Can I practice homeopathy after MBBS?

Nope. It’s not legal to practise allopathy without having a degree in allopathy field. MD in homeopathic medicines is allowed after BHMS, not in allopathic which is exclusively for allopathic graduates (MBBS). So, it’s illegal to practise allopathic after having the degree for homeopathic.

Who can practice homeopathy in India?

You need to have BHMS degree from a recognized college to become eligible for practice in India. Also, getting registered as a homeopathy doctor is necessary after BHMS degree. There is no short term diploma available for such courses. You can get admission based on entrance exam.

Can homeopathy practice allopathy?

The amendment allowed homeopaths, along with Ayurveda and Unani practitioners to practice allopathy after undergoing a year-long certificate course in pharmacology. The petitioner body received strong support from the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), which has also opposed the government policy.

Is BHMS equal to MBBS?

As a degree B H M S and M B B S are equal . Both can work as RMP -Registered Medical Practitioner in their respective field of medicine . Both can apply for any job for which degree is minimum qualification . In Govt Service as Junior Doctor gets same salary .

Can I practice homeopathy without degree in India?

Legally, you need to have a DHMS or BHMS degree to practice Homeopathy in India. Homeopathic medicines are not considered over-the-counter medicines in India. There are thousands of people who use Homeopathy in their circles without any proper qualification.

How can I get homeopathy degree in India?

Homeopathy, like other regular medical courses, requires five and a half years medical training. This also includes one year of compulsory rotatory internship. Seats to BHMS are filled up through an All-India Entrance examination or regional/ State entrance examination.

Do homeopathic doctors give injections?

“It is clear that the opposite party (doctor), being a homoeopathic practitioner, is not having any authority to administer allopathic medicines i.e. injections.

What a BHMS doctor can do?

BHMS is commonly abbreviated as a Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS). This course covers medical knowledge of various aspects of Homeopathic education. After successful completion of the BHMS course, aspirants can successfully practice as a doctor in Homeopathic.

Should homeopaths and Ayurvedic doctors be trained to prescribe drugs?

They say that since homeopaths and ayurvedic doctors are already prescribing allopathic drugs in small clinics that are hard to regulate, it is better to train them to do so. “There is no doubt that there are fewer or no MBBS doctors in villages,” said Dr Anant Phadke, co-convenor of the Jan Arogya Abhiyan, a people’s health movement.

Is bridge course in homeopathy available in India?

Sanctioned by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, the bridge course started in December 2016 and is open to registered homeopathic practitioners. No other Indian state offers such a course.

Do homeopaths get trained in allopathy?

Many of them say that even now, allopathic doctors hire them as assistants and informally train them in allopathy. “Homeopaths work in private hospitals under a MBBS doctor and eventually learn allopathy,” said Katre. “It is for the benefit of these doctors that homeopaths like us get trained in allopathy.”

Who can practice modern system of medicine or surgery in India?

1.1.3 No person other than a doctor having qualification recognised by Medical Council of India and registered with Medical Council of India/State Medical Council (s) is allowed to practice Modern system of Medicine or Surgery.