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Curriculum for Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 2007-2008

Four-Year Track: Year I
QuarterCat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTot.
FallBC5104Biochemistry 144044
 BC5107Human Physiology 1 Lec/Lab5.54377
 BC5110Histology*54266
 BC5122Gross Human Anatomy 14.54155
 BC5122LGross Human Anatomy 1 Lab10222
 NM5113Naturopathic Medicine in Historical Context21233
 NM5804Clinic Entry 110222
  
Quarterly Total:  
231712319
       
WinterBC5105Biochemistry 244044
 BC5108Human Physiology 2 Lec/Lab5.54377
 BC5112Embryology33033
 BC5123Gross Human Anatomy 24.54155
 BC5123LGross Human Anatomy 2 Lab10222
 BC5142Fundamentals of Research Design*22022
 NM5114Fundamentals of Naturopathic Clinical Theory21233
 OM5120Fundamental Principles of TCM*33033
 PM5301Hydrotherapy/ Physiotherapy Lecture22022
 PM5305Hydrotherapy/Physiotherapy Lab*10222
  
Quarterly Total:  
282310363
       
SpringBC5106Biochemistry 344044
 BC5109Human Physiology 333033
 BC5124Gross Human Anatomy 34.54155
 BC5124LGross Human Anatomy 3 Lab10222
 BC5129Neuroscience5.54377
 BO5301Botanical Medicine 1 Lec/Lab21.51**26.5
 NM5115Naturopathic Medicine in Global Context21233
 PM5310Myofascial Analysis1.50333
  
Quarterly Total:  
23.517.512323.5
*BC5110, BC5142, OM5120: Usually also offered in summer
**Two hours every other week times five weeks
 
Four-Year Track: Year II
QuarterCat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTot.
FallBC6200Human Pathology 144044
 BC6204Immunology*44044
 BO6301Botanical Medicine 222022
 HO6300Homeopathy 122022
 NM6210Clinical Lab Diagnosis 13.52355
 NM6221Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 1 Lecture22022
 NM6221LPhysical/Clinical Diagnosis 1 Lab21233
 PS6305Naturopathic Counseling 133033
 TR6310Foods, Dietary Systems & Assessment32244
  
Quarterly Total:  
25.5227319
       
WinterBC6201Human Pathology 244044
 BC6209Infectious Diseases**55055
 BO6302Botanical Medicine 3 Lec22022
 HO6301Homeopathy 233033
 NM6211Clinical Lab Diagnosis 23.52355
 NM6222Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 2 Lecture22022
 NM6222LPhysical/Clinical Diagnosis 2 Lab21233
 PS6306Naturopathic Counseling 233033
 TR6311Macro & Micronutrients33033
  
Quarterly Total:  
27.5255330
       
SpringBC6202Human Pathology 344044
 BO6303Botanical Medicine Dispensary Lab*10222
 BC6305Pharmacology **55055
 HO6302Homeopathy 333033
 NM6212Clinical Lab Diagnosis 33.52355
 NM6223Physical/Clinical Diagnosis 3 Lecture22022
 NM6223LPhysical/Clinical Diagnosis 3 Lab21233
 NM6804Clinic Entry 211011
 NM8801Preceptorship 110444
 PM6300Naturopathic Manipulation 122022
  
Quarterly Total:  
24.52011341
*BC6204 and BO6303: Usually also offered in summer
** BC6209 and BC6305: Offered in winter and spring quarter
Eligible to take NPLEX basic science exams after the successful completion of the second year.
 
Four-Year Track: Year III
QuarterCat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTot.
SummerNM7325Naturopathic Case Analysis & Mgmt 11.50333
 NM7341Cardiology33033
 NM7416Minor Office Procedures*33033
 NM7417Medical Procedures*33033
  
Quarterly Subtotal:  
10.593132
  1-2 Clinic Shifts**2-404-844-88
       
FallBO7300Botanical Medicine 4 Lec/Lab21.5126.5
 MW7320Normal Maternity33033
 NM 7302Gastroenterology***22022
 NM 7307EENT22022
 NM7313Gynecology33033
 PM7301Naturopathic Manipulation 2****33033
 PM7305Orthopedics22022
 PS7200Psychological Assessment22022
 TR7411Diet & Nutrient Therapy 133033
  
