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Valerie Kremer's Chronicle of Naturopathic Medical School

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NaturopathicChronicles

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My name is Valerie Kremer and I am a naturopathic medical student at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, ON. Welcome to my blog! I am excited about sharing my journey through naturopathic medical school with you! You can look forward to posts about what we are learning in school, healthy recipes, and wellness inspiration!

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So excited to be done with my last OSCE!! What is an OSCE? It’s an objective, structural, clinical examination that tests clinical, reasoning, interviewing, and physical examination skills. It also tests comprehensive charting skills. . . We are given 18 minutes per standardized patient case to do a thorough history, physical exam, and charting. We have three rounds of this back to back! . . We complete 3 OSCEs before entering clinic. . . Tag someone below who would be interested in this information. Share with someone who didn’t know that #naturopathicmedicalstudents complete rigorous clinic training! . . #medstudent #CCNM #OSCE #naturopathicmedicine #healthcare #patientcare #health #medicine #womeninstem
So grateful that I was chosen to present my research for the low glycemic index diet for pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy at @myccnm research day!! See link in bio or https://www.urncst.com/index.php/urncst/article/view/137/25. . The dietary intervention showed statistically significant results with a decrease in seizure frequency of 75-90% and in some cases complete remission of seizures. . . . Also so honored to co-publish this research with @adamgrattonnd! . . Tag someone who would be excited about this research! . . #naturopathicmedicine #healthcare #research #womeninstem #levelup #naturopathicrevolution #medstudent #neurology #epilepsy @nmsalife #pediatrics
I am beyond inspired and motivated after attending @drtyna’s #doceremastermind in person event, representing @nmsalife. The amount of business knowledge I learned from @drtyna and @burgess.jr would have taken me about 10 years to learn by trial and error. I can’t wait to work with @drgriffinmcmath of the @institutefornaturalmedicine to help our profession become even more strategic and focused. Also, watch out for the incredible women in the Docere mastermind group! The #naturopathicrevolution is now. . . #levelup #business #entrepreneur #jeditraining
Did you know that LGBTQ patients are less likely to access healthcare and that rates of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, and rates of suicide are 5x higher than in the heterosexual population? 😥 . . Naturopathic medicine provides healthcare to all patients!! . . The best thing about being a #naturopathic medical student is learning about #LGBTQ-sensitive health needs and language!! We don’t just have one lecture but continue the conversations and education across several classes and years before we enter clinic. This is SO important because we, as health care practitioners, provide care to ALL people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race, etc. Going to the doctor is stressful enough sometimes. Thank goodness our medical training is progressive and inclusive for all patients. . . How can ND students and docs make a difference? ➡️ As naturopathic students, we can make sure our language is inclusive, we are sensitive to health care concerns of LGBTQ patients, we spend time (usually about an hour) listening, and that our patients feel comfortable in our offices. We can also make sure our intake forms are inclusive and our front desk staff are properly trained. . . What’s one way to know if your doctor provides a LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 safe space?! Look for the 🏳️‍🌈 on their website or front door! . . #healthcare #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicrevolution #transhealth #lgbtqhealth #medstudent #compassion #communication #medical #medicine #trans
“Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” - Danny T. . . For those who have played telestrations with me, drawing isn’t my strong suit (but I bet it will leave you out of breath and with a stomach ache from laughing so hard). This piece of art therapy, called “The Warrior,” I did with a mentor, was a deep process of a perspective change and more about looking past anger and old hurt to see my true mission here - working as a liaison between the planet and the cosmos, while protecting my creativity and fighting the good fight. . . If we focus on resentments, we vibrate on a lower level and can’t see our true purpose and what we’re meant to do in the world. This type of art therapy works on a variety of levels. Are we so focused on the little shapes or the larger figures coming through? Can we shift our perspectives? Or are we stuck? . . What is your perspective today? Are you so focused on anger and resentments that you can’t see your true purpose? Or are you seeing that anything is possible when being of service? . . #arttherapy #art #stepwork #riseabove #serenity #leavethebsatthedoor #riseandgrind #onamission #notimeforbullshit #lightworker #evolve
“So I will always lean my heart as close to your soul as I can.” - Hafiz. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to acknowledge the love of my life @gettingsandy for being amazing, my rock, and for being on this crazy path of med school with me. It’s not always easy living in two countries, but we make it work. I love you to the stahhhhhhs Andy. ❤️❤️❤️

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