On September 26, 2022, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) will evolve Sonoran University of Health Sciences. With a growing demand for evidence-based whole person care, our high-quality academic programs and capability to generate new knowledge positions Sonoran University to continue making an impact and become the leader in natural medicine and health sciences – shaping a healthier future for all.

Learn more about the biodiverse Sonoran Desert and how the healing power of nature is right in our backyard.

Sonoran University is committed to the vision of a world that embraces the healing power of nature. We are trying to shape the future of healthcare and provide equitable access for all community members. We believe healthcare is something everyone deserves and that is why we have community clinics across the valley! Our student physicians working in these clinics are exposed to varying demographics that they may not typically see at our medical center. These interactions between student physicians and their patients strengthen our commitment to the community. These clinics offer naturopathic care and medical healthcare to communities that may not otherwise have accessible and free healthcare.

Sonoran University is home to the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research. Learn more about the future of research and how the research breakthroughs made at the Institute impact the future of medicine, clinicians, patients, the natural products industry, and our planet.

At Sonoran University, we focus on preventative medicine and affordable healthcare! Students in the College of Naturopathic Medicine learn how to connect with their patients on a deeper level to understand their needs fully and treat the whole patient. We emphasize quality of care and the safety of patient care in our curriculum. Our College of Naturopathic Medicine students are trained in allopathic and naturopathic therapies to become leaders in the naturopathic world post-graduation! The College of Naturopathic Medicine curriculum aims to teach students how to address inequities and communities that are underserved or under-resourced with limited access to health care. Hear about Sonoran University's impact on the future of medicine!

As a leader in education, our primary purpose is to help shape the healthcare leaders of the future. By meeting students where they are, we are able to enrich the learning experience. Courses at Sonoran University's College of Nutrition were built from scratch. They are specifically designed and delivered using best practices in online learning and best learning science. We have created educational experiences immersed in a virtual setting to ensure students in the College of Nutrition are equipped to assimilate information and become experts in care delivery via telehealth for future clients. Hear about how Sonoran University is poised and ready to continue delivering evidence-based education to students - wherever they may be.

Sonoran University is ready to lead a healthcare movement. We are shaping next generation of healthcare leaders and providers through our educational programs. Likewise, our services are grounded in the healing power of nature and ensure our patients and clients are well cared for from beginning to end. Patients and clients at any of the Sonoran University Clinical Care clinics can expect evidence-based and personalized care - ensuring we meet every individual patient where they are and work with their unique needs.

On September 26, 2022, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine of Health Sciences (SCNM) emerged as Sonoran University of Health Sciences. Join us to honor the last 30 years and usher in the next chapter of our story as a leading healthcare institution, grounded in the healing power of nature.