Academics at AMCH at PIHMA
The AMCH at PIHMA offers a wide range of academic programs and levels of training to meet your needs. We have courses for people newly discovering homeopathy to programs for people seeking a career in homeopathic medicine.
Here you will find an overview of all our programs ranging from beginning to professional levels of training.
Self-Help Programs
Our Self-Help Programs are designed for anyone, anytime, anywhere. Learn at your own pace with these online video modules covering a wide range of acute ailments and common conditions and the use of homeopathic medicine in these conditions. If you are new to homeopathy or want to learn more about how to apply homeopathy in certain situations, this is a great place to start. View the full list of Self-Help Programs here
Introduction to Homeopathic Medicine Course
This 40-hour course provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to first aid and acute care conditions using classical homeopathy and includes lectures on Theory and Philosophy, Materia Medica, repertory work, and case work addressing first aid and acute care. Reading assignments, homework and quizzes are also included. A final exam must be passed at the end of the program to obtain the certificate of completion.
This course is available in three formats; 1. as an online, self-paced study 2. live, classroom based 3. live, online video feed
This course by itself is an excellent experience for those who want to competently use homeopathic remedies in their general health regime. It is also designed to be the foundation course for those wanting to continue their studies for practitioner status in our 3-year program. View the Introduction to Homeopathic Medicine Course page here.
Integrative Medicine Program
This 35-hour online program is one of the most comprehensive training programs in integrative medicine available. This program is self-paced and gives an overview and introduction to Integrative Medicine and its many modalities. It is presented in partnership with the Arizona Homeopathic and Integrative Medicine Association (AHIMA), who have provided the faculty and content. This Integrative Medicine Program prepares physicians, in part, to sit for the Arizona Homeopathy Licensing Exam. View the Integrative Medicine Program page here
Vithoulkas Comprehensive Program in Classical Homeopathy
The Vithoulkas Program meets one evening per week over a 2 year period and is 386 hours of classical homeopathic training including supervised clinical training.
The program is based on the core teachings and lectures of George Vithoulkas and covers the A-Z of Classical Homeopathy-his unique understanding of the Theory of Chronic Diseases, the 12 Levels of Health, documented live cases, and Materia Medica of over 120 remedies.
Due to the unique way that the presentation of the course has been captured, you experience the teaching as if Prof. Vithoulkas is in the room and you are in the class, via his lectures and video case studies. The teacher will answer any questions or issues that arise and will facilitate discussion and will supervise students’ clinical studies.
This course will teach you the essence of homeopathy. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to take the exam to obtain the Diploma from both the American Medical College of Homeopathy and the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy.
Those students who are eligible and wish to transfer to the American Medical College of Homeopathic Practitioner Program can apply at the end of the program. Advanced placement of up to 18 months of the three year program is available. Students who successfully graduate from the Practitioner Program are eligible for national homeopathic certification. View the Vithoulkas Program page here
Homeopathic Practitioner Program
The AMCH Homeopathic Practitioner Program prepares students for professional practice of homeopathic medicine. This program is offered in both a real time synchronous online format and in a classroom format. Online students interact live with the instructor during class. The program is a three year, part-time program, that includes clinical and didactic training. Students attend an average of two weekends per month over three years. This program is specifically designed for both non-licensed and licensed health care professionals to practice classical homeopathy.
The Homeopathic Practitioner Program provides a solid preparation for the professional practice of homeopathic medicine. It is based on a firm academic and practical foundation using the fundamental principles and philosophy of homeopathic medicine. The curriculum is designed to enable students to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the educational learning objectives of the program and the career in which they are being prepared for. Clinical training is integrated fully into the program and includes extensive participation in the PIHMA clinics, mentorship, and supervision. Development of business and marketing skills is also an important part of the program. Professionalism and humanism are the hallmarks of the programs as they are designed to foster the sense of students as members of a learning community and members of the homeopathic profession. View the Homeopathic Practitioner Program page here
International Dual Program
Through its Masters Degree programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and the American Medical College of Homeopathy Homeopathic Practitioner Programs PIHMA is able to offer a dual program in acupuncture and homeopathic medicine whereby students can complete both programs simultaneously. This program is the first of its kind and combines the best of both Eastern and Western traditional medicines. Graduates will develop mastery in both Homeopathic Medicine and Acupuncture. They will receive a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture from PIHMA and a homeopathic Diploma. Graduates will be fully prepared for the complexities of practice in both disciplines. This program leads to expert level knowledge in both Eastern and Western Traditional Medicines. View the International Dual Program page here