How to become a Homeopathic doctor

Homeopathy is the system of different medicines. The concept of homeopathy is that the body revives itself because of its self-healing power. In other words, Homeopathy treatment is the holistic medical system that involves the treatment of patients with high dilutions of the homeopathic medicines mainly in liquid and tablet form, which enhances the body’s natural healing system.

Homeopathy is the third popular medicine system in India, after the allopathic and the ayurvedic system. According to this system the emotions, the mind, and the body are connected and medicines that have an effect on them will be the best fit for the patient. The disconnect between these three will cause some type of illness to the person. 

The homeopathic pharmacy has been divided into three fields-

• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Skin specialist
• Infertility and sex specialist

Homoeopathic treatment involves using highly diluted substances derived from plants, animals, minerals, or other natural sources to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. Here are the primary responsibilities and activities of a Homeopathic Doctor:

• Patient Consultations: Homeopathic Doctors thoroughly consult with patients to understand their medical history, symptoms, and overall health. They use this information to prescribe appropriate homoeopathic remedies.
• Homoeopathic Remedies: The Homoeopathic Doctor selects and prescribes highly diluted homoeopathic remedies based on the patient's symptoms and individual constitution. These remedies are chosen to match the patient's symptoms and trigger a healing response.
• Personalized Treatment Plans: Homeopaths create personalized treatment plans for each patient, considering their unique health conditions and overall well-being.
• Follow-up and Monitoring: Homeopathic Doctors regularly follow up with patients to monitor their progress, adjust treatment as needed, and ensure the desired results.
• Prevention and Health Promotion: Homeopaths emphasize preventive care and health promotion, encouraging patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle and avoid factors that may lead to illness.
• Holistic Approach: Homeopathy takes a holistic approach, considering the physical symptoms and the mental and emotional aspects of the patient's health.
• Integration with Conventional Medicine: Some Homeopathic Doctors work with conventional medical practitioners to provide complementary care and support for patients.
• Research and Education: Homeopathic Doctors may research to advance the understanding and effectiveness of homoeopathic treatments. They also educate patients about homoeopathy and its principles.
• Specialization: Some Homeopathic Doctors specialize in specific areas, such as paediatrics, dermatology, or mental health, focusing on treating particular conditions.

• Homeopathic doctors should good active listening, critical thinking, speaking, judgment and decision making, complex problem solving, and learning skills.
• The students and the doctors should have skills like accounting software, information retrieval or search software, label-making software, medical software, and spreadsheet software.
• A Homeopathic Doctor should also have well-developed interpersonal, communication, and listening skills for case-study and patient managing.

Apart from that, there are other skills that are an essential part of a Homeopath’s personality-

•   Communication skills
•   Detail-oriented
•   Leadership skills
•   Organizational skills
•   Patience
•   Physical stamina
•   Problem-solving skills

Salary information for a Homeopathic Doctor in India:

• Minimum Monthly Salary: For entry-level Homeopathic Doctors or those starting their careers, the monthly salary may range from INR 15,000 to INR 25,000, especially in small clinics or as interns.
• Maximum Monthly Salary: Established and highly experienced Homeopathic Doctors with successful practices can earn a maximum monthly salary of INR 50,000 to INR 1,00,000 or more.
• Annual Salary: The annual salary of a Homeopathic Doctor can be from INR 2,00,000 to several lakhs, depending on their level of experience, the size of their practice, and the number of patients they treat.
• Highest Paying Job and Scope: The highest paying job for a Homeopathic Doctor is often found in running a successful private practice, especially in urban areas or regions with a high demand for alternative medicine. Homoeopathic Doctors with specialized expertise in specific health conditions or a reputation for successful treatment outcomes can attract more patients and higher fees.The scope for Homeopathic Doctors in India is promising, as many people seek alternative and holistic approaches to healthcare. Homoeopathy is a popular form of alternative medicine, and Homeopathic Doctors can find opportunities in private practice, homoeopathic hospitals, wellness centres, and non-profit organizations focused on alternative medicine.

Bachelors-

·         NEET 2020 – National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test

·         PUCET 2020 – Punjab University Common Entrance Test

·         KEAM 2020 – Kerala Engineering, Agriculture and Medical

·         IPU CET 2020 – Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test

·         BVP CET 2020 – Bharati Vidyapeeth Common Entrance Test

 

       Some of the popular entrance exams for Post Graduate course are as follows-

Masters-

Ø  National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test–Post Graduate (NEET-PG) is one of the most popular, national-level medical entrance exams.

Ø  Homoeopathic Medicine (PGMET-H)

Ø  WBPGHAT- West Bengal Post Graduate Homeopathy Admission Test  

Ø  Kerala CEE MD Homeopathy Entrance Examination

Ø  Andhra Pradesh Homoeopathy Entrance Test

Ø  The All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET)

Ø  Maharashtra PGH-CET – Common Entrance Test

• Medical colleges
• Charitable institutions
• Clinic
• Homeopathic medicine store
• Research institutes
• Consultancies
• Training institutes
• Life science industries
• Healthcare community
• Pharmaceutical industries
• Government/ private hospitals
• Nursing home
• Dispensaries