I am a graduate of Bastyr University and successfully established a naturopathic medical practice in Texas and New York. While my life brought me back to medical nonprofit work, I must say that in every way my education at Bastyr was worth the time and energy spent. Each and every role I have assumed since graduating with my doctoral degree has provided me with greater and greater ways to help my community and to grow professionally. While BU does have challenges -- it is an institution that is committed to making a difference in the lives of people worldwide. It is NOT just about medicine...this school is crafting amazing counselors, nutritionists, dietitians, acupuncturists, herbal medicine experts and so much more.
As an accredited non-profit private school, this university is a great research school for those wanting to go into the alternative medicine field, which includes Naturopathic medicine. This is not a school for those looking to only be conventional doctors or nurses in classic hospitals but instead for those searching for alternative doctoral professions.