Ph.D. in Natural Medicine Concentration in Integrated Medicine

The concentration in Integrated Medicine is a specialized program developed for the student seeking an advanced comprehensive education based on the philosophy of natural and integrated medicine. Graduates in the Doctor of Philosophy program will demonstrate content knowledge, pedagogical, and professional knowledge necessary for their field's successful performance. Students gain a scientific foundation for understanding the vast world of natural and integrated medicine. They learn to evaluate new studies and research and determine scientific validity, applicability, and protocols. They have the skills to translate this knowledge into meaningful, accessible information in diverse fields. Students develop advanced skills in creating innovative health and wellness protocols. It combines a natural and integrative medicine curriculum with research in the field. A student will be required to write and defend their dissertation before our dissertation committee.

This program is designed for professionals seeking career advancement or continuing education and for individuals looking to further their understanding of integrated medicine to have a positive impact on individuals' health.

The University of Natural Medicine is devoted to higher education in integrative and natural medicine, with educator designed degree, doctorate, and diploma programs with distinguished educators and practitioners. Our uniquely designed course programs emphasize clinical and practical experience with practicing doctors and clinicians and embraces the mentorship experience that traditional medicine has been founded upon for thousands of years. We also offer engaging educational experiences with instructors that have a clinical and practical background.