Career questions tagged alternative-medicine


What advice would you give to an aspiring alternative medicine mental health practitioner that is planning on opening their own practice upon graduation in the next couple of years?
What advice would you give to an aspiring alternative medicine mental health practitioner that is planning on opening their own practice upon graduation in the next couple of years?

How high is the risk of student debt loans when aspiring to practice alternative medicine practices, is there a certain salary I should strive for compared to the amount of student debt I am looking at ?
I am a recent graduate from UNCG majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry and math. I enjoy sewing and being outside. I lose the idea of Traditional Chinese Medicine as it seems to compass both medicinal practices and natural bounties of the Earth.

What programs can I become involved in to pursue my aspirations of becoming a traveling herbalist?
I am a student in Long Beach California and my grandma teaches me bits and pieces but I'd love to become more knowledgeable.

What would you tell a high school/college student who has goals of attending Medical School but isn't sure what to specialize in?
I am a high school student with goals of attending Medical School and eventually specializing in Orthopedics. #doctor #medicine -school -education #sports-medicine #family-medicine #alternative-medicine

Is a nutritional sciences major in college a strong academic program to be considered for admission into naturopathic medical school?
I plan to complete a nutritional sciences major in college to prepare for naturopathic medical school as I understand that clinical nutrition is one of the key therapies used by Naturopathic Doctors. #medicine #healthcare #nutrition #alternative-medicine #nutrition #science #hospital-and-health-care

What is it like on a daily basis to be a practicing Naturopathic Doctor?
I will start college this Fall 2016 to pursue a Nutritional Sciences Major in Dietetics. Then, I will attend a Naturopathic Medical School and eventually achieve the licensing requirements to be a Naturopathic Doctor. Due to personal experiences in the family, I am convinced that nutrition and other natural healing modalities are the most effective way to fight chronic disease and restore health to the human body. #medicine #alternative-medicine