In 47 states, a license to practice medicine is all a physician needs in order to incorporate homeopathic therapeutics into his or her practice. However, in Arizona, Connecticut, and Nevada, one needs to apply to the state licensing board to obtain a license to practice homeopathy. Board certification in homeopathy for physicians and non-physicians has also been available from the American Board of Homeotherapeutics since 1960.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN HOMEOPATHY

Council on Homeopathic Education
3 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037
518-392-7975

The Council has been evaluating homeopathic educational training for the past 14 years. They provide a list of beginner, intermediate, and advanced homeopathic training programs that they have accredited. Note: there is no currently recognized national standard for homeopathic education.

Hahnemann College of Homeopathy
828 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
510-524-3117

Comprehensive Professional Course

This course is a four year, part-time course offered to all licensed health care practitioners. The course meets in four-day sessions nine times a year for four years, for a total of 36 sessions or 860 hours. The student learns theory, history, philosophy, materia medica and practical aspects of patient management.

International Foundation for Homeopathy
P.O. Box 7
Edmonds, WA 98020
206-776-4147

This foundation offers introductory and intermediate courses in homeopathy. There is a strong clinical and practical emphasis.

National Center for Homeopathy
801 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 306
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-7790

This center offers a beginner level homeopathic course for professionals and the lay people during the summer. They have also offered board certification (D.Ht.) to medical doctors and osteopaths since 1960. In order to be eligible one must have 150 hours of approved homeopathic education credits and have practiced homeopathy for a minimum of three years.

HOMEOPATHY INFORMATION RESOURCES

American Institute of Homeopathy
801 N Fairfax Street, Suite 306
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-246-9501

This organization was founded in 1844. It publishes the Journal of the American Institute of Homeopathy and maintains a list of members who will serve as preceptors for students, residents, and physicians interested in clinical experience in homeopathic practice.

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