Students may audit the online courses without formal admission and by evidence of payment.

To be considered for formal admission to PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine for Practitioner (P.N.M.) or Doctor of Natural Medicine (D.N.M.) program, the applicant must:


1. Possess or a currently-licensed health care practitioner or, legally-eligible for training and licensure in the healing arts.

2. Complete and submit the PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine Application for Admission,

including:

a. Non-refundable application fee;

b. Official school and college transcripts sent to PanAmerican School directly from the college or university attended by the applicant; or notarized copies of originals. The transcripts must show the applicant has maintained a minimum 2.50 grade point average in all course work completed;

c. Two 2x2 inch passport photos, taken within the last six months of the application date;

d. All required supporting documentation.


3. Be of good moral character.


Technical Standards for Admission


A candidate for the PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine Practitioner (P.N.M.) or Doctor of Natural Medicine (D.N.M.) Program must be able to demonstrate:


1. appropriate observational and communication skills;

2. appropriate motor function;

3. appropriate intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative skills;

4. appropriate behavioral and social maturity.


A. Observation

The candidate must be able to observe demonstrations and experiments in the basic sciences, including but not limited to microbiologic cultures, and studies of micro-organisms and tissues in normal and pathologic states. A candidate must be able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand. Observation necessitates the functional use of the sense of vision and somatic sensation. It is enhanced by the functional use of the sense of smell.


B. Communication

A candidiate must be able to speak, to hear, and to observe patients in order to elicit information, describe changes in mood, activity, and posture, and perceive non-verbal communications. A candidiate must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients. Communication includes not only speech but reading and writing. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and written form with other persons.


C. Motor Skills

Candidates must have sufficient motor function to elicit information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion, other diagnostic maneuvers. A candidate must be able to do basic laboratory tests (e.g. urinalysis, CBC, etc.), carry out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and read EKG and X-rays. A candidate must be able to execute motor movements reasonably required to provide general care and emergency treatment to patients.


Examples of emergency treatment required of physicians are cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the administration of intraveneous medication, application of pressure to stop bleeding, the opening of obstructed airways, the suturing of simple wounds, and the performance of simple obstetrical maneuvers. Such actions require coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equlibrium, and functional use of the senses of touch and vision.


D. Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities

The candidate must possess the abilities of measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem solving, the the critical skill demanded of physicians, requires all of these intellectual abilities. In addi- tion, the candidate must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and understand the spatial relation- ships of structures.


E. Behavioral and Social Attributes


A candidate must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his/her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and the development of mature, sensitive and effective relationships with patients. Candidates must be able to tolerate physically-taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress. Candidates must be able to adapt to changing environments, display flexibility in attitude and demeanor, and to learn function in the face of uncertainties, inherent in the clinical problems of patients. Compassion, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest and motivation are all personal qualities that are assessed during the admissions and education process.


Candidates for admission are required to certify that they understand and meet the technical standards. Candidates must provide such certification as part of their initial application. Candidates who may not meet the technical stan- dards are encouraged to contact the School Office of Admissions to discuss and identify what accommodations, if any, would be possible for the School to make in order that the candidate might be able to meet the standards. PanAmerican School reserves the right to make the final decision, however, on whether or not the candidate meets the technical standards for admission.

Application Process

To initiate the application process, prospective students must apply directly to the PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine, Office of Admissions, at panamint@caribsurf.com . Students who have taken course work and/or earned a degree from an approved foriegn institution must also submit an English translation (done by a recognized, certified U.S. translation service) of their transcripts and any required information.


Selection Process

Applicants must meet the School admissions requirements listed previously. They must also submit all of the materials relative to the Application for Admissions. After the Office of Admissions receives these materials, the applicant's file is reviewed to determine if the applicant meets all requirements, based on the School-established criteria for application. The Director of Admissions, with the concurrence of the Program Director, may also place a large number of students on a "wait list" pending possible class openings toward the end of an admissions cycle.

The Program Director--via the Office of Admissions--notifies the student of his/her status within 4 weeks of the receipt of the initial application. The evaluation process typically begins as soon as a complete application is recieved by the Office of Admissions.


Reapplication Process

If an applicant receives a letter denying his/her admission to the Program, the prospective student may reapply for the next enrollment cycle. Before reapplying, the student should seek the advice of the Office of Admissions. The prospective student must then resubmit a new complete application, with all fees and required documentation. The application is then processed in the same manner as any other application.


