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?

11. What are the financial aid options?

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 more extended What is Homeopathy section of this website for more information. 

2. How popular is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is the second 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 Doctoral Program: This is a four-year full time program that offers a doctoral degree on completion (Doctor of Hahnemannian Principles). It comprises 4280 hours.

• Part Time Certificate Program: This three year, 1104 hour weekend program (one weekend per month) prepares the student for practice at their level of licensure, or as a Homeopathic Medical Assistant in Arizona, and to sit for the Council for Homeopathic Certification exam, the CCH certification.

• Distance-Learning Programs:  AMCH offers two distance learning programs that are 40 and 50 hours in length and are CD based

• Acute Care Program: This six month, 40-hour Saturday course is a classroom version of the Distance Learning Program I.

• Advanced Standing: 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. More Information

4. Are you licensed or accredited as a school?

The school is licensed through the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Our certificate programs are accredited through the Council for Homeopathic Education (not recognized by the USDE).

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5. Who can attend the programs?

Prerequisites for the Certificate Programs include a Bachelors degree or an Associates degree with at least two years of work in a medical or veterinary field, as appropriate.

Prerequisites for the proposed 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.  Distance learning and acute care programs are open to the general public.

6. What is the curriculum like?

Doctoral Program: The AMCH doctoral program spans 4280 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. The program is offered either on campus or synchronous online.

Certificate Program: The curriculum covers three years, one to two days per week. The combined classroom, clinical, supervision and mentorship materials total 1104 hours. The program is offered either on campus or synchronous online.

Acute Care Program: The acute care program offers a 40 hour introduction to homeopathic medicine. This program meets one day per month for six months. It is also offered in a distance learning format.

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?

All our programs have online options. 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 AMCH Postgraduate Program 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. 

11. What are the financial aid options?

AMCH is not able to offer low interest federal loans at this time.  Contact our accounts representative for more information about financing options. 

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