Healthcare
Naturopathic Physicians
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.
Median salary
$113,730
Typical range
$65k – $194k
Job outlook
+2% (about average)
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Education
Typical entry: Master's degree
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Junior Naturopathic Physicians
Entry / Junior
$65,210
~2 yrs to advance
Naturopathic Physicians
Established
$113,730
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Naturopathic Physicians
Senior
$153,865
Key skills
A typical day
- •Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.
- •Educate patients about health care management.
- •Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.
- •Conduct physical examinations and physiological function tests for diagnostic purposes.
- •Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines, such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Healthcare
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- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- University of Michigan18% admit · $87,000 grad pay
- Duke University6% admit · $105,000 grad pay
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill19% admit · $73,000 grad pay
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