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After completing the degree course from a homeopathy college, one has two options: either join a leading practitioner as an apprentice or start one’s own clinic. Once the student has a degree, he can start practicing right away. On can become a homeopathic doctor even though he may have studied arts in school. However, a background in science is definitely added advantage.
Experience is not that important, what matters is how well the doctor diagnoses the patient’s symptoms and how quickly can he cures the patient.
Even though a fair majority prefer allopathic doctors, the size of the population going to homeopathic doctors is on the increase. If one has some money to spare, one could rent a clinic in a posh locality which is easily accessible. But if short on cash, one can just go ahead and start a clinic in his own home.
The first step to establish a clientele is to offer services to friends and neighbours either free of cost or at discounted rates. Once the credibility is established, word of mouth can do wonders.
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After passing out of school, a prospective homeopath can secure admission in a recognised homeopathic college. Some of the best homeopathy colleges are based in Calcutta and Kerala.
In Mumbai, the Homeopathic College opposite Cooper Hospital offers a BHMS degree. The entire duration of the course is five years and includes internship. Students have to undergo internship at Nanavati Hospital and the homeopathic ward of Cooper Hospital.
Private institutes that advertise in leading newspapers also offer several diploma courses. However, these diplomas are not always reliable and, therefore, a degree course should be preferred.
Other institutes all over India which offer programmes in Homeopathy include: