Residency Opportunities
CCNM is committed to providing high quality postgraduate residency experiences for a limited number of qualified graduates from Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) accredited naturopathic medicine programs. The residencies consist of increasingly independent clinical experiences, research opportunities, structured mentoring, and advanced clinically focused curriculum components.
This position is ideal for a naturopathic medicine graduate who has an interest in developing their teaching skills, strengthening their clinical knowledge in naturopathic medicine and having support starting their private practice. This is a two-year residency program at CCNM – Toronto Campus.
Start date: January 2027
Key features of this residency include:
- Enhance knowledge and clinical skills through involvement in teaching and small group facilitation
- Gain clinical confidence through hands-on learning in the teaching clinic through supervision of interns at the Schad Naturopathic Clinic and satellite clinics
- Establish a private practice with support through mentorship, dynamic learning sessions and reserved hours for development and marketing
- Engage in naturopathic research and create connections within the professional community
- Opportunity to get involved in project development and collaboration in areas of interest
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean, Curriculum and Residency
This position is ideal for a naturopathic medicine graduate who has an interest in developing their academic career at the Boucher Campus and fortifying their clinical skills in naturopathic medicine. This residency is a one-year position at CCNM - Boucher Campus.
Start date: September 2026
Key features of this residency include:
- Assisting in the clinical training and supervision of student clinicians at the teaching clinics
- Building competence in naturopathic medicine and naturopathic medical education through mentorship with clinical and academic faculty
- Establishing a formal one-on-one mentorship relationship with an experienced naturopathic practitioner
- Enhancing professional development as a teaching assistant and small group facilitator
- Engaging in the CCNM community through research and special projects
- Developing and maintaining a private clinical practice (4 hours/week)
- Performing other duties as assigned
This position is ideal for a naturopathic medicine graduate who has a specific interest in cancer care and research. The role is a two-year residency program at the Integrative Cancer Clinic (ICC) located within the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine endorsed by American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (ABNO).
Start date: January 2028
Key features of this residency include:
- Assisting in the clinical training and supervision of interns at the CCNM Integrative Cancer Clinic (CCNM ICC)
- Participating in patient care at the CCNM ICC
- Engaging in public educational talks on the topic of naturopathic integrative oncology
- Supervising the patients receiving infusion therapy
- Completing an approved research project
- Oncology rotations at Sunnybrook, Southlake Regional Hospital, and Markham-Stouffville
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Director, Integrative Cancer Clinic
Closing date: July 2, 2026
This is a very unique residency opportunity. The successful candidate will benefit from a longstanding, elegant partnership between Acacia Health and the FNC. Our residents will receive:
- Immersion and guidance at Acacia Health, one of the most well-known and respected clinics in the British Columbia. The successful candidate will receive mentoring with sought-after, passionate, seasoned experts in the naturopathic field, a large multidisciplinary team to support their growth, and a wide patient base.
- Experience providing free, naturopathic care to young, low-income, vulnerable populations with the FNC, an award-winning, naturopathic, registered charity.
Duties include:
- 24 hours per week (16 hours with Acacia, and 8 hours with the FNC) of supervised patient care, with progressive autonomy as competency grows.
- Working with Acacia team to support the development of an interdisciplinary mentorship program and a fundraising lecture series. Approximately 11 hours per week.
- Working with the FNC team in administrative duties such as fundraising (grant writing and our annual campaign, outreach, some office tasks, and community liaising. Approximately 3 hours per week.
- Weekly mentoring with both the Acacia team and the FNC team.
Closing date: December 20, 2026
Mind Body Soul Integrative Clinic is a well-respected naturopathic health clinic located in Kelowna, British Columbia, committed to providing naturopathic health-care solutions to our patients. We are passionate about improving the well-being and quality of life for our patients through personalized, integrative approaches. We are currently seeking an eager naturopathic doctor to join our team and contribute to our mission of promoting health and wellness. Kelowna offers a unique beauty as a tourism hub for the hot summers, contrasted by mild winters with exceptional skiing and other outdoor activities.
This is a one-year residency position in Kelowna, BC, with the opportunity to extend this to a two-year position if amenable to both parties. You will be under the supervision of Dr. Emina Jasarevic, ND, working in a busy clinic with another naturopathic physician, massage therapist and hypnotherapist. This is a general naturopathic medicine practice with an emphasis on women’s health and hormone balancing, endocrine health, gastrointestinal health and allergies. Additional areas of focus include chronic complex conditions, cosmetics and joint regeneration.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient consultations, lab results’ analysis, conducting physical exams and creating treatment plans
- Running the IV Wellness lounge independently, once skills are developed & competency is reached
- Participate in grand rounds and other medical meetings
- Support the clinic business by coordinating patient appointments, managing marketing efforts, budgeting, inventory
- Stay up to date on the latest developments in naturopathic medicine through continuous education and training.
- Stay informed in the latest research articles and studies related to naturopathic medicine, integrating evidence-based practices into your treatments
- Disseminating current relevant medical updates through our web platforms, social media and in-house community engagements
Qualifications
- The Resident must be a graduate of a CNME-approved college and comply with all the requirements to become a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) in BC through the CCHPBC
- The Resident should have Prescribing Certification completed or in progress
- Have a strong desire to learn clinical, diagnostic and business skills to run a successful practice.
- Have strong organizational skills and be motivated to work in a busy clinic environment
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Have a desire to learn budgeting and financial management
- Have the drive and dedication for ongoing professional development and continuing education
- Have knowledge of natural dispensary and prescribing natural remedies
- Possess the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse health-care team
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary for first year of residency and performance-based bonuses
- Option to fulfill a second year residency with a 70% salary increase, if agreeable to both parties.
- Three weeks paid vacation (2 weeks holiday + additional 1 week closure during the winter break)
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- IV Certification training course – booked and paid for by us for you
- Health Care Spending Account and other benefits
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' well-being
- Successful completion of 1 year (and possibly 2 year) Residency Program requirements acknowledged with Certificate of Completion by CNMA
Our Commitment to you
- Filling your schedule with current and new patients to build your skills and naturopathic practice
- One-on-one IV training so you can master your IV skills (compounding, catheter placement, phlebotomy, etc.)
- Regular mentorship to hone your skills for differential diagnosis, lab testing & interpretation and treatment plans
- Regular coaching for practice building in all things business related
- Future opportunity for growth/associateship within Mind Body Soul Integrative Clinic - performance-dependent