Career in Homeopathy
The base of this branch or subject is enticingly unique. This works on a fundamental principal that ‘like attracts like’. Or say like is cured by like. Homeopathy is an alternative form of medicine. This natural method of therapy was demonstrated by a German scientist Hahnemann in 1806.
Key to Success
To be successful in Homeopathy Industry you should have/ develop:
- Good Diagnosing ability
- Self-confidence
- Caring nature
- Good communication
Scope and Opportunities
Private practice is the main option for homeopaths. Elite class is more prone towards homeopathy due to the less side effects. (needs research)
Lifestyle & Social Status
Comparatively Indian population has started considering Homeopathy as an effective way of treatment. Homeopathy offers treatment for many dangerous diseases for which there is no cure in allopathy. That’s why Homeopathy doctors list a social popular.
Job Profile
The fresh graduates/post graduates of Homeopathy are generally employed in Hospitals/clinics (Both private and Govt.) as
- Junior doctors
- Junior surgeons
- Teaching Faculty/Professor in colleges and institutes all over the country
- Research institutes as researchers
- Training institutes as teachers
- Clinic – Own clinical Practice
Skill Sets
- Good at communicating
- Skilled at decision-making and problem-solving
- Motivated and organized
- Observant, methodical and accurate
- Able to work well under pressure
- Skilled at analyzing and interpreting information
Work Value
- Relief from stress
- Social Status
- Job Security
- Financial stability
- Increase in concentration power, with an enhanced focus
Current Job Scenario
There are huge opportunities both in India and abroad for homeopathy. A homeopathic doctor can work as a medical officer/doctor at any government and private homoeopathic hospitals. Any individual can start their homeopathic practice or even can run a retail shop of homoeopathy medicines. Apart from that, Homoeopathic practitioners can work with industries engaged in homoeopathic preparations. They can also be in teaching as a Professor /lecturer in homoeopathic colleges or do a research.
Starting salary scale of government homeopathic doctors is Rs. 10, 000/- for a BHMS graduate. Minimum pay scale for a homeopathy professor is Rs. 8,000/- per month. Remuneration of a private practitioner will be completely depending on the efforts taken and your professional and competent practitioner can earn more. Running own pharmaceutical company is more profitable than other jobs. But it totally depends upon sales turn over.
Top Recruiters
- Private hospitals employ as junior doctors
- Colleges as teachers
- Ayush
Course Synopsis
| Course Options | BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery | M.D. (Homeopathy) |
| Academic Eligibility | 10+2 (Science) PCB | BHMS |
| Fees | Rs.50000/ per year | Rs.65000/ per year |
| Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1 | Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs | Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs |
| Expenditure in Tier-2 | Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs | Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs |
| Duration | 5 ½ year duration (with 1 year internship) | 3 years |
| Mode | ||
| Approved | Homeopathy Council | Homeopathy Concil |
| Affiliation | Respected University | Respected University |
| Specialization | ||
| Entrance Exam | State Level CET and NEET | University level CET |
Medical consultant Career prospect
- Chief medical office
- Homeopathic doctor
- Homeopathic professor
- Electro homeopathy doctor
Entrance Exam
- National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Common Entrance Test (BVP CET)
- Engineering, Agricultural, and Medical Common Entrance Test (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh) (EAMCET)
- Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET)
- Kerala Engineering, Agriculture and Medical (KEAM) and
- Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PUCET)
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