The Power of Unity!
We are grateful that all National University of Medical Sciences (USA, Spain) graduates in New Brunswick have been accepted by the new regulatory college, stablished in June 2025.
This was a wise decision by the organization that initiated the process. On their behalf, a lawyer contacted all our graduates, as well as others, to inform them that they would be eligible to join the college as long as they are practicing in the province.
Because of this inclusive approach, there was no opposition from the National Academy of Osteopathy, National University of medical Sciences, our graduates, or other practitioners.
As demonstrated in Quebec, a regulatory process can be delayed or halted if it excludes certain practitioners. In Quebec, attempts were made to exclude graduates from several schools, which led those schools to file complaints with the government. The government ultimately paused the process and instructed the Quebec organization to make changes to ensure no one’s career would be jeopardized.
This experience highlighted an important lesson for New Brunswick: the regulatory process must be inclusive so that all manual osteopaths can continue to work.