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Naturopathic physicians press for licensure in Wyoming; lawmakers request stakeholder working group
Summary
Naturopathic doctors, students and supporters urged Wyoming lawmakers to license naturopathic physicians who complete accredited four‑year doctorate programs, arguing that licensed NDs would expand rural primary care, maternal and preventive services.
Cheyenne — Dozens of naturopathic physicians, medical students and advocates urged the Labor, Health & Social Services Committee on June 24 to create a licensure pathway in Wyoming for graduates of accredited 4‑year naturopathic medical programs. "I am here today to ask you to consider sponsoring a bill for naturopathic physician licensing," Dr. Thea Marks, a Wyoming‑born naturopathic physician, told lawmakers, citing rural access gaps, maternal health needs and mental‑health services as areas where licensed naturopathic physicians could expand care. Speakers across the day — including Dr. Sean Palmer, Dr. Carol Iverson, faculty and students from accredited naturopathic medical schools and practicing NDs — described a four‑year doctoral curriculum, clinical internships and nationally administered board exams. Several…
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