Edition 11 available now
The NPLEX2 study guide built by NDs who remember the pressure.
Core Knowledge for NPLEX2 gives graduating naturopathic students a concise, organized way to review the material that matters, without wasting precious study hours inside resources built for someone else's exam.
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Made for the way NPLEX2 students actually study.
Not endless theory. Not a heavy publisher voice. A focused companion you can reach for when you need fast, clear review.
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Find what you need quickly
Organized for speed so you can move through high-yield material without constantly digging through unrelated content.
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Review with less noise
Concise explanations help you stay focused during the final stretch when every study block has to count.
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Study with more confidence
Written by NDs who sat through this exam process and understood the difference between knowing more and reviewing better.
What makes it different
A review system, built with unique features.
The book is designed around the reality of compressed study time: fast navigation between chapters, easier to search, and clearer visuals.
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Internal Tabbing
The internal tabbing system allows you to quickly flip through the book to locate specific chapters and sections. It is designed to save time by providing a visual indicator that speeds up this process.
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Content Indexing
The content indexing protocol allows you to locate the exact information you need based on terminology. Each concept and sub-concept is indexed through a logical hierarchy making it easier to find exactly what you need.
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Visual Presentation
Each page is designed with the purpose of simplifying the studying process. The font sizes are strategically placed. Important keynotes are underlined or in bold to improve efficiency.
The common workaround
MD review books can be useful, but they were not built for NPLEX2.
They often include material that is not directly applicable.
Students lose time sorting what matters from what does not.
The voice and structure can feel removed from naturopathic training.
The focused alternative
Core Knowledge for NPLEX2 was created specifically for naturopathic graduates.
Dedicated NPLEX2 preparation from an ND perspective.
Concise review for the final stretch before boards.
Teaches based on the NABNE Blueprint.
Meet the authors
NDs who built the resource they wished they had.
They created Core Knowledge for NPLEX2 because they had gone through the same rigorous preparation and knew students needed something more targeted, practical, and easy to use.
Vincent Lun, ND
Co-author and ND graduate focused on helping students move through NPLEX2 preparation with clarity and structure.
Jeff Zeidenberg, ND
Co-author bringing a patient-centered clinical lens and a practical understanding of how graduates need to review.
Tim Searle, ND
Co-author with a teaching-minded approach to making complex clinical information easier to revisit under pressure.
From students who passed
Recent graduates want concise, usable review. That is what they remember.
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Core Knowledge for NPLEX2 is concise, valuable, and easy to read. I would recommend it as a go-to guide for ND students.
Dr. Jeremy Hayman, ND
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The layout was ideal for studying. The pharmaceutical section was fantastic, and I felt prepared when I wrote NPLEX II.
Denise Clegg, BSc (Hons.), ND
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The notes are concise and well organized for quick review, especially during the last few days of studying before the test.
Dr. Maureen MacDonald, ND
Look inside
Preview the way the guide actually feels in your hands.
Every page is built for fast, high-yield review; the exact conditions, mechanisms, and clinical details NPLEX2 expects you to know. Click any page to take a look inside.
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Edition 11 available now
Order Core Knowledge for NPLEX2.
A dedicated NPLEX2 resource guide for naturopathic students and practitioners preparing for licensing exams.
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FAQ
Questions students usually ask before ordering.
Who is this book for?
It is primarily for naturopathic graduates preparing for the NPLEX2 licensing examination, and can also serve as a high-level reference for ND students and practitioners.
Why was it written?
There are very few dedicated NPLEX2 resources. The authors wanted to give students a focused alternative to sorting through broader MD review materials.
Why should I trust it?
It was written by ND graduates who went through the process themselves and built the book around speed, organization, and applicable review.
How do I know if it is right for me?
Start with the 51-page sample. It gives you a practical feel for the structure, tone, and level of detail before you buy.