Message from the Founder

When we first created these Natural Medicine programs in 1989, and received full licensure for the University of Natural Medicine in 1996, it was with a vision and purpose. The dream was to create a University that would be one of the foremost educational institutions for Natural Medicine in the world today. I am honored to say that through the collaborative efforts of our dedicated international network of professors, clinicians/practitioners, and a distinguished Board of Directors, and our friendly and professional administration and staff, we have fulfilled many of our goals. We continue to grow and expand our student base and offerings through new programs and worldwide opportunities for education.

Globally, UNM has now established itself, by:

Being one of the foremost educational institutions for Natural Medicine in the world through distance learning, practical training and clinical externship.
Offering training programs that integrate healing practices and knowledge from all disciplines and cultures.
Providing availability and affordability of education in Natural Medicine for people from all cultures and socio-economics.

The following is a list of some of these opportunities offered through the University of Natural Medicine:

UNM is State Licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department as a Private Postsecondary Institution of Higher Learning. The University is also registered in the State of California as a charitable institute and recognized in many countries.
Degree programs including: BS, MS, MA, PhD, DNM/IMD & ND. Incoming credit and resulting advanced placement through academic, clinical and life/work experience may in most cases apply toward our degree and diploma offerings.
The most in-depth and comprehensive programs of integrative and holistic health education available today.
Over 30 diploma programs (Nutrition, Herbology, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Iridology, and many more), that may be taken independently or as part of a degree program. This provides students with the opportunity to become competent and credentialed in a particular modality or field and implement this knowledge into a healthcare practice immediately while working toward an advanced degree, if they choose.
A distinguished faculty of educators and practitioners providing more than 50 professors nationally and many more in our global affiliate institutions and centers.
Programs can be entirely independent study by design or may include seminars, practical training, clinical externships, mentorship and/or research in the field. The seminars, practical and clinical trainings are available through our network of campuses, affiliate clinics and centers worldwide.
In designing custom degree curriculums with the individual, we clearly understand how important a first-rate academic foundation is to our students to help them attain their academic and professional goals, vocation, and life plan.
An international network of institutions and clinics that offer natural medicine programs in 10 languages. We now have established affiliate schools and training facilities in Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Israel, Lebanon, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, England, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan and the Ukraine.
Educational programs and adventures to exotic areas such as the Sacred Valley and Macchu Picchu in Peru; the Amazonian jungles of Brazil and Ecuador; Malaysia; Thailand; Turkey; Russia, China, Japan, Costa Rica, and the Yucatan.

It is with great pride that I invite you to become a student and experience first-hand the academic benefits offered by a University that is fully committed to the freedom of choice in healthcare through holistic health education, research and clinical applications. Our intention is to create competent and credible practitioners to be of service through education and healthcare by empowering individuals to take charge of their own health and well-being of body, mind and spirit.

Mark Dargan Smith, N.D., Ph.D.
Chairman of the Board, Chancellor and Dean

What people are saying...

I graduated from the University of Natural Medicine in the year 2000 with a Doctor of Naturopathy. Since that time I have had a multi-disciplinary clinic here in Madison, Wisconsin since 2000 and work very closely with many of the local allopathic and alternative physicians, hospitals and universities. I also teach across the country to health care professionals and have had courses approved for CEUs and CMEs for nurses, medical doctors and chiropractors. The curriculum at the UNM is very comprehensive and prepares the students quite well for private practice. I would highly recommend the University of Natural Medicine to anyone wishing to pursue the highest standards for natural medicine education.
Chad Oler, N.D.

The content covered in the DNM program at the University of Natural Medicine is extensive and pertinent to the situations encountered by a natural health professional. The school administrator Amanda Coker was very helpful and always responded quickly when issues arose. This is definitely a university for a self-motivated, driven student. My experience at the University of Natural Medicine was a very positive one, so much so that I am now an instructor!
Chris Irene, DNM

I just wanted to take a moment and thank-you for the opportunity to attend your school and present my dissertation to you. My experience at UNM was 100% positive on all aspects. It was an absolute honor to be able to get feedback from such knowledgeable and respectable Doctors.
Dr. Cobi Slater
UNM Student

I recently received my BS diploma and I was astonished. The diploma was nothing that I could ever have imagined it is simply beautiful. The diploma made me feel that I was truly a part of a grand organization with the specific goal of helping people.
Isis-Kali Williams
UNM Student

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