'Naturopaths' who are graduates of non-doctorate programs are far from properly trained and can be dangerous.
Naturopathic physicians are fully trained medical professionals that study the same coursework as medical doctors. Accredited schools are 4 yr doctoral programs. The accredited naturopathic schools are few. The schools that are accredited are:
- Bastyr University.
- National College of Naturopathic Medicine.
- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
- University of Bridgeport's Connecticut College of Naturopathic Medicine.
- Boucher Institute in Canada.
- Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.


