Make sure you can afford the cost of tuition and supplies for medical school, as well as loss of income from your time in school. Contact individual schools for cost estimates. You will need a strong support system of family and friends to help you get through this process. Make sure you have one in place!
Homeopathic doctor (the subject of this article) Homeopathic nurse[4] X Research source : you still need education and certification, but don’t need to attend an accredited four-year medical school A traditional doctor who incorporates homeopathic techniques An other healthcare provider (acupuncturist or massage therapist) who incorporates homeopathic techniques: many homeopathic medical schools offer courses in related naturopathic practices Independent practice Affiliation with a hospital or other medical institution (clinic, community health center, etc. )
You can also find non-accredited schools and training programs where you can get a homeopathic education. However, you may not be able to get certified and/or licensed as a doctor with degrees from those programs. Make sure that the school you choose will allow you to follow the path that leads to your goals.
Anatomy Biochemistry Botany Developmental psychology Physiology Any other courses or majors your specific homeopathic medical school requests.
Botanical medicine Emergency and physical medicine Laboratory diagnosis Diagnostic imaging Physical and clinical diagnosis Homeopathy Minor surgery Nutrition Pharmacology Psychology
Submit your residency preferences to the Naturopathic Post-Graduate Association. If they find a match for you, you will be able to pursue and complete your residency. Be aware that there are very few residencies available in homeopathic medicine. Positions are highly competitive.
If a residency isn’t an option, look for a homeopathic doctor in your area who will allow you to shadow his or her practice. Though you won’t have the rigorous educational structure of the residency, you will still get supervised clinical experience before you’re on your own.
Note that certification is not the same as licensure, though it may be required to get a license to practice in your area.
Application for The Council for Homeopathic certification exam requires US or Canadian residency; knowledge of classical homeopathy; 500 hours of homeopathic training; 33 hours of training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and disease; and 250 hours of clinical experience. Certification through the American Institute of Homeopathy requires either an M. D. or a D. O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) in addition to your ND.
Certification organizations usually provide suggestions for how to properly prepare for the exam, as well.
Connecticut, Arizona, and Nevada are the only states that have boards of homeopathic medicine. Contact the homeopathic board if you live in one of those areas. Acupuncturists and chiropractors should contact their own state boards for legal guidance on homeopathy. Practitioners in Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Alaska, Utah, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Washington D. C. should contact their state attorney general’s office.
North American Society of Homeopaths[14] X Research source National Center for Homeopathy[15] X Research source www. nationalcenterforhomeopathy. org American Institute of Homeopathy[16] X Research source www. homeopathyusa. org/ British Homeopathic Association[17] X Research source www. britishhomeopathic. org/ Homeopathic Medical Association (UK)[18] X Research source www. the-hma. org Look for local associations in your region, as well.
Attending homeopathic conferences and seminars Teaching homeopathic classes Mentoring or supervising a homeopathic student Publishing scholarly work in the field of homeopathy
