In this episode of By the Roots, host Christie Wylde interviews Dr. Cheryl Burdette, an accomplished naturopathic doctor and director of education at Progressive Medical Center. They discuss the integration of naturopathic medicine within conventional healthcare, particularly in oncology, and the importance of residency programs in establishing credibility for naturopathic practitioners. Dr. Burdette shares her experiences in residency, the challenges and benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration, and offers insights for other creators and directors of residency programs, as well as those applying for residency positions. The conversation emphasizes the need for networking and support within the profession to enhance patient care and professional development.
About Dr. Burdette, she/her
Dr. Cheryl Burdette is Director of Education at Progressive Medical Center which is one of the largest integrative clinics in the Southeast. She is the co-founder of Precision Point Diagnostics, a laboratory that focuses on gut-based health and wellness. There she designs clinical profiles and trains clinicians on their utilization. She has a rich history in the integrative medicine laboratory space. She designed and teaches the clinical curriculum for Origins Incubator, a practice management group, that has helped to launch many successful practitioners. She is the Educational Director and on the board of advisors for Xymogen, a physician line pharmaceutical and is on the board of advisors for TheraDura Diagnostik, a German based lab company. She serves on IRB boards, is involved in study design and translational research, and has lectured extensively worldwide. She directs an accredited Naturopathic residency at Progressive. Her passion is teaching about the practice of Integrative and Naturopathic Medicine, to increase awareness of evidenced-based natural therapies, to both rule-in and rule-out tools that are effective in patient care.
Contact Cheryl: cheryl@originsincubator.com
Progressive Medical Center: https://www.progressivemedicalcenter.com/