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Universidad Ana G. MéndezNaturopathic Medicine Doctoral ProgramStrategic Plan 2018-2023VisionUAGM VISION 2025The vision of the Universidad Ana G. MéndezNMD PROGRAM VISIONis to be leading educational institution in teaching and research, whichmedicine program to impact, as a social tool, the communitypromotes innovation, entrepreneurship, internationalizationhealthcare model of Puerto Ricoand sensitivity to cultural diversity and the environment.MissionUAGM MISSION 2025NMD PROGRAM MISSIONThe Universidad Ana G. Méndez is an institution of higherDevelop naturopathic physicians who will provide excellenteducation with broad academic offerings under the highestpatient care through the application of naturopathic medicinestandards of quality.Committed to excellence in teaching,principles and philosophy within an evidence-based andresearch, innovation, internationalization and developmentevidence-informed, integrative, and humanistic healthcaresocio-humanist diverse academic population, the Universidadmodel.Ana G. Méndez will shape global citizens, critical thinking thatcontribute to the development and well-being of Puerto Ricoand other countries.
Envisioned future in 2023The UAGM NMDP will be working under the SHS with more robust administrative-academic structure. TheProgram will be a main school-of-choice among prospective students in the field of Naturopathic Medicine.The appeal of being in the Caribbean in a bilingual speaking environment will broaden the array ofprospective students from the Americas. The Program will be widely recognized internationally for itsexcellence in the preparation of Naturopathic Medicine Doctors. The faculty and students of the program willhave developed research studies that will benefit the community. Professional alliances with institutions willbe established in Puerto Rico and internationally.The program will cross barriers to prepare students for multicultural, international, and global servicecareers. The Program will establish collaborations with other Naturopathic Medicine Schools to develop amodel of education for naturopathic medicine professionals.The program will contribute to the building of a new interdisciplinary health care model for Puerto Rico,inserting itself as a new focus area of preventive medicine for all the community.
Core ValuesUAGM CORE VALUESUniversidad Ana G. Méndez is committed to:NMDP CORE VALUESWe envisioned a set of values that will characterize our Freedom of thought and expressionadministration, faculty members, staff, clinical supervisors, Recognize and respect diversityex-alumni, and current students. These core values are: Respect the dignity of the individual Leadership Excellence in teaching and the generation, Patiencedissemination and application of knowledge Sensitivity Promote ethical, social, and cultural values Commitment Excellence in planning, operations and services Respect Respect nature and the environment Integrity Promote human and esthetic sensibility Excellence Cultural humility
Focus AreasOur NMDP strategic plan has seven focus areas:1. Students (Admissions, Current Students, Ex-Alumni)2. Faculty (Development, Recruitment, Continued Education)3. Research (Clinical Research, external funding)4. Clinical Component (Experience Design)5. Community Impact (Community Service)6. Program Administration (Governance, Accreditation)7. Curriculum(Courses, Syllabi, Literature Resources )For each of these areas, specific measurable indicators of success are in place. Strategies toaccomplish each expected outcome are clearly stated in the Plan. Each area has one or more expectedoutcomes. Each Focus area is revised at the end of each academic year. Strengths, limitations, opportunities,and new outcomes will be identified and developed accordingly if needed. The entire Strategic Plan will berevised every five years. Program focus areas will be modified or changed as needed to respond to theProgram’s needs and stage of development.
NMDP STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2023FOCUS AREA 1 STUDENTS (ADMISSIONS, CURRENT STUDENTS, ALUMNI)Issue: A consistent admission process is the basis for selecting highly qualified candidates for the program. A climate of trust andprofessionalism is essential during student academic life. Program graduates are the product of the Program’s academic andclinical delivery. Their excellence is key for the public trust in our Program’s capacities.OUTCOMEINDICATOR(S) OF SUCCESSTIME FRAMEThe Program will have advancedstanding up to 60 credits fordoctoral degrees.The Program will foster reciprocation of degrees(Ph.D, FNP, MD, IMG) in order to boost itsstudent enrollment, (e.g. From Acupunctureschools, that are certified by the NationalCertification Commission for Acupuncture andOriental Medicine)Years 1-5The Program will have a MarketingPlan for the AmericasThe Program will establish a collaboration with theVP and Director of International Affairs ofSUAGM, to initiate a marketing plan for theprincipal countries in Latin America.Year 1The Program will have separate admissionrequirements for international students, accordingto the countries identified.The Program will develop online tools to attractpotential students from the Americas (Websites,Videos, etc.)The program will establish a booklet or informationpackage for prospective students.Year 2Year 3
