With its newly acquired status, the naturopathic medical education program at CCNM is now part of an elite group of only four accredited programs in North America. Founded in 1978, CNME is an autonomous, non-profit corporation. It was first accredited by the U.S. Secretary of Education in 1987. CNME consists of a representative from each accredited and candidate program, plus five naturopathic physicians and two public representatives. The college is home to the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, open to the public, where student interns train under the direction of registered naturopathic doctors.
Interns use safe, non-invasive techniques to improve health and prevent illness.