Homeopathy is an alternative form of medicine that use alternative methods and techniques for healing patients. It is based on the idea that ‘like cures like’ – that substances which cause symptoms can, in very small amounts, be used to cure or ease them. Homeopaths must conduct a great deal of research as part of their job. They must keep up with trends in the industry, new herbs, and new healing techniques that may be used for their patients. They often handle physical exams with their patients, particularly when they come in for a specific ailment. A homeopath is more of a general practitioner within the holistic medicine world and looks at the whole person to understand the mental, emotional, and physical state, and how these may all relate to and cause disruptions in any of the patient’s problem areas.

Courses and Eligibility:

Homoeopathy education is offered at graduate and postgraduate degree levels. The entry requirement for Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) is a pass in 10+2 examination in the science stream with biology as one of the core subjects. Like any other course in medicine, the duration is five and a half years including one year of compulsory internship. The postgraduate course in Homoeopathy MD (Homy) is of three year duration. The eligibility requirement for MD (Homy) is a BHMS degree. Candidates are subjected to go through an entrance test for admissions in the aforementioned courses in homeopathy.

Career Prospects:

A homoeopathic practitioner can be employed as medical officer/doctor at government and private hospitals. They can also work in industries engaged in homoeopathic preparations. Experienced candidates can work as professors in homoeopathic institutes or even engage in research. Because the push is on for a more natural way of living, there is great potential for homeopaths and related job opportunities. More and more people are turning to homeopathy or related holistic methods of healing and dealing with their illnesses and health conditions, and this means that there is great potential for jobs in the field. Working within a holistic medicine clinic can provide great job opportunities, and there are also a great number of small or private clinics popping up in the field of homeopathy.

Remuneration:

BHMS graduates can earn a starting salary around Rs.8000 per month in government hospitals. In case of private practice, the remuneration solely depends on an individual's professional reputation. Dedicated and competent practitioners can earn a handsome pay package in the private sector.

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