Trent University and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) have entered into a partnership to explore new collaborations aligning with their common goals – to create innovative research opportunities and career-ready learning experiences for students in the healthcare sector. 

The memorandum of understanding outlines a five-year agreement for the two institutions to work together to explore research opportunities and create new and innovative student learning pathways, and collaborate on preparatory qualifications, including pre-requisite courses, that students will need to study naturopathic medicine.  

"At Trent, we are dedicated to the academic and personal development of our students through collaborative initiatives like this new agreement with CCNM," says Dr. Michael Khan, provost and vice-president Academic. "This new collaboration expands our scope and breadth of learning, growing options for Trent graduates to more seamlessly transition to CCNM programs on their way to successful professional careers in the field of naturopathic medicine." 

New pathways formed through the agreement will provide Trent students, particularly those studying in the sciences in areas such as the Medical Professional Stream, Health Studies or the Humanities, a means of accelerating their path into the CCNM program.  

“We look forward to working closely with Trent University on improving access to post-secondary education, creating a strong health-care workforce and our collaboration on strategic opportunities that are aligned with the goals of each institution,” says Dr. Rahim Karim, president and CEO of CCNM. “As a pan Canadian institution, CCNM is playing a key role in naturopathic education, research and clinical services.” 

This is the latest agreement signed by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in an effort to build relationships that advance naturopathic medicine globally. 

For Trent, the agreement builds on the University’s growing reputation for preparing students for in-demand careers in healthcare with robust academic programming in Nursing, Biomedical Science, as well as a one-of-a-kind preparatory Medical Professional Stream program taken jointly with any B.A. or B.Sc. degree, featuring four existing partnerships that provide direct pathways to medical school.