Naturopathic Medicine

Q: Can I make a presentation at a Board Meeting?

A: If you want to request time to present at a board meeting, you can e-mail the Executive Officer with a request to be on the agenda.
All documents must be submitted 6 weeks prior to the date of the board meeting. The board chair will then consider your request and the board chair’s decision will be final.
The deadline does not apply to comments or requests related to rule-making; such deadlines are set forth in the Administrative Procedures Act and reiterated in the Board’s notices published in the Administrative Bulletin.
If you are an applicant or licensee involved in disciplinary matters, please work with the relevant program manager.

Q: What is a naturopathic medical doctor?

A: Naturopathic medical doctors (NMDs) are educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical colleges. They diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illness to restore and establish optimal health by supporting the patient’s inherent self-healing process. NMDs work to identify underlying causes of illness and develop personalized treatment plans to address them.

Q: When were naturopathic medical doctors able to be licensed in Idaho?

A: July 1, 2020, NMDs were able to complete online applications for licensing by the Idaho Board of Medicine.

Q: What is the difference between a traditional naturopathic doctor (ND) and a licensed naturopathic physician/naturopathic medical doctor (NMD)?

A: There is a title distinction between licensed naturopathic doctors with other naturopathic providers. Not all states use the same titles. Twenty-three states have licensing or registration laws for naturopathic medical doctors with laws differing from state to state. In neighboring states, it is more common to see the ND and naturopath designations.

Q: How do I check the status of my application?

A: Visit Online Services to check the status of application.

Q: How do I request an official license verification?

Step 1: Log into DOPL Online Services.

Step 2: Select the More… tab.

Step 3: Find the Name and Addresses panel.

Step 4:  Select the appropriate change link.

Step 5: Enter changes needed and any supporting documentation required and submit the request.

INDIVIDUAL NAME CHANGES

The individual name that appears on your license/registration must be your legal name. If it is not, you need to update your record by completing the Online Services Change Name request and submitting it with the proper documentation (A certified copy of a marriage license, divorce decree, or court document noting name change) to the Division.

Once the Change Name request is approved, a new license certificate will be issued.

ADDRESS CHANGES

Every record at the Division contains two addresses. To change your personal mailing address select Manage Address. This is the address used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. This address is not a public record.

Step 1:  Select “Yes” to the question if you need to update your mailing address.

Step 2: Make the necessary changes and select “Next and then “Submit”.

PHONE NUMBER & E-MAIL ADDRESS

Complete the Online Services Manage Contact Information to update phone and e-mail addresses.

PLEASE NOTE: Physicians and physician assistants may obtain primary source license verifications online through VeriDoc.