CCNM is a naturopathic medical education provider founded in 1978 in Toronto, with campuses in Toronto and Metro Vancouver.
CCNM is a naturopathic medical education institution established in 1978 in Toronto. It operates two campuses, one in Toronto and one in Metro Vancouver. The vision is to make naturopathic medicine an integral part of health care through pre-eminent education, research and clinical services. CCNM is a member of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges.
CCNM's first home was a former art gallery and Pentecostal Tabernacle in Kitchener, Ontario. In 1986, it relocated to a former primary school in Toronto. The modern Toronto campus was established in 1999. CCNM - Boucher, now the CCNM - Boucher Campus, was founded in 2000 and named after Dr. Joseph "Joe" Boucher, a naturopathic physician who lived and practiced in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
The CCNM - Toronto Campus offers the only Doctor of Naturopathy degree in Canada, a four-year, full-time program. A two-year International Medical Graduate (IMG) bridge delivery is also available. Applicants from outside Canada must meet an English language proficiency requirement.
The CCNM - Toronto Campus is located at 1255 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M2K 1E2. The CCNM - Boucher Campus is located in New Westminster, B.C. Facilities include a library, CCNM Residence with shared kitchens, laundry rooms and CCTV and FOB access security, and residence amenities such as a courtyard, basketball court, gym, sauna, vending machines and cafeteria. Clinics include the Boucher Naturopathic Clinic in New Westminster, the Schad Naturopathic Clinic in Toronto, and the CCNM Integrative Cancer Clinic.
The naturopathic medicine program is accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), and CCNM received a seven-year reaccreditation period. The Doctor of Naturopathy program at the CCNM - Toronto Campus operates under written consent from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security from April 26, 2022 to April 26, 2029. CCNM - Boucher Campus is designated by the Province of BC Education Quality Assurance (EQA) as an institution that has met or exceeded provincial quality standards.