Naturopathic Post Graduate Association

The NPGA is an organization of naturopathic doctors committed to improving healthcare by establishing and maintaining of exemplary naturopathic post-graduate education. Their initiatives include establishing a residency/resident matching program, to expand and diversify residency funding sources, create a unified application process, and increase availability and diversity of residency options. 

 

Vision:

Universal naturopathic post-graduate medical education.

Mission:

We improve healthcare by establishing and maintaining exemplary naturopathic post-graduate medical education.

Values:

  1. Access
  2. Ethical
  3. Excellence
  4. Accountability
  5. Collaborative

In Cooperation With:

The Naturopathic Post-Graduate Association (NPGA) shall function with the support of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), and the American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) and other Specialty Boards of Naturopathic Medical Examiners.

Functions:

  1. Establish residency/resident matching program
  2. Expand and diversify residency funding sources
  3. Increase availability and diversity of residency of options
  4. Formalize residency approval process through the CNME or its Federally recognized successor
  5. Create a unified application process
  6. Generate greater interest in residency on part of applicants
  7. Become a resource for legislative bodies
  8. Support Board certification in the naturopathic profession

For more information on the NPGA, please visit their website: http://np-ga.org