 Education
Naturopathic doctors must complete a bachelor's degree with standard premedical prerequisites before attending naturopathic medical school. Naturopathic medical schools provide a 4 to 5 year residential program. The first two years of training include all of the biomedical sciences, while the latter half of the program focuses on clinical skills. Upon completion of the program, naturopathic doctors must pass board examinations and obtain licensure in order to practice. In addition to natural therapeutics, naturopathic doctors are trained in pharmacology and conventional physical exam. Because of this specialized and comprehensive training, naturopathic doctors are experts in drug-herb and drug-nutrient interactions In the state of New Hampshire naturopathic doctors are licensed as primary care providers. Naturopathic doctors have the right to prescribe medication, order X-rays and blood work, and perform physical exam as other doctors do. Additionally, Dr. Lucius hold s a certificate from the state of New Hampshire to perform acupuncture. |
