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This general course of study focuses on the theories, science, and practice of alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems. Subtopics include: holistic health, naturopathic medicine, homeopathic medicine, ayurvedic medicine, as well as acupuncture and midwifery. This includes instruction in understanding acupuncture, herbal medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy, and other alternative and complementary medicine modalities; mind-body therapies; nutrition; comparison of conventional and alternative medicine; and medical ethics; and may include training in specific alternative and complementary medicine modalities.

Top Schools For Alternative Medicine Programs

Most Selective:
Northwestern Health Sciences University

Least Selective:
American Inst. of Alt. Medicine

Largest:
Western Michigan University

Smallest:
Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine

Most Expensive:
Drexel University

Least Expensive:
University of New Mexico - Taos

Best Academics:
Western Kentucky University

Best Social Life:
Drexel University

Most Diverse:
Metropolitan State College of Denver

Hottest Guys:
Plymouth State University

Hottest Girls:
St. Catherine University

Smartest Guys:
Drexel University

Smartest Girls:
St. Catherine University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
South Baylo University
Anaheim, CA		$7,296 146 171 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (19),
Master's (152), Doctoral (0)
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA		Unknown 189 151 Certificate (12), Bachelor's (0),
Master's (48), Doctoral (91)
National Natural Medicine
Portland, OR		Unknown 0 134 Master's (22), Doctoral (112)
American Chinese Medicine
San Francisco, CA		Unknown 0 113 Certificate (53), Master's (46),
Doctoral (14)
Pacific College - New York
New York, NY		$19,908 45 102 Master's (102)
Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL		$13,720 955 98 Bachelor's (98)
Texas Traditional Chinese Medicine
Austin, TX		Unknown 0 95 Master's (95)
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
Portland, OR		Unknown 0 91 Master's (81), Doctoral (10)
Southwest Naturopathic
Tempe, AZ		Unknown 0 90 Doctoral (90)
Pacific College - San Diego
San Diego, CA		$9,670 50 68 Master's (63), Doctoral (5)
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Alternative Medicine Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 155 7%
Associate 20 1%
Bachelor's 153 7%
Master's 1,731 77%
Doctoral 195 9%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 753 30%
Female 1,763 70%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 465 20%
Black or African American 74 3%
Hispanic or Latino 114 5%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 12 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,479 63%
Other/Unknown 188 8%
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Alternative Medicine Internships

Job Title:Pharmacist
Description:INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING PHARMACISTS Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of Indigenous Americans! At IHS you can make a difference in the lives of Native Americans and Alaska Natives around the...
Company:Indian Health Service
Location:Hays, MT
Posted:5/7/2012
Source:Indian Health Service
Job Title:Sweet Home Alabama - $500,000 - Orthopedic Surgery - 59051
Description:Orthopedic Surgeon Needed For The SouthPractice:Take over established practice = 40-60 Surgical Cases a Month, 375-425 Clinical Visits a MonthNurse Practitioner = Double Volume Seen in Clinic, First Assist in Surgery, Post Op Rounding Made...
Company:Delta Companies
Location:Alabama
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:PhysicianJobBoard.com
Job Title:Emergency Medicine - Physician
Description:Emergency Medicine opening in Eastern, Indiana. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe. As an Emergency Medicine physician within this group you will have access to an abundance of benefits and opportunity both personal...
Company:KPS Physician Staffing
Location:Indiana
Posted:6/1/2011
Source:DocCafe
Job Title:Orthopedics - Physician
Description:Orthopedics opening in Alabama, Alabama. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe. Orthopedic Surgeon Needed For The SouthPractice:Take over established practice = 40-60 Surgical Cases a Month, 375-425 Clinical Visits a...
Company:Delta Companies
Location:Alabama
Posted:3/20/2012
Source:DocCafe
Job Title:Student Intern
Description:Bachelor's degree is preferred The Research Intern will assist in the coordination of activities related to clinical research studies in complementary and alternative medicine fields. This position will also be responsible for the...
Company:Tufts Medical Center
Location:Boston, MA
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:Tufts Medical Center
Job Title:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II / 40 HOURS / DAYS / BWH MEDICINE RESIDENCY OFFICE.
Description:Responsibilities: GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Brigham and Womens Hospital is dedicated to: serving the needs of our local and global community providing the highest quality health care to patients and their families expanding the...
Company:Brigham and Women's Hospital
Location:Boston, MA
Posted:5/7/2012
Source:Brigham and Women's Hospital
Job Title:Intern Signal Processing Acceleration
Description:Auto req ID 9492BR Position Title Intern - Signal Processing Acceleration Job Description Summer internship opportunity for an exceptional candidate who is highly productive and who wants to work on a disruptive new DNA sequencing...
Company:Life Technologies
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:PharmaDiversityJobBoard
Job Title:Medical Officer (Emergency Medicine) GS-602-14/15
Description:Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At HHS you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help make our world...
Company:Usajobs
Location:Lawton, OK
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:USAJOBS
Job Title:Intern
Description:Intern - Shopper Marketing 5769US What we offer Shopper marketing is part of the winning in store team which includes category management and shopper insights, in store merchandising, and shopper marketing and reports into the sales...
Company:Henkel
Location:Scottsdale, AZ
Posted:4/6/2012
Source:InternMatch
Job Title:Internal Medicine
Description:Cogent Healthcare Traveling Hospitalist Program Overview / Job Description: * Full Time Hospitalist working in 2-4 Cogent hospital medicine programs regionally * Paid travel and lodging with furnished housing for longer assignments *...
Company:Cogent Healthcare of Illinois
Location:Illinois
Posted:4/26/2012
Source:PracticeMatch

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