A Regular Member – 1st Year Graduate will be a naturopathic physician who is a graduate of a college of naturopathic medicine recognized by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) or its federally recognized successor agency that is acceptable to the AANP.
- S/he does not need to hold a license as a naturopathic physician but is highly encouraged.
- S/he will have graduated no longer than 12 months prior to application from said naturopathic medicine program recognized by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) or its federally recognized successor agency that is acceptable to the AANP.
A Regular Member – 1st Year Graduate is similar to an associate member. S/he can attend monthly meetings and is eligible to vote or become a board member. One associate member may serve on the board and represent all associate members in voting on association business.