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\nAccrediting naturopathic doctoral programs in
\nthe U.S. and Canada<\/p>\n
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Regarding Reaccreditation for the ND program Offered by<\/p>\n
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At its meeting scheduled for May 7-8, 2026, the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)\u2014a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency for doctor of naturopathy (ND) programs\u2014will hold a hearing and decide whether to reaccredit the ND program offered by Sonoran University of Health Sciences at its campus in Tempe, Arizona, and whether to reaccredit the ND program offered by Bastyr University at its campuses in Kenmore, Washington and San Diego, California.<\/p>\n
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Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
PO Box 178
Great Barrington, MA 01230<\/p>\n