the eastern Coachella Valley. She is also interested in serving individuals on the Autism Spectrum and those with neurodegenerative conditions. For fun, Cristal loves to dance, especially to Latin styles such as Cumbia and Bachata and enjoys going on hikes.

AANMC is proud to represent the naturopathic medical career path at this year’s Health Professions Week ! is an exciting and FREE week-long event for high school and college students interested in learning more about careers in the health professions. Learn more at https://explorehealthcareers.org/hpw/

🩺 Join the panel event on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89244350740

Dermatology Careers Panel
Monday, November 7, 2022 at 8pm ET
AANMC Speaker: DeJarra Sims, ND

Dr. DeJarra K. Sims is a published author and licensed Naturopathic Doctor in the State of California and Arizona. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Prairie View A&M University, in Texas and completed her doctorate at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (now Sonoran University of Health Sciences ). Dr. Sims is currently serving as core faculty at Bastyr University San Diego where she teaches Naturopathic Dermatology and Advanced Business Practices.

As an attending physician in the BUC Clinic, her practice is focused on the treatment of skin diseases, digestive disorders and primary care. She also has special interest in community medicine and the prevention of diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Dr. Sims has extensive training in treating drug addictions and was previously staff physician at River Source Holistic Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Mesa, AZ. She also has had additional training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (TCM), Minor Surgery and Osteopathic Manipulation.

LGBTQ+ Student Experience Panel
Healthcare Professions Week
Monday, November 7, 2022 at 6pm ET
AANMC Student Representative: Stevie Inghram, M.S., C-IAYT

🩺 Join the panel event on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82993481693

Stevie Inghram, M.S., C-IAYT, NMS-3 (They/She) is a Q***r & Trans Femme who has over a decade of experience in the yoga and holistic health world. She is a Certified Yoga Therapist and Future Naturopathic Physician (NMD) training at Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine) in Tempe, Arizona. Their primary work is focused on helping to heal the pain and trauma that is pervasive within the q***r and transgender communities by teaching practical and sustainable tools for vibrant health and well-being.

Additionally, Stevie is a passionate advocate for public health, evidence-based practice, and for teaching healthcare professionals how to provide gender & sexually affirming healthcare to the LGBTQIA+ community. Beyond their medical school studies and advocacy, you can find Stevie's first professionally written article entitled, An Opportunity to Lead: Caring for Gender & Sexually Expansive Communities (LGBTQIA+) published in Yoga Therapy Today, a magazine of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

You can also learn more about her journey in an interview entitled, Representation Matters | Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community in Ayurveda with Kerala Ayurveda Academy in Milpitas, California. Stevie can be found on all social media at both and Q***r Trans Thriving with Futurenmdyogi .

We are excited to announce that naturopathic residency applications are OPEN! 🩺 Don't miss out on a life-changing residency experience. Get started at https://aanmc.org/naturopathic-residencies/.

📧 If you have any questions along the way, let us know at resi[email protected].
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Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) • Bastyr University • Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine • Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine • National University of Health Sciences • National University of Natural Medicine • Sonoran University of Health Sciences • Institute for Natural Medicine • American Association of Naturopathic Physicians