Table 2 Characteristics of naturopathic physicians licensed in Connecticut (1999) and Washington (1998)

Demographics

   Female

58

57

   White

95

94

   Mean Age (SD)

43.6 (8.7) years

44.1 (9.2) years

Education

Institution*:

   Bastyr University

37

80

   National College

59

20

   Other

3

1

Specialty training^#

69

42

Licensed in other Health Profession*

17 (acupuncture 10%; all others less than 2%)

33 (chiropractic 8%; nursing 7%; acupuncture 6%; midwifery 5%; all others less than 2%)

Practice solo

51

54