Marcia Prenguber

Dr. Marcia Prenguber serves as Dean of the Naturopathic Medicine Program at the University of Western States in Portland, OR. Her career merges clinical expertise in naturopathic oncology with extensive academic leadership. She holds a Fellowship from the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) following a two-year residency in integrative cancer care. Prior to her current role, she served as Dean of the University of Bridgeport School of Naturopathic Medicine and directed integrative care at the Indiana University Goshen Center for Cancer Care.

• Former President of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)
• Founding member of the Naturopathic Post-Graduate Association

Dr. Prenguber’s expertise spans clinical practice (14 years in naturopathic oncology), academic administration, and medical education. She has pioneered centralized application systems for naturopathic programs and holds dual backgrounds in education/administration and clinical medicine.

Awards: 2008 Naturopathic Physician of the Year, recognizing her contributions to advancing naturopathic medicine standards.

Key Contributions: Developed curricula integrating evidence-based naturopathic modalities with conventional cancer care. Advocated for accreditation standards through CNME. Pioneered hospital-based naturopathic oncology practices in Indiana.