The American Naturopathic Research Institute (ANRI)
Naturopathic Oncology Research Institute (NORI)
Institutional Review Board (IRB)

It was decided that approved by-laws would be for both ANRI and NORI. These by-laws were unanimously re-approved as originally written, in the board meeting of July 29, 2011:

By-Law One: Current or past practices, whether done independently, via preceptorship, externship, internship or other, have adequately demonstrated that there is no further educational or workshop requirements needed for our naturopathic physician members, other than the standard CE credits required for our profession, in order to practice in fields ranging from but not limited to: Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Radiology, Surgery and Urology. The purpose of these organizations is not to restrict the practices of the members but rather to affirm and uphold all therapies that offer more potential benefits to patients than risk, as well as encouraging and educating patients in their options, so that they are able to make the best decisions they can. Any restriction made by the organizations to members' practices should be rare, only if necessary and only if adopted by unanimous consent of all members.

This By-Law was unanimously approved and became effective as a By-Law of both organizations as of 5/7/2010.

Dr. Kenneth Lashutka presented his proposed By-Law, which was read, then was modified as follows: ANRI and NORI shall establish a comprehensive primary care naturopathic medical residency program for post-doctorate Naturopathic Medical Doctors. Each residency shall be comprised of rotations among the clinics and offices of various supervising naturopathic physicians who are members of ANRI and NORI and who are willing to participate in the program. Ideal candidates should demonstrate the desire to practice primary care Naturopathic Medicine based on the stated principles of ANRI and NORI. These principles include but are not limited to:

  1. First do no harm
  2. Healing occurs by way of nature
  3. Treat the whole person
  4. Treat the cause
  5. Prevent disease
  6. The doctor is a teacher
Funding for the residency program(s) will be determined, but may include pro-rated wages paid by the clinics at which a resident consults with patients.

Dr. Lashutka's proposed By-Law was unanimously approved and became effective as a By-Law of both organizations as of 5/7/2010.
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