Marg Career Library - Homeopathic Doctor

Overview:

Homeopathy is a branch of alternative medicine that is used to treat acute and chronic conditions. It is based on the principle of ‘like cures like’. Thus substances used as remedies are the same as those that would cause similar negative symptoms in a healthy body. In this unique therapeutic system of treatment, certain natural substances are diluted and used in various forms for treatment of many ailments. Homeopaths treat each individual as unique and select an appropriate medicine taking into account symptoms, personal level of health, and emotional state. The courses are designed to give insight about Homeopathy medicine, its foundation, analysis, evaluation, surgery etc. and encompass both clinical and pre-clinical subjects with proper emphasis on theoretical as well as hands on practical sessions.

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Career Path:

Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Degree/Graduation Courses:	B.H.M.S for 5 and half years Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
Higher education/Post Graduation Courses:	M.D in Homeopathy for 3 years Post Graduate Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery Ph.D. for area of Specialization after completion of Master’s degree

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Top Colleges:

National Institute Of Homeopathy, Kolkata
D.N. De. Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital (The West Bengal University of Health Sciences), Kolkata
Nehru Homeopathic Medical College, New Delhi
Vasundhara Raje Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Madhya Pradesh
Bharati Vidyapeeth's Homeopathic Medical College, Pune
Chhadamilal Chouksey Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital (Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya), Bilaspur
Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh
JSPS Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Hyderabad
Dr. Gururaju Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Andhra Pradesh
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
University of Health Science, Vijayawad
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore

Job Opportunities:

Medical Colleges
Homeopathic Clinics
Homeopathic Medicine Stores
Research Institutes
Pharmaceutical Industries
Government/Private Hospitals
Nursing Homes

Job Responsibilities:

Examine patients, take history and prescribe treatments.
Combine medication with appropriate food and healthy habits
Communicate with clients with empathy and care
Manage the case histories and accounts of patient
Monitor and evaluate patient progress
Instructing patients about the use and effects of particular remedies and responding to any queries they may have
Advise on lifestyle issues, such as diet, exercise, and mental health
Refer patients to other health practitioners, as appropriate
Conduct seminars and presentations for groups in the community, or for other health practitioners, to promote homeopathy

Work Life:

They often work in hospital or clinic settings.
They spend significant amount of time with patients, diagnosing their symptoms, lifestyle, diet, personality and other factors to determine the appropriate treatment.
Homeopathic doctors also spend time maintaining client records.
With experience, they may find teaching opportunities at one of the colleges offering homeopathic courses or complementary therapy courses offering modules in homeopathy.

Key Skills:

Well-developed interpersonal, communication and listening skills for case-taking and patient management
Ability to understand and analyse
Self-confidence
Service orientation
Critical Thinking
Decision making