Sonoran University of Health Sciences

Sonoran University of Health Sciences, formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, is a private naturopathic medical school in Tempe, Arizona. Founded in 1993, Sonoran University is one of seven accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America.

History
Originally incorporated as Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) in 1992, Sonoran inducted its inaugural class of naturopathic doctors in 1993. When founder, Michael Cronin, first convened his co-founders Kyle Hawk Cronin, Hugh Hawk, Conrad Kail, Dana Keaton, and Deborah Mainville-Knight, the number of licensed naturopathic physicians in Arizona numbered less than 40.

In 2019, Sonoran University’s Academic Programs added the College of Nutrition and subsequently launched two online Master of Science programs: MS Clinical Nutrition and MS Nutrition Business Leadership. Three years later, SCNM rebranded as Sonoran University of Health Sciences.

Academics
The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Program at Sonoran University of Health Sciences follows a prescribed curriculum set by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME). Quarters at Sonoran University are designated as fall, winter, spring, and summer. If students adhere to the curriculum they can graduate after 14 consecutive quarters, or four calendar years.

Sonoran University of Health Sciences is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Community clinic sites
The university has six clinics:
 * Changing Lives: Recovery program offering long-term, comprehensive services to women and children.
 * Hamilton Elementary School Clinic: Pediatrics/Family Care for the Underprivileged
 * Roosevelt Health Center: Pediatrics/Family Care for the Underprivileged
 * Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS, Infectious Disease
 * Sojourner: Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Shelter
 * Tempe Elementary Clinic: Pediatrics/Family Care for the Underprivileged