Offsite ND Rotation

Whole Health Naturopathic Medical Center is pleased to offer an Offsite ND Rotation Program. This naturopathic medical center, located in Manchester, is staffed with four naturopathic doctors utilizing several modalities. We are very excited to work with and support students during their clinical training. Although we accept applications from students at any level of clinical training, we believe that students will gain the most from this rotation if they have already completed their first year of clinic. Students must complete an application to be considered for this shift.

Qualification and Application Process
Qualifications: Any 3rd or 4th year student currently enrolled at a 4-year accredited naturopathic medical school.

Application Process: Prospective students who wish to apply for this offsite rotation are required to submit the following to WHNMC:

1. Application Form
2. Personal Essay (see application form)
3. One letter of recommendation (may be academic or occupational)
4. CV or Resume

Shift Details:

What Naturopathic modalities will you be exposed to while on shift?
The doctors of Whole Health aim to use nature cure and stick to the Naturopathic Principles when working with patients and designing treatment plans. We use various Naturopathic modalities such as homeopathy, constitutional hydrotherapy, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, physical medicine, acupuncture, lab evaluation and alternative lab testing. During this rotation students will have the opportunity to work on physical exam skills and time will be provided for students to experience the business aspect of running a medical office. You will not receive any exposure to minor surgery as this exceeds the NH scope of practice.

How many patient contacts can you expect?
Students will see between 25-50 patients a week, depending on the week. About 25% of these are new patients and the other 75% are follow-up visits. There will also be opportunities to help with constitutional hydrotherapy, help with our medicinary and prepare homeopathic and botanical medicines. We treat people with both acute and chronic disease. We see a significant pediatric and geriatric population and all ages between.

What are your responsibilities while on shift?
Your responsibilities while on rotation and under direct supervision will be to read the charts prior to the patients' visits, take vitals and medical histories, and assist in physical exam. You will be asked to participate in assessment discussions, lab test evaluations and formulation of treatment plans.

What you will do to prepare for shift:
Prior to the week you are scheduled to rotate at the clinic, you will be given the known diagnosis / diagnoses of the patients you will be seeing while on rotation. We ask that you read up on these so that you are familiar with the common symptoms, the pertinent laboratory results and applicable treatment plans coinciding with the diagnosis / diagnoses.

How many hours will you receive?
The shift is structured to provide 40 hours; however, we can accommodate requests for less than 40 hours.

Did you know we have a scholarship program?
Students can apply for a scholarship in the form of housing, and local transportation. Students will be set up with a host family who will provide a safe place to sleep and transportation to and from the medical center. A limited number of cash scholarships may be available to cover a portion of airfare for students in need of financial assistance.

Remember, we were students too! This rotation is meant to be fun, provide you with a rich and rewarding experience and give you an opportunity to be part of a wonderful and diverse community of NDs who believe in and practice Nature Cure.