Student-for-a-Day
SCNM's Student-for-a-Day program offers interested students the opportunity to observe classes in session (lecture and labs) and observe an ND and clinical students on a clinical rotation at the Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center.
Student-for-a-Day is a true "day in the life" of an SCNM student. When you arrive on campus you will be greeted by our SCNM Student-for-a-Day Host.
Your host will guide you through your Student-for-a-Day experience, which includes:
- A tour of the SCNM Campus, Anatomy Lab, and Botanical Gardens
- Observation of classes (labs and lectures)
- Admissions Advising (optional)
- Financial Aid Advising (optional)
- Career Services Advising (optional)
- Observation of an ND and clinical students on-shift at the Medical Center
To schedule your Student-for-a-Day experience, or to learn more, contact your Admissions Representative today!
Here is an example of how your day will be:
| 8:45 a.m. |
Arrive at the college; check in at the front desk with the Receptionist, meet Student-for-a-Day Host |
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Attend class with Student-for-a-Day Host |
| 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
Campus tour with Student-for-a-Day Host and other Student-for-a-Day participants |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Arrive at Medical Center; check-in with Admissions Representative |
| 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Observe Dr. Deng and clinical students at the Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center |
Optional Activities
Return to SCNM to meet with Admissions Representative, Financial Aid Administrator or Career Services Director
Student-for-a-Day Hosts
Meet your Student-for-a-Day hosts.
 Steven Katz
Steven has been a Certified Pharmacy Technician for six years at a local Fry’s grocery store. In 2008, he graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Steven was recently married in June 2009 to one of his Kindergarten classmates. Since arriving at SCNM, he has immediately taken up a leadership role within his class and the College. He was elected as class Treasurer and volunteers as a peer mentor to incoming students. Steven decided to pursue a career as a Naturopathic Physician because he believes in patient centered care with the emphasis on preventative medicine.
 Linda Khoshoba
Linda came to SCNM in Fall 2009 as an international student from Canada. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario, with honors, with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) degree. She completed her MSc in Health Promotion and Public Health at Brunel University, in London, England. Linda is working as a teaching assistant with the first year Anatomy course at SCNM and serves as a mentor to other students. She has primary interest in working internationally withe focus on pediatric medicine.
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