Is a BHMS from India valid for medical practice as a homeopathic doctor abroad?

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Author: Venkiteswaran      Post Date: 16 May 2024        

Homeopathy across the world

Homeopathy has been in practice since the 18th century. It was founded by a German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Homeopathy soon gained popularity in Europe and other countries. Homeopathy remains a widely practised medical system in many countries of the world. In India Homeopathy is a popular system of medicine and is well accepted. BHMS is the undergraduate course for Homeopathy and is a course quite in demand next to MBBS.

Acceptance of BHMS from India in other countries

While BHMS is the recognized degree for Homeopathy in India, BHMS from India is accepted in other countries also.

Australia

BHMS from India is recognized and accepted in Australia. BHMS-passed candidates can register straight without undergoing any other selection exams in Australia.

Germany

Germany also accepts BHMS from India, but candidates need to have proficiency in the German language.

U A E

In UAE BHMS from India is accepted for practice but after subjecting to the MOH-conducted assessment exam evaluating the candidate's proficiency and capacity in Homeopathy. For practice they need the required license from the regional authorities.

USA and Canada

BHMS graduates from India need to undergo evaluation exams from the North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) for certification and registration in the USA. Similar requirements are there in Canada also. In US the FDA has stringent regulations for homeopathy drugs.

United Kingdom

While BHMS from India is recognized by the General Council and Register of Naturopaths (GCRN) and the Society of Homeopaths in the UK, for practising in the UK the candidates may have to pass assessment and evaluation tests.

Conclusion

Though the above gives a brief glimpse on the matter of BHMS from India for practice in other countries, the conditions and stipulations can change and candidates have to verify and ensure the prevailing updated statutory and other stipulations and regulations in the country of their choice before deciding on the matter.
Author: Sheo Shankar Jha      Post Date: 20 May 2024        
BHMS Graduates having accrued a degree in India have excellent career prospects even abroad. They can look out for opportunities in the countries where people believe in this system and rush to BHMS Graduates for treatment. These graduates work as Homoeopathic Practitioners, Consultants, Researchers or even take up advanced studies.

The salary of BHMS Graduates can increase multiple times after taking a postgraduate qualification in Homeopathy. The top countries where the aspirants remain interested in moving are Dubai, Germany, Canada and the USA.

The US Government does not recognize BHMS prog from India. The aspirants have to apply for registration from the Council for Homeopathic Certification. They can continue their practices once they clear certification.
Here is a list of some certified bodies of practitioners in the USA.-
1) American Board of Homeotherapeutics.
2) Homoeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians.
3) Council for Homeopathic Certification.
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