Naturopathic doctors are well suited as healthcare leaders in this changing world. The naturopathic focus on prevention, mind-body medicine, non-communicable diseases, integrated oncology, environmental health and patient-centered healthcare is what is needed. The questions that we need to ask ourselves include: Are we ready to take a leadership role in healthcare? If so, what does that look like? How do get recognized for the essential role that we can and should be taking in healthcare, both locally and globally?

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify local and global burden of diseases and how outline how naturopathic care is situated to take a leadership role.
2. Outline the World Health Organization’s Traditional Medicine Strategy and how it is changing moving forward.
3. Highlight the steps required to be leaders in the new healthcare world.