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How Sonoran University Prepares You for NPLEX

NPLEX is the Key to Becoming a Naturopathic Doctor

The Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) is the gateway to becoming a licensed naturopathic doctor. It’s comprehensive, challenging, and essential for your future practice. At Sonoran University of Health Sciences, we’ve designed a curriculum that not only teaches medicine but also helps prepare you to take (and pass) the NPLEX with confidence.

 

Curriculum That Prepares You

Our Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) program builds your knowledge step by step.

  • Year 1: Strong focus on basic sciences like anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
  • Years 2-4: Advanced clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and hands-on patient care.

As Dr. Gino Stoppa shared in a recent student Q&A:

“You start by learning the basics. By the time you reach clinical rotations, you’re applying everything in real-world scenarios.”

Sonoran integrates NPLEX preparation directly into your curriculum. In your final quarter, you’ll take a dedication review course led by faculty who know what it takes to succeed.

Hands-On Learning That Powers NPLEX Confidence

Our students don’t just memorize, they practice. Through supervised clinical rotations, you’ll learn to apply diagnostic and treatment principles in real patient care. This hands-on experience makes NPLEX case-based questions less intimidating.

Success isn’t just about studying, it’s about community. Sonoran fosters a collaborative environment with:

  • Faculty mentorship
  • Peer study groups
  • Open labs like Directed Skills Development Lab (DSDL) for hands-on practice

Dr. Stoppa’s advice:

“Surround yourself with a good environment, the community you create here will shape your education and push you forward.”

You Can Count on Sonoran University for Preparation

With structured review courses, strong academics, and clinical integration, Sonoran graduates consistently achieve top NPLEX pass rates since 2016. Our goal is simple: to help you feel prepared, confident, and ready to launch your career as a licensed naturopathic doctor.

NPLEX I, Comprehensive Mastery

First-time Test TakersFeb 2022Aug 2022Feb 2023Aug 2023Feb 2024Aug 2024Feb 2025Aug 2025
Sonoran University73%69%95%74%80%86%71%78%
All Schools Including Sonoran47%64%72%62%62%72%57%60%
All Schools Excluding Sonoran36%62%62%52%52%68%53%55%

NPLEX II, Comprehensive Mastery

First-time Test TakersFeb 2022Aug 2022Feb 2023Aug 2023Feb 2024Aug 2024Feb 2025Aug 2025
Sonoran University82%88%77%76%83%84%86%96%
All Schools Including Sonoran71%83%74%76%73%82%77%82%
All Schools Excluding Sonoran67%67%73%76%69%82%75%79%
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