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Doctoral Program: Curriculum

Course Descriptions

For more detailed course descriptions click here for a downloadable PDF. See also the AMCH Catalog for more details.

Overview of Curriculum

Year One - Year Two - Year Three - Year Four

Year One

The first year provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of homeopathic philosophy and medicine. Homeopathic clinical training begins at the beginning of the program consisting in case observation and problem based learning. Basic medical sciences are taught that give the student a strong foundation on which to build their clinical skills. The basic science curriculum studies the normal structure and function of the body.

Retreat - 40 hours

Basic Sciences - 650 hours

Anatomy/Lab - 200 hours
Physiology - 200 hours
Medical Biochemistry - 120 hours
Neuroanatomy - 60 hours
Epidemiology - 30 hours
Chemistry for Homeopaths Survey Course - 20 hours
Self Care and Stress Management-20 hours

Homeopathy - 290 hours

Philosophy One - 80 hours
Materia Medica One - 120 hours
Repertory - 20 hours
History of Homeopathy - 20 hours
Developing the Capacity to Observe - 50 hours

Clinical Training - 110 hours

Case Observation - 80 hours
Case/Problem Based Learning - 30 hours

Total Hours in First Year - 1050

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Year Two

The second year of training introduces the student to case taking and case analysis skills. Homeopathic medicines within the plant kingdom are explored. Basic medical sciences focus on the body’s pathological transitions through disease along with clinical recognition of these processes using physical, clinical and lab diagnostics.

Basic Sciences - 670 hours

Pathophysiology - 160 hours
Immunology - 20 hours
Embryology - 20 hours
Medical Genetics - 20 hours
Physical Assessment - 80 hours
Counseling Theories and Practice - 20
Laboratory Assessment - 60 hours
Pharmacology - 70 hours
Microbiology/Lab - 40 hours
Endocrinology - 40 hours
Botany for Homeopaths Survey Course - 20 hours
Interpersonal Dynamics - 80 hours
Public Health - 20 hours
Jurisprudence - 20 hours

Homeopathy - 320 hours

Philosophy Two - 20 hours
Materia Medica Two - 120 hours
Repertory Two - 40 hours
Case Taking/Case Analysis One - 40 hours
Developing the Capacity to Perceive - 40 hours
Introduction to Homeopathic Research - 20 hours
Homeopathic Pharmacy - 40 hours

Clinical Training - 100 hours

Formal Clinical Training - 48 hours
Clinical Didactics - 36 hours
Homeopathic Symposium - 18 hours

Total Hours for Second Year - 1090 hours

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Year Three

The third year introduces case management skills and more complex case taking and case analysis. Homeopathic medicines within the animal kingdom are explored. Clinical sciences are introduced including pediatrics, geriatrics, gynecology, obstetrics, neurology, endocrinology, cardiology, pulmonology, urology, dermatology, psychiatry and immunology.

Basic Sciences - 680 hours

Emergency Medicine - 20 hours
Clinical Assessment - 120 hours
Pediatrics - 20 hours
ENT - 20 hours
Neurology - 20 hours
Obstetrics and Gynecology - 60 hours
Urology - 20 hours
Geriatrics - 20 hours
Dermatology - 20 hours
Endocrinology - 20 hours
Psychiatry - 20 hours
Cardiology - 20 hours
Pulmonology - 20 hours
Gastroenterology - 20 hours
Rheumatology - 20 hours
Oncology - 20 hours
Allergies and Immunology - 20 hours
Zoology for Homeopaths Survey Course - 20 hours
Anthropology for Homeopaths Survey Course - 20 hours
Removing Obstacles to Cure - 80 hours
Understanding Other Forms of Healing - 80 hours

Homeopathy - 320 hours

Materia Medica Three - 120 hours
Repertory Three - 40 hours
Case Taking/Case Analysis - 20 hours
Case Management - 40 hours
Preparation for Practice- Part One - 30 hours
Other Forms of Homeopathy - 40 hours
Ethics - 20 hours
Grand Rounds - 10 hours

Clinical Training - 100 hours

Formal Clinical Training - 100 hours

Total Hours for Third Year 1100

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Year Four

The fourth year of the curriculum provides opportunities for elective fields of study. More intensive clinical training occurs as well as supervision. Classes are taught in preparation for setting up a practice. An effort is made to make a smooth transition between training and practice.

Basic Sciences - 170 hours