Admissions Prerequisites

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There are two sets of prerequisites: Program Specific Prerequisites and General Prerequisites for all Programs.

Program Specific Prerequisites

Prerequisites for the Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine Program

All candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (or the equivalent as determined by AMCH) from an institution outside the United States. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in all post-secondary work.

Applicants must also successfully complete the following course work:
• Anatomy: 6 semester credits
• Physiology: 6 semester credits
• Pathohysiology: 6 semester credits
• CPR Training

Prerequisite courses not taken within ten years of matriculation into the program are subject to review. Additional coursework may be required.

These classes can be completed prior to or concurrent with the program.

Students enrolled in on-line programs are required to have a computer with high speed internet access and basic computer familiarity.

Prerequisites for the Homeopathic Practitioner Program

This program is open to non-medically licensed practitioners as well as licensed practitioners. All applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree with two years of experience in allied health. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in all post-secondary work.

Non-medically licensed applicants must also successfully complete the following course work:

• Anatomy: 6 semester credits

• Physiology: 6 semester credits

• CPR Training

Prerequisite courses not taken within seven years of matriculation into the program are subject to review. Additional coursework may be required.

These classes can be completed prior to or concurrent with the program.

Prerequisites for the Homeopathic Practitioner Online Program

In addition to the prerequisites listed above, students must have a computer with high speed (DSL) or broad band internet access. Click here for specific system requirement questions.

Prerequisites for the Homeopathic Practitioner Distance Learning Program
There are no prerequisites for all of the current distance learning programs. 

Prerequisites for the Acute Care Program
There are no prerequisites for the Acute Care Program. 

Prerequisites for the Preceptorship Programs
The prerequisites for the Preceptorship I program is that the student must currently be enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Naturopathic, Osteopathic or Medical College. The prerequisite for the Preceptorship II Program is that the student must be enrolled or in good standing in an accredited Naturopathic Medical School.

General Admission Prerequisites for All Programs

Well-rounded individuals with backgrounds in the humanities, arts or social sciences are often excellent candidates for becoming homeopathic practitioners. AMCH encourages a broad range of life experiences rather than a narrow basic science foundation. Criteria for selecting applicants for admission to AMCH’s programs include motivation, intellect, and character essential to becoming a practitioner. Applicants are considered on the basis of academic performance, maturity, and demonstrated humanitarian qualities. Work and/or volunteer experience in health care, coupled with an awareness of the field of natural medicine, is strongly recommended.

Applicants for admission are evaluated on their:

• Affinity for and prior experience with homeopathic medicine

• Letters of recommendation

• Overall scholastic record

• Dedication to serve, compassion, critical thinking skills, ability to communicate, and self-discipline

• Understanding and appreciation of health care issues.
  Application including essays

• Other achievements such as awards or accomplishments

Technical Standards

In addition, applicants must possess certain skills that allow them to safely and effectively practice homeopathic medicine. These skills include:

• Motor Skills

• Observational and Sensory Skills

• Communication Skills

• Conceptual Skills

• Social Skills

• Professionalism

• Computer skills

Applicants to AMCH must possess the following general qualities: critical thinking, sound judgment, emotional stability and maturity, empathy, physical and mental stamina, and the ability to learn and function in a wide variety of educational settings. In all phases of homeopathic education, students must use their intellectual ability and must maintain emotional stability, particularly when under stress. Graduates of AMCH must have the knowledge and skills to function in a broad variety of clinical situations and render a wide spectrum of patient care.

These skills and qualities will be assessed based on the applicant’s resume, essay, interview and references. 

Applicants With Disabilities

Applicants are selected regardless of race, gender, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disabilities, or any other protected class under local, state, or federal law. AMCH, in accordance with Section 504 of the 1974 Vocational Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Public Law-101-336), has established the aforementioned essential functions of medical students and physicians. AMCH must ensure that patients are not placed in jeopardy by students or physicians as a result of substantially impaired intellectual, physical, or emotional functions. Students will be assessed not only on their scholastic accomplishments, but also in their physical and emotional capacities to meet the full requirements of the curriculum and to graduate as skilled and effective practitioners of homeopathic medicine.

Applicants who believe they may not meet the criteria listed above should contact the Admissions Director to discuss his or her specific circumstances. The Director will coordinate assessment and accommodations as deemed appropriate.