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CONTENTS1. Introduction 03

2. Why Homeopathy? 04

3. Eligibility Norms 05

4. Course Structure 05

5. Which Institutes to Target? 06

6. What After Graduation? 07

7. International Appeal 08

8. Industry Talk 09

9. Select Institutes Offering BHMS 11

INTRODUCTION

How much we look forward to popping those sweet, white coloured pills? We think of it as the sweet cure to the biter

illness. When the tried and tested allopathic treatment doesn’t cure well, we go for the closest, which is homeopathy to cure it all. It may take some time, but results are assured with discipline and restraint.

The Society of Homeopaths describes the science behind the sweet pills as remedy that uses ‘like with like’ principle. A substance that causes symptoms when taken in large quantities can actually cure the symptoms when taken in minute amounts. This principle can be traced back to the era where Hippocrates (460-377BC) lived. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homeopathy, “Father of Experimental Pharma-cology” lived in Germany where he formulated medicines based on the law of “Like Cures Like” more than 200 years ago.

Programme: Bachelor of Homeopathy and Medical Surgery (B HMS) Eligibility: 10+2 (PCB with English) Duration: 4 ½ years/5 ½ Course Fee: @ Rs. 3000 to Rs. 80,000 per annum Best Institutes For Bachelor’s: Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Govt. Homeopathic Medical College, Calicut, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Mangalore, National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata, Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, Delhi Best Institutes For Master’s/Research: NIH-Kolkata, Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Nehru Homeopathic Medical College-Delhi, Government Homeopathic Medical College-Thiruvananthapuram International Universities: Faculty of Homeopathy, Luton; Institute of Complementary Medicine (KIKOM) University of Bern

THE STRENGTH OF HOMEOPATHY LIES IN ITS HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CURING PEOPLE AT ALL LEVELS OF WELLBEING

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WHY HOMEOPATHY?

In India, the study of homeopathy is well rec-ognized and regulated by authorities. Depart-ment of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy,

Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) was set up in 2003 with the objective of promoting education and research in Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy systems. Homeopathy is listed among others for the National System of Medicine.

India is home to an overwhelming number of homeopaths with figures touching over five lakhs. Increasing demand among Indian patients is viewed as the main cause for the spurt in the number of professionals. With more than five lakh homeopaths in India alone, the pharmaceu-tical market is likely to expand annually by 30% to attain a stupendous value of Rs. 4,600 crores.

The strength of homeopathy lies in its holistic

THERE IS A HUGE DEMAND FOR HOMEOPATHY IN INDIA WITH AT LEAST 40 TO 50 MILLION PEOPLE ADOPTING THIS SYSTEM OF CURE

approach to curing people at all levels of wellbeing. As a consequence, cut-ting-edge research is promoted by institutions like Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH), an autonomous body under the Govern-ment of India.

Eligibility norms Homeopathy aspirants should have passed 10+2 with English, Biology, Phys-ics, and Chemistry as their subjects. Such candidates are eligible to take up examinations for securing admission to the institutes across the country. All-India Written Competitive Test (Admission Test) is conducted by National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata for admission to its 53 seats in B.H.M.S degree course.

Course structureThe objective of the course is to train students to be homeopath physicians to serve both rural and urban population across the country. The course is subdivided into I, II, III and IV BHMS on the basis of the year of study in the course. The physician training is complemented with a training procedure throughout the course.

The first year (I BHMS) is focused on the principles of homeopathy and anatomy. II BHMS students are assessed on modules of microbiology in context of homeopathic studies.

Third phase of study allows students to acquire in depth knowledge of homeo therapeutics. This is taught with the help of homeopathic applications in Gynaecology, Surgery and Medicine as a part of clinical examinations dur-ing the third year at Kerala University.

On passing third year, course in “Practice of Medicine and homeo thera-peutics” constitutes a large portion of IV BHMS. Viva-voice, theory and

Job Roles: Homeopathy Doctor, Scientist, Lecturer Earning Potential: Rs. 10,000 to 15,000 per month for freshers. With experience it can go up from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 100,000 Top Recruiters: Dr. Willmar Schwabe India, Noida; Hahnemann Publishing Company, Kolkata; Fr. Muller Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Division, Karnataka; Sharda Boiron Laboratories, UP; Bakson Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, UP; Government/ private hospitals, Research institutes, Dispensaries



practical examinations are regularly conducted to evaluate progress of the student before reaching the next phase of the course.

