NPLEX (NABNE)

About NABNE

NABNE (the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners) is an independent, nonprofit organization formed as a service to the naturopathic profession and the agencies that license/register naturopathic physicians. NABNE serves regulatory authorities by qualifying applicants to take the NPLEX (Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations), administering the examinations, and sending exam results and transcripts to regulatory authorities.

About NPLEX

Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) examinations assess the readiness of students to enter the clinical phase of training (Part I), and clinical science examinations assess the entry-level competence of candidates who plan to become licensed/registered naturopathic physicians (Part II).

Part I

The 200-question Part I - Biomedical Science Examination is an integrated examination designed to test your knowledge of structure/function (anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry & genetics) and disease/dysfunction (microbiology & immunology and pathology).

Part II

The 400-question NPLEX Part II - Core Clinical Science Examination is an integrated, case-based examination that covers the topics of diagnosis (physical & clinical diagnosis, lab testing & diagnostic imaging, and interpretation and application of research studies), materia medica (botanical medicine and homeopathy), other treatment modalities (nutrition, physical medicine, and psychology), and medical interventions (emergency medicine and pharmacology). There are four 75-question Part II - Clinical Elective Examinations that may be required for licensure/registration.

Additional Information

For additional information about eligibility, important dates, policies, exam locations, etc. and to register, visit NABNE.