ADMISSION WITH ADVANCED STANDING

The PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine Training Program is specifically designed for those applicants being a currently-licensed health care practitioner, or be legally-eligible for licensure. Advanced standing is based on assessment of previous transcripts and life experience submitted in writing to the admissions office.


Program Completion Timeframe

In the PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine Integrative Medical Training Program, any one semester of online enrollment must be completed in six months from date of enrollment. Due to unforseen circumstances, such as health or emergency situations, a student may receive permission to extend this period of training up to a period of 12 months from the date of enrollment to the date of graduation. Failure to complete a semesters academic online work within 12 months, the student is subject to dismissal.

A student, enrolled and properly registered with the School in the natural medicine Integrative Medical Training Program will be considered a full-time student.


ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND POLICIES

Each person whose registration has been completed will be considered a full-time student of PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine during the Program term for which the registration was completed, unless that registration becomes officiary severed by School-approved withdrawal, suspension, dismissal or otherwise.

The continuance of each student on the rolls of the School, receipt of academic credentials, graduation, and the conferring of degrees are strictly subject to the authority of the School, which reserves the right to cancel registration at any time in the application of its policies, regulations, and procedures.

The School reserves the right to change the requirements regarding admission and/or re-admission, curriculum, graduation, degrees, instructional sites, tuitions, fees, costs, and other regulations, policies, and procedures in the administering of its educational programs. Such changes may affect both new and continuing students and will be effective at a time or times determined by the needs of the School, its students, or both.

Such changes will be considered effective and be an integral part of specific School publications after notice of the change has been conspicuously posted. This places on each student the responsibility to become informed of the content of all notices so promulgated.


Attendance

Students enrolled in the natural medicine Integrative Training program are required to attend all classes, seminars and/or workshops contained within the Program, and fulfill all other academic requirements of the School in order to successfully complete the Program.

As absenteeism is often unforseen or unavoidable, it is the sole responsibility of the student to make arrangements to complete any and all classes missed, with the instructor of that particular class. This make-up work must be completed outside of regularly-scheduled classes. If the student cannot complete make-up work within his/her original Program cycle, the student will not have fulfilled the requirements necessary to complete the program within that time frame, and must make arrangements with the School Office of Admissions to complete classes missed in the next Program cycle.


Conduct

All students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that represents proper deportment in attitude, action, appearance and attire, at all times while enrolled in the Program. In cases of unprofessional, insubordinate, unbe- coming or unlawful conduct, either personal or academic, or unprofessional character in the judgement of the School administration, the School reserves the right to take the appropriate disciplinary action.


Leave of Absence

In cases where the student find it necessary to withdraw from the Program for unforseen circumstances, such as health related or emergency situations, the student may take a Leave of Absence from the program. The student must complete the following:


A. Submit a written request, containing reasons for and expected duration of leave, including starting date and ending date, to the School Office of Admissions via certified U.S. Mail, 30 days prior to start date of leave;

B. Be current in all tuitions, fees and charges owed to the School before starting leave.


The student will be required, upon returning from leave to make arrangements for make-up work of all classes missed during leave, with the instructor of that particular class. This make-up work must be completed outside of regularly scheduled classes. If the student cannot complete make-up work within his/her original Program cycle, including any leave of absence, the student will not have fulfilled the requirements necessary to complete the program within that time frame, and must make arrangements with the School Office of Admissions to complete classes missed in the next Program cycle. No more than one leave of absence may be granted for the same student in any twelve-month period.


TUITION, FEES and CHARGES

Costs

Tuitions, fees and charges for the Program are referenced in the Tuition web page located on this site.


Application Fees

The School Application for Admission has no fee at this time.

Payment Options

Tuition for the program is payable in full on a per semester basis as posted on this website.

Payment Policies

All payments (U.S. funds only) must be received in the Office of the School Registrar on the date of application or term enrollment. When the student is suspended for non-payment of tuitions, fees and charges, he is no longer a student in good standing, and must follow the procedures listed below to apply for reinstatement as a student in good standing.
In the case of a returned check issued to the School by the student for any payment, there will be a returned check fee charged to the student for such an occurence. If the student issues a second check to the School for any payment that is returned, the School will suspend the ability of the student to pay by personal check, and require the student to make any and all payments by cashier's check or money order, U.S. funds only.


PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine does not guarantee licensure, employment, nor earnings for a graduate of any of its programs.


GRADES

The grading system in the PanAmerican School natural medicine Integrative Training Program is based on the standard post-graduate grading system of P/F (pass/fail). Their definitions are:


1. Pass - indicates intelligent fulfillment of course requirement. It is earned by those students who demonstrate ability to communicate and apply more than merely the basic elements of the course, whose initiative reveals ability to generalize about course material, and who display a marked degree of independence in learning skills and experiences.


2. Fail - indicates deficiency in all elements of coursework, to an extent that completely impairs the student's understanding and application of course content.


In addition to the pass/fail system, the following grades may be used:


3. Incomplete (I) - indicates satisfactory work, some part of which, however is incom- plete as of the date at which time all work in the course is required to be completed. The grade of I will stand until such time as the student has completed, to the satisfaction of the School, all coursework necessary to fulfill requirements of the School program.


4. Transfer Credit (TC) - Transfer credit is credit given a student for related coursework previously completed at a regionally-accreditted or School-approved college or university. In order for this credit to be transferrable, the student must have maintained a minimum 2.50 grade point average in the course being considered for transfer. This credit usually applies to advanced-standing students in School post-doctoral training programs. However, the School may extend this credit to any student it deems appropriate.

5. Graduation with Honors - reserved for students with an excellent grade point average above 90% on online courses combined with recommendations from clinical instructors.


SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY


Reasonable standards of satisfactory progress have been established by PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine for all degree-granting and certificate programs. These standards apply to all students.

Policy


There are three conditions to met simultaneously by each student in order to maintain satisfactory academic progress in the School Program:


1. The student must complete all required coursework, with a grade of pass for a minimum 70% of all online required coursework, within the maximum timeframe allowed for the Program.

2. The student must be current in all projects, papers and/or other extra-curricular assignments required within the coursework of the Program, within the maximum timeframe allowed for the program. These assignments must be a minimum 85% pass grade to qualify.

3. The student must demonstrate, in the opinion of the School and its clinical instructors, good moral and professional character while registered at the School, and have abided by all polices, procedures and regulations of the School.


Satisfactory academic progress standards may be waived if a student has undergone personal hardship, for exam- ple, a student experiencing unusual stresses in life that prevent him/her from being able to handle a full-time academic load.


Academic probation


A student who has not maintained a minimum 70% pass rate in all required Program coursework may, at the discretion of the School, be placed on academic probation. The student will be notified by mail or email, as to the probation, the courses, and the length of probation. Students demonstrating proficiency, in the opinion of the School, in coursework in question after receiving academic probation will be returned to normal academic status. Students who do not improve, in the opinion of the School, competency in coursework after receiving academic probation may, at the discretion of the School, be placed on suspension until such time as proficiency, in the opinion of the School, has been demonstrated in required coursework in question. In cases of unprofessional, insubordinate, unbecoming or unlawful conduct, either personal or academic, or unprofessional character in the judgement of the School administration, the School reserves the right to take the appropriate action.


Disciplinary Probation

All students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that represents proper deportment in attitude, action, appearance and attire. In cases of unprofessional, insubordinate, unbecoming or unlawful conduct, either per- sonal or academic, or unprofessional character in the judgement of the School administration, the School re- serves the right to take the appropriate action. A student may be placed on disciplinary probation. Discliplinary probation serves as a warning to the student to stop any such behavior in direct disobeyance of School polices, procedures and regulations.

If the student does not comply with the terms of the disclipinary probation, the School may terminate the student, without refund. Any student terminated due to disciplinary problems will not be permitted to re-enroll in the School, at any future time.


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS


The Practitioner (P.N.M.) and Doctor of Natural Medicine (D.N.M.) Degree is conferred upon the individual who:


1. meets or exceeds all stipulated academic and technical requirements for the degree, within the maximum timeframe allowed for the Program;

2. is in good academic standing and has demonstrated competency in all required coursework;

3. has fulfilled all outstanding financial obligations to School;

4. has demonstrated good moral and professional character:


5. is recommended for graduation by the faculty of the School;


6. has participated in the commencement ceremony.


FINANCIAL AID


At present, the School is not a participant in funded student loan programs.