Welcome to the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board!

Mission Statement

The Primary Duty of the Board is to Protect 
the Public through Regulation of the Practice
of Naturopathic Medicine.

Online Options

Change of Name/ Address  
(Go to Forms and complete the fillable form)
or ONLINE OPTIONS

Online Renewal is NOT available for the following certificates:

  • Preceptorship to Conduct: Expires July 1 of each year
  • Preceptorship to Engage: Expires July 1 of each Year
  • Medical Assistant: Expires July 1 of each year.
  • Clinical Training: Expires on the date on your certificate.
     

Click on Online Options to Renew,  to Print a License
 

Online Options
Instructions for Renewal 2017

 

Continuing Education

Physicians are required to have 30 hours of continuing medical education each year, from programs approved by one or more of the following organizations.
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians or any of its constituent organizations, the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Assoiciation, or any naturopathic licensing authority in the United States or Canada.  Please reference R4-18-205.

For approved schools,  refer to Resources on the homepage

 
Continuing Education Requirements
 
CME Tracking and Compliance Check Sheet

Complaints

Anyone, including the Board, may file a complaint against a Licensed Naturopathic Physician. The Board on its own motion may investigate any evidence that appears to show that a doctor of naturopathic medicine is or may be medically incompetent, is or may be guilty of unprofessional conduct or is or may be mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of naturopathic medicine.

View the documents below for details on the complaint process and the complaint form.

Complaint Process
 
Complaint Form

Online Options

Change of Name/ Address  
(Go to Forms and complete the fillable form)
or ONLINE OPTIONS

Online Renewal is NOT available for the following certificates:

  • Preceptorship to Conduct: Expires July 1 of each year
  • Preceptorship to Engage: Expires July 1 of each Year
  • Medical Assistant: Expires July 1 of each year.
  • Clinical Training: Expires on the date on your certificate.
     

Click on Online Options to Renew,  to Print a License
 

Online Options
Instructions for Renewal 2017

 

Complaints

Anyone, including the Board, may file a complaint against a Licensed Naturopathic Physician. The Board on its own motion may investigate any evidence that appears to show that a doctor of naturopathic medicine is or may be medically incompetent, is or may be guilty of unprofessional conduct or is or may be mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of naturopathic medicine.

View the documents below for details on the complaint process and the complaint form.

Complaint Process
 
Complaint Form

Continuing Education

Physicians are required to have 30 hours of continuing medical education each year, from programs approved by one or more of the following organizations.
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians or any of its constituent organizations, the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Assoiciation, or any naturopathic licensing authority in the United States or Canada.  Please reference R4-18-205.

For approved schools,  refer to Resources on the homepage

 
Continuing Education Requirements
 
CME Tracking and Compliance Check Sheet

Medical Marijuana

Visit the Arizona Department of Health Services website for additional information regarding Physicians and Medical Marijuana.

Read the AZ Supreme Court/State vs Gear appeal.

Resources

Forms

FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF FORMS, LICENSE APPLICATIONS & RENEWALS.

RENEWALS:

  • Reminders are sent to our licensees and certificate holders as a courtesy.
  • It is the responsibility of the licensee or certificate holder to renew in a timely manner.
  • To avoid an expired license, or expired certificates, &  late fees renew on time

 

Meetings

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Notices

NEWS
 Notice to Applicant: Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI If you have a criminal history record, the officials making a determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide...
Alert: Public Safety Issue
Physicians: It has recently come to the attention of the Board, there is an individual who has falsified a State of Arizona Naturopathic Medical License. We recommend if you are in a hiring position, that you verify credentials with the appropriate...
Notice: Physicians who certify patients for Medical Marijuana
  Physicians who certify patients for medical marijuana  The Supreme Court of the State of Arizona recently issued an opinion No. CR-14-0408-PR Filed May 6, 2016. (See the medical marijuana tab for full text)  The Court found, the language in the...

Latest News...

Infectious Disease Physician Manual
Department of Health Services has provided documenation in regards to an oversight of the infectious diseases most common in the State of Arizona, such as Coccidioidomycosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia, and more. Please view the...
A Message from the Executive Director
As the Federal Government moves closer to reclassifying Hydrocodone combination product, (Lorcet, Lortab, Vicodin, Vicoprofen, Tussionex, Norco ), from a schedule III controlled substance, to a schedule II controlled substance, efforts are being...
Telemedicine (SB 1050)
SB 1050, An Act Amending Section 36-3601, Arizona Revised Statutes, Relating to Telemedicine, was signed by Governor Brewer on April 17, 2014.  The Amended Statute includes naturopathic physicians as named providers in Arizona Telemedicine (TM)...
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