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Jan 15, 2019

Katelyn Bailey is a student at the National University of Natural Medicine studying Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree in Bio-Psychology from the University of California, Davis.

Katelyn lives in Portland Oregon with her spouse and really enjoys the value a naturopathic doctor can bring to patients. In this episode, she talks about what having a career as a naturopathic doctor would entail and some of the main differences between naturopathy and other careers in the medical field. She's also done a great job limiting loans outside of student loans like her car loans and credit cards.

In this episode, you'll find out:

  • How is the typical pay for naturopathic doctors in Oregon?
  • What kind of medication can naturopathic doctors prescribe?
  • When recruiting new students are some institutions overstating what a naturopathic medicine graduate will be potentially making after graduation?
  • What is the 4% rule?
  • Are residencies required for naturopathic students?
  • Is it best to own your own practice after graduating?
  • What type of retirement accounts should I open while still in school?
  • How many accredited naturopathic colleges are there in the US?
  • If she had a chance to start over. What would she do differently?
  • What are two paths Katelyn can take to pay her loans back?

For more information, visit the show notes at https://studentloanplanner.com/7