The Program will refer an information package onHousing, Restaurants, Life-in Puerto Rico.The Program will foster greater communication ofYear 4its academic offer with the universities that havecollaboration with the SUAGM, through theoriginal marketing plan with the VP of InternationalAffairs and Director of International AffairsThe Program will foster greater communicationwith the World Naturopathic Federation, and assigna faculty member the task to serve as Liaison.The Program will send representatives to travel toother universities in Latin America to fostercollaborations and MOUs.Year 5The Program will establish MOU with otheruniversities and/or health care facilities andprograms in Latin America and Continental UnitedStates that provide holistic care, in order to promoteits academic offer to health professionals.FOCUS AREA 2 FACULTY (DEVELOPMENT, RECRUITMENT)Issue: The NMDP faculty will pursue the highest competencies on their specialty areas.OUTCOMEThe Program will open theContinued Education Standard ofCNME AccreditationINDICATOR(S) OF SUCCESSA liaison between the Board of Examiners ofDoctors of Naturopathy of Puerto Rico and theContinued Education Department of the UAGMwill be fostered in order to synchronize the growthand development of naturopathic physicians in ourTIME FRAMEYear 1-5
island with continued education geared fornaturopathic medicine.The NMDP will have a total of 5full time members2 faculty members will have the rank of assistantprofessorsYear 33 faculty members will be regular faculty term witha 10–month contract (RT)FOCUS AREA 3 RESEARCH (RESEARCH, EXTERNAL FUNDING)Issue: The research program of the NMDP.OUTCOMEINDICATOR(S) OF SUCCESSTIME FRAMEIncreased number of facultymembers engaged in research andproposal writing.Faculty submissions of their research proposals tothe corresponding agencies. A mínimum of oneproposal submitted annually.Target dates according to the fundingagencies.Establish research and professionalcollaboration presentations alongwith colleagues from otheruniversities.Researchers from other universities collaboratingwith our Program faculty in research, presentations,and publications.According to the research plan to beestablished by researchers.Develop our first research study.Approved research proposal. Ongoing researchactivities.Year 5
FOCUS AREA 4 CLINICAL COMPONENT (Experience Design)Issue: An excellent clinical component in our Program is essential for our students to acquire the clinical competencies requiredfor CNME.OUTCOMEDevelop a Laboratory Diagnosticfacility, in order to perform STATCBC, CMP, BMP, U/AINDICATOR(S) OF SUCCESSAssignment of space at the SHS for laboratoryCLIA certified facility.TIME FRAMEYear 1Initiate collaboration with the Medical TechnologistDepartment in order to have a collaborationbetween the program and department and share onefaculty memberThrough external funds, acquire one laminar flowhood in order to have sterile preparation of IVfluids.Year 2Year 3Establish a Standardize PatientProgram (SPP) for the clinic andintegrative and clinical anddiagnostic coursesDesign a series of patient scenarios in whichvolunteers are paid a standard fee, in order tosimulate common disorders.Year 1-5
Recruit one SPP coordinator to pair appointments,professional service documentation, patientscenarios, with the clinic and CPD coursesInitiate ND Private Practice ClinicConsult creation of ND Private Practice Cliniccontracts with Human ResourcesYear 5Recruit 1 additional administrative assistant andassign specific functions of inventory, generalinsurance billing, laboratory billing, and electronichealth record and coding.Interdisciplinary ClinicInitiate Collegial collaboration with other specialistsuch as Dieticians, Nutritionist, Oncology, InternalMedicine Physician, Pneumologist and OsteopathicPhysicians, to have clinical shifts.Year 1-5FOCUS AREA 5 COMMUNITY IMPACT (COMMUNITY SERVICE)Issue: Our Program needs to serve the community. Students and faculty must be aware of their role and impact within theircommunity. Our Program need to lead initiatives geared to the health prevention, wellness and diminish disease impact.OUTCOMERedesign courses so thatcommunity services are integral tothe academic and clinical scenariosINDICATOR(S) OF SUCCESSPromote attendance at clinical service communityprojects among students and faculty.TIME FRAMEYear 3FOCUS 6 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (GOVERNANCE, ACCREDITATION)Issue: The Program administration efficiency in operations and governance is crucial to meet the stakeholder’s expectations.OutcomeThe NMDP will obtain initialaccreditation status foraccreditation by the Council ofIndicator(s) of SuccessCNME decision and initial accreditation statusgranted.Time frameYear 5
Naturopathic Medicine Education(CNME).One academic coordinator will beappointed to the Program.Appointment of one academic coordinator.Year 1FOCUS AREA 7: CURRICULUM (COURSES, SYLLABI, LITERATURE RESOURCES)Issue: The Programs administration efficiency in operations and governance is crucial to meet the stakeholder’s expectations.OUTCOMEReview of the courses every fiveyears.The NMDP will developcollaboration with otherNaturopathic CNME accreditedSchools to receive visitingprofessors at UAGM- NMDP.NPLEX ResultsINDICATOR(S) OF SUCCESSTIME FRAMEAt least 50% of the courses will be reevaluated andthe Professor will fill the AR-1 ReportYear 1-5At least one professor from another NaturopathicSchool will be teaching one term as a guestprofessor.Year 1-5At least 40% of the present cohort will have passedthe NPLEX I and IIYear 1Strategy: To elevate the Admission Pre-requisitesCourses Average to 3.0At least 45% of the present cohort will have passedthe NPLEX I and IIStrategy: To have a linear plot of admissions GPAvs. Second Year GPAYear 2
At least 50% of the present cohort will have passedthe NPLEX I and IIYear 3Strategy: By this year, the new curriculum will beinstalled and NPLEX Review courses will be inplace.At least 65% of the present cohort will have passedYear 4the NPLEX I and IIStrategy: Install a recommendation system forNPLEX I. Students must comply with a minimumGPA in order to take the NPLEX.At least 70% of the present cohort will have passedthe NPLEX I and IIStrategy: At least 25% of lecturers must be itemwriters and 100% of faculty must be item writersfor the NPLEX.Year 5
Naturopathic Medicine Doctoral Program Strategic Plan 2018-2023 Vision UAGM VISION 2025 NMD PROGRAM VISION . At least one professor from another Naturopathic School will be teaching one term as a guest professor. Year 1-5 NPLEX Results At least 40% of the present cohort will have passed
