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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is homeopathy?
  2. How popular is homeopathy?
  3. What programs are offered at the college?
  4. Are you licensed or accredited as a school?
  5. Who can attend the program?
  6. What is the curriculum like?"
  7. What is the faculty like?
  8. Are there options for distance learning?
  9. Is there post-graduate training?
  10. What types of careers are available in homeopathy?

1. What is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that is holistic, scientifically based, safe to use, inexpensive and can cure chronic disease.  It is a system of medicine that is unique and different from other therapies like naturopathic medicine, herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutritional medicine and mind-body medicine.  It was founded by Samuel Hahnemann over 200 years ago, although the principles on which it is based have been utilized in healing for thousands of years.    Homeopathic remedies work through activating the body’s own powers of self-regulation and self-healing.  Since its inception, homeopathy has benefited people from all walks of life and of any age, in countries all over the world.  Please see the What is Homeopathy section of this website for more information. 

2. How popular is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is the third most common form of alternative medicine in the world today and the fastest growing. Arizona has been said by many to be the alternative medicine capital of the United States.  Arizona has a homeopathic licensing board, nursing board and naturopathic licensing board that include homeopathy within their scope of practice.  

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3. What programs are offered at the college?

The American Medical College of Homeopathy offers the following programs of study: 

  • Full-Time Program:  This is a four-year full time program that offers a doctoral degree on completion (Doctor of Classical Homeopathy). 
  • Part-Time Tracks:  AMCH offers two part-time tracks.  The first is the medical only part of the full-time curriculum for homeopathic practitioners.  The second is the homeopathic only part of the full-time curriculum for licensed medical professionals. 
  • Distance-Learning Programs:  AMCH offers two distance learning programs that are 40 and 50 hours in length and are CD based. 

4. Are you licensed or accredited as a school?

The school is licensed through the post secondary board of education here in Arizona.  The school is provisionally accredited through the Council for Homeopathic Education (not recognized by the State of Arizona).  AMCH is a candidate for federal accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

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5. Who can attend the program?

Prerequisites for the Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine Program include a bachelor’s degree coupled with introductory classes in physics, biology, chemistry and psychology.  There are no prerequisites for the distance learning programs.  See the prerequisite section for more details.

6. What is the curriculum like?

The Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine Program spans 4000 hours over four years. The curriculum is comprehensive and offers a solid foundation in the basic sciences as well as preparing a student for professional practice. Roughly half of the training is medically focused and half is homeopathically focused.  Clinically training is a central part of our curriculum and spans all four years of the program. 

7. What is the faculty like?

AMCH has recruited some of the finest faculty in the country.  The student faculty ratio is 12/1, while our student/clinician ratio is 6/1.  We believe in keeping class sizes small that learning can be individualized. 

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8. Are there options for distance learning?

We have introductory courses that are available on CD. These are a 40-hour introductory course and a 50-hour intermediate course. 

9. Is there post-graduate training?

The Desert Institute Seminars is a post-graduate program that holds ongoing seminars in classical homeopathy.  These are scheduled 3-4 times per year. 

10. What types of careers are available in homeopathy?

Becoming a homeopathic physician is an excellent career choice.  A career as a homeopathic physician is exciting, challenging and financially rewarding.  Now is an excellent time to enter the profession.  Homeopathic medicine is gaining increasing respect within the healthcare community.  Most of our graduates go on to practice homeopathic medicine.  Career opportunities are also available in homeopathic research, teaching and pharmacy. 

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