Essay
Applicants must submit an essay that addresses the below specific areas:
- Why do you want to become a naturopathic doctor?
- What is the role of naturopathic medicine/naturopathic doctors in the health-care system?
- How do you see the naturopathic profession evolving?
- Discuss any life experiences (including your experience with naturopathic medicine) that have helped to prepare you for the rigorous academic demands and individual challenges associated with this program of study
The essay should include your name, a title, be double-spaced, no more than four (4) pages and provided in PDF format.
Please submit directly to CCNM - Boucher Campus Admissions:Mail: Admissions Department, CCNM - Boucher Campus, 435
Columbia St, Suite 230, New Westminster, B.C., Canada V3L 5N8
Email: info@ccnm.edu
References
Designate three referees to complete the Candidate Evaluation Form. The referee is also required to submit a signed and dated reference letter to evaluate the candidate in the following areas:
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy
- Integrity
- Interpersonal Relations
- Knowledge of Profession
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Reaction to Criticism
- Self-Awareness
- Stress Management
- Team Skills
- Time Management
Candidate Evaluation Forms in which fewer than eight (8) areas have been evaluated will not be accepted.
References must be submitted directly from the referee to CCNM - Boucher Campus Admissions either by mail or email.
References should be chosen from the following categories:
- One academic reference
- One reference from a regulated health-care professional
- One reference from either of the above categories or a past employer/volunteer supervisor
If you cannot provide a suitable reference from any of the above categories, you may substitute that category with an additional reference from one of the other categories.
It is strongly recommended that you choose someone who has known you for two years or more, although consideration will be given to references who have known you for a minimum of one year.
Resume
Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae/resume including the following information:
- Awards and recognition
- Club and association memberships
- Continuing education completed
- Health and environmental awareness
- Relevant workshops and seminars attended
- Research involvement
- Sports and hobbies
- Sustainable living examples
- Travel experience
- Volunteerism (please list the three (3) most relevant volunteer experiences)
- Work experience
Please submit directly to CCNM - Boucher Campus Admissions:Mail: Admissions Department, CCNM - Boucher Campus, 435
Columbia St, Suite 230, New Westminster, B.C., Canada V3L 5N8
Email: info@ccnm.edu
Candidate Selection
The Admissions Committee reviews each application in full detail.
Admissions decisions are based on a composite of information, including the interview (conducted onsite), essay, letters of reference, academic standing in the programs in which you have studied, educational preparation, relevant professional activities, grades and experience with naturopathic medicine. All interviewed candidates will be informed of the decision by phone or email, typically within two weeks of the interview.
If you are offered a seat and wish to reserve it, you must return an enrollment contract signed by the date specified on your offer of acceptance letter, combined with payment of the registration fee and confirmation of tuition enrollment deposit (10 per cent of tuition fee).
Outstanding documentation required prior to enrollment will be noted on the back of your offer of acceptance letter. Your responsibility is to complete all outstanding prerequisites and meet all admissions requirements by the stated deadline(s). All students must also submit a criminal record check after registration in school and before enrollment into the program.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, some candidates will receive an official letter indicating that they are on the waitlist. At each round of intakes, there may be some accepted candidates who cannot enroll in the program. When that occurs, a seat becomes available for a candidate on the waitlist. Otherwise, candidates may defer to the next intake.
Budget Worksheet
All applicants offered an interview must fill out the Budget Worksheet.
Criminal Records Background Check
All applicants offered a seat must adhere to the Criminal Records Check policy.
Immunization and Communicable Diseases Policy
All applicants offered a seat must adhere to the Immunization and Communicable Diseases policy.
Clinic Entry Requirements
Students must also submit a valid and current Standard First Aid CPR-HCP certificate before entry into the program’s clinical component.