BHMS / Homeopathy Course – All Information

Welcome to our blog, where we explore the transformative journey offered by the Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) program. Designed to blend deep-rooted homeopathic principles with modern health sciences, our BHMS course prepares students to become holistic healthcare practitioners. Whether you’re aiming to serve in urban or rural settings, our program equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the evolving field of healthcare.

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Duration of the BHMS Course – The duration of the B.H.M.S. Programme shall be five years and six months.

Degree to be Awarded

Upon successfully passing all examinations and completing the prescribed course of study, which spans over five years and six months, along with a twelve-month compulsory rotatory internship, candidates will be awarded the Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) degree. This certification marks their readiness to embark on professional roles in the healthcare sector.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction for the BHMS programme is English, ensuring that students are well-prepared to engage with global advancements in healthcare and integrate them into their practice.

Pattern of Study

The BHMS course is meticulously structured to provide a comprehensive education in Homeopathy. Here’s how the curriculum is organized:

• Foundation Programme: Immediately following admission, students undergo a rigorous 15-day, 90-hour Foundation Programme. This initiation covers the history of Homeopathy, global developments in the field, and essential skills such as interpersonal communication, stress and time management, and first aid.
• Professional Sessions: The course includes detailed professional sessions across the first four years:
  • First Professional Session: 2268 hours of instruction over 324 days, including clinical classes in various healthcare settings.
  • Second, Third, and Fourth Professional Sessions: Each session consists of at least 1512 instructional hours over 216 days, including regular clinical practice.
• Additional Learning: Each student’s schedule includes hours dedicated to library work, physical education, and recreation to foster a well-rounded educational experience.
• Innovative Additions: The curriculum now includes new departments and subjects such as psychology, yoga, modern pharmacology, research methodology, and biostatistics, enriching the learning experience and broadening the students’ understanding of health sciences.

B.H.M.S First Professional Year –

Scheme of Assessment (Formative and Summative)

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B.H.M.S Fourth Professional Year –

Introduction of Electives in the BHMS Course

Starting from the academic year 2023-24, the BHMS programme will incorporate electives, enriching the educational landscape traditionally observed in medical education worldwide. Electives offer students the opportunity to tailor their studies according to their interests and career aspirations, providing a personalized educational experience.

Structure and Implementation of Electives:

• Timing: Electives begin in the second term of the first year and continue through the second and third years of the BHMS programme.
• Selection Process: Students are required to choose two electives per year during their first, second, and third years, completing a total of six electives by the end of their third year.
• Guidance and Support: While electives do not involve formal classroom instruction, the institute will assign a teacher, such as a Head of Department, Guide, or Mentor, to support and guide each student through their elective studies.
• Submission and Grading: Elective work must be submitted one month prior to the final examinations of the respective year. All electives are graded, and these grades are included in the final mark sheet for that year.
• Requirement for Promotion: Completion and submission of electives are mandatory for student promotion to the next academic year.

Ensuring Quality and Integrity:

• Freshness of Work: The institute will ensure that electives are freshly undertaken each year to maintain academic integrity and prevent the reuse of previous years’ work.

Clinical Training in the BHMS Programme

Clinical training is a cornerstone of the BHMS curriculum, beginning from the first professional session and continuing intensively through the entire course. Here’s how we structure clinical training across the professional sessions:

First Professional Session:

• Clinical Exposure: Training occurs in both the outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) departments, as well as in community and peripheral clinics. Additionally, clinical exposure may be enhanced through audio-visual media or simulated patients, as per the college’s discretion.
• Pharmacy Posting: Students are posted in the hospital pharmacy to familiarize themselves with prescription patterns, medicine names, dosages, and dispensing practices.

Second to Fourth Professional Sessions:

• Specialized Departments: Training