SUCCESS AFTER GRADUATION

For many graduating students, graduation marks the end of an era consisting of classes, hours of studying, examinations, clinical rotations, and part-time jobs. The prospect of beginning life as a physician after medical school is very exciting.  A question that is most commonly asked is, “What do alumni do after graduation?”  This page is provided to help answer some questions about career opportunities.

What Are SCNM Alumni Doing?

Type of employment after graduation:

• 90% of alumni work in a clinical practice setting
• 19% writer or lecturer
• 13% contractor or consultant
• 8% researcher

*alumni could respond to more than one category

Income

An established N.D. in a large, busy practice makes an average estimated net income of $80,000 to $90,000 per year – and may make upwards of $200,000.

A beginning N.D. would generally earn less than these averages for the first years of practice. Early residency positions reflect incomes from $20,000 to $30,000 per year.

Practice Information

Of those in clinical practice,
46% are in a solo practice
54% are in a group practice with other physicians/health care providers

Conditions Commonly Treated in Their Practice

Allergies
Fatigue
Menstrual/hormonal issues
Depression/insomnia
Diabetes
Cholesterol
Cancer
Earaches
Headache/migraine

Alumni Satisfaction

80% of alumni are “very satisfied” or “somewhat satisfied” with their current career as a naturopathic physician
75% indicated they were very pleased with their education at SCNM
Source: 2006 SCNM alumni survey, AANMC 2005 practitioner survey.

Resources at SCNM

To help new graduates, SCNM offers several resources and services free to alumni.  These services help graduates make a successful transition to the ‘real world.’   Two of the most valuable resources include the SCNM Career Center and the Alumni Network.