Quarterly Subtotal:  
2221.51246.5
  1-2 Clinic Shifts**2-404-844-88
       
WinterNM7101Environmental Medicine1.51.5016.5
 NM7102Public Health1.51.5016.5
 NM7115Naturopathic Clinical Theory 211011
 NM7304Dermatology22022
 NM7306Oncology22022
 NM7314Pediatrics 122022
 PM7302Naturopathic Manipulation 3*****33033
 PM 7341Sports Medicine/Therapeutic Exercise22022
 PS7203Addictions & Disorders22022
 TR7412Diet & Nutrient Therapy 233033
  
Quarterly Subtotal:  
20200220
  1-2 Clinic Shifts**2-404-844-88
       
SpringBO7301Botanical Medicine 5 Lec/Lab21.5126.5
 NM7109Practice Management 122022
 NM7305Clinical Ecology22022
 NM7311Neurology22022
 NM7315Pediatrics 222022
 NM7320Family Medicine22022
 NM7330The Healing Systems11011
 PM7303Naturopathic Manipulation 4******33033
 PS7315Naturopathic Counseling 322022
  
Quarterly Subtotal:  
1817.51202.5
  1-2 Clinic Shifts**2-404-844-88
* NM7341, NM7416 and NM7417: May also be offered in spring
** Students are assigned 6 shifts during their first year (4 quarters) in clinic.
*** NM7302: Offered fall and spring.
**** PM7301: One section usually offered in summer
***** PM7302: One section usually offered in fall
****** PM7303: One section usually offered in winter
 
Four-Year Track: Year IV
QuarterCat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTot.
SummerNM8206Radiographic Interpretation 1 Lecture***33033
 NM8207Radiographic Interpretation 1 Lab***10222
  
Quarterly Subtotal:  
43255
  3-4 Clinic Shifts6-8012-16132-176
       
FallNM8303Geriatrics22022
 NM8308Endocrinology**33033
 NM8312Urology1.51.5016.5
 NM8325Nat. Case Analysis & Mgmt 2: Grand Rounds***10222
 NM8413Adv'd Naturopathic Therapeutics 122022
  
Quarterly Subtotal:  
9.58.52115.5
  3-4 Clinic Shifts6-8012-16132-176
       
WinterNM8101Ethics****11011
 NM8213Diagnostic Imaging*****22022
 NM8309Rheumatology1.51.5016.5
 NM8414Adv’d Naturopathic Therapeutics 222022
 NM8802Preceptorship 210444
  
Quarterly Subtotal:  
7.56.54115.5
  3-4 Clinic Shifts6-8012-16132-176
       
SpringNM8102Jurisprudence11011
 NM8109Practice Management 222022
 NM8212Radiographic Interpretation 2*****33033
 NM8314Pulmonary Medicine1.51.5016.5
 NM8803Preceptorship 310444
 NM8844Interim Patient Care******20444
  
Quarterly Subtotal:  
10.57.58170.5
  3-4 Clinic Shifts6-8012-16132-176
*NM8206 and NM8207: Both offered summer and fall
**NM8308: Offered fall and spring
***NM8325: Offered in fall, winter and spring
****NM8101: Offered fall and winter
*****NM8212 and NM8213: Both offered winter and spring
******NM8844: Students are required to complete a total of 44 interim clinic hours. (Usually students staff the shifts they are assigned to in the quarter just ended.) Students register for and pay for this shift in their last quarter of attendance.
 
 
Summary of Clinic Requirements: Naturopathic Medicine Program
Quarter*Cat. NoCourse TitleCreditsLec.L/CTot.
variableNM7820-29Patient Care 1-1020040440
variableNM8801-3Preceptorship 1-33012132
variableNM8830-36Patient Care 11-1714028308
variableNM8844Interim Patient Care**20444
variablePM7801-2Physical Medicine 1-240888
variablePM8801-2Physical Medicine 3-440888
  
Clinic Total:  
4701001100
*Quarterly shift assignments are based on availability.
 
Elective Requirements: Naturopathic Medicine Program
QuarterCat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/CTot.
variablevariableElective and Special Topics15150165
  
Elective Total:  
15150165

Curriculum and course changes in the 2007-2008 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2007-2008 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.

Total Requirements: Naturopathic Medicine Program
The following requirements apply to all naturopathic medicine program tracks.

 CreditsLec.L/CTotal
Total Core Course Credits and Hours249218623077
Total Elective Credits and Hours15150165
Total Clinic Credits and Hours4701001100
Total Requirements3112331624342
 
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