Which institutes to target?The National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH), Kolkata pioneers homeopa-thy education in India. It was established in 1975 under the supervision of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences, the institute offers BHMS degree course spread across five and half years with one year of mandatory apprenticeship.

Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Delhi was founded by homeopathy pioneer Padam Bhushan Awardee Late Dr. Yudhvir Singh has been conducting classes for undergraduate course since 1967. There are at least 185 colleges in the country offering BHMS.

WHAT AFTER GRADUATION?

B HMS degree holders take up postgrad-uate studies to specialize in the range of illnesses homeopathy can cure. As

explained by Prof Dr. Mansoor Ali KR, Govt. Homeopathic Medical College, Calicut, “Two specialisations, paediatrics and psychiatry, have gained popularity among students”

The increasing acceptability of homeopathy as innocuous cure to flu, common cold has trig-gered its popularity among children. “Serpentine queues of mothers with infants inside my clinic makes many think that I am a paediatrician,” laughs Dr. Rahul Tewari, a private practitioner in Delhi.

“The armoury of homeopathic drugs is very huge. Allopaths still prescribe a list of less than 200 drugs, whereas homeopaths have to deal

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with 4000 drugs,” says Dr. Manish Bhatia, Founder Director of Hpathy.com

Pharmaceutical companies recruit undergraduates for drug formulation, consultation and drug safety. Research positions are announced at leading research institutes such NIH, Kolkata. India is a booming place for teachers and readers in the field of homeopathy with government as well as private institutions. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission recruit undergradu-ates with three years of experience as Lecturers at government medical col-leges in the state.

International appealAccording to statistics compiled by Holistic and Homeopathic Resource Con-sulting Center, “almost every pharmacy in Germany and France,(20,000) stocks homeopathic remedies” with flu, cold and circulatory symptoms constituting a major share.

Homeopathy is popular course as well as a career option worldwide. Hav-ing originated in Europe, a number of educational and research institutions sprung up worldwide. The Council on Homeopathic Education accredits educational institutes in the US and Canada.

INDUSTRY TALK

Dr Valavan,Manager Scientific Affairs,

Schwabe India

Schwabe is the only MNC operating in the field of homoeopathic manu-facturing. It entered India when the demand for its products shot up. Dr

Valavan reviews the expansion and job outlook.

Q: Do you feel that homeopathy is picking up in India? A: Absolutely! The ASSOCHAM yearly report reveals it all – in 2007, there were about 40-50 million people who opted for homeopathy. And in 2011, the figure jumped to 100-120 million.

Q: Making homeopathic drugs are tougher than allopathy. Is this true? A: Yes, we prepare drugs in serial dilutions. To make a drug of 200 potency, correspondingly we have to undergo 200 steps to achieve the potency. (50,000 potency = 50,000 steps, 100,000 potency = 100,000 steps).

Q: Pharma companies employ BHMS grads. Tell us about verticals and salary range. A: Pharma companies values at least 18 months’ experience. The hierarchy is similar to any corporate company - Officer/Asst/Deputy/General Manager & Director. Homeopaths are hired in R & D, product development, manufac-turing, marketing and sales departments. Entry-level salary of fresher is Rs. 10,000 to 15,000 per month. As your experience increases, it can go up from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 100,000 per month.



Q: Any recent breakthrough. A: There have been many ground breaking experiments in homeopathy. Research done by IIT Bombay has revealed that homeopathy pills work on the principle of nanotechnology. Homeopathic pills made of metals (gold, copper, iron) retain their potency even when diluted to a nanometre or one-billionth of a metre

Select Indian Institutes offering BHMS:Name Location

National Institute of Homeopathy Kolkata

Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College Deralakatte, Mangalore

Govt. Homeopathic Medical College, Calicut

M. Shaikh Homoeopathic Medical College Belgaum

Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College Delhi

Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College Thiruvananthapuram

Orissa Medical College of Homeopathy& Research Orissa

Homoeopathic Medical College Punjab

Vinayaka Mission’s Homoeopathic Medical College Tamil Nadu

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