Key History of AMCH at PIHMA Center for Professional Education & Development
The American Medical College of Homeopathy (AMCH) was established in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1999. Originally named the Desert Institute School of Classical Homeopathy, it changed its name to the American Medical College of Homeopathy in 2006. It was founded by Todd Rowe MD, MD(H), CCH, DHt, Thelma Rowe PsyD, Patrick Hesselmann CCH and Lesley Hesselmann DiHom.
1996
- Begin AMCH Self-paced Distance Learning Program
1999
- Achieve non-profit status for the Desert Institute School of Homeopathy (DISCH)
2002
- First Certificate Program Class Graduates
2004
- Council for Homeopathic Education Provisional Accreditation
2005
- Launch of Acute Care Course
2006
- Council for Homeopathic Education Full Accreditation
- American Medical College of Homeopathy (AMCH)
2009
- Launch Online Training
- Relocation to Larger Campus
2010
- NASDAQ Ceremony
2011
- Launch Doctoral Program
2012
- Initiate Integrative Medicine program
- Place Doctoral Program on Hold
2015
- AMCofH closure and programs acquired by PIHMA College and Clinic (Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture)
2019
- Homeopathy Courses migrated to PIHMA Center for Professional Education & Development (CPED)
- PIHMA Center for Professional Education & Development (CPED) spun off into separate, stand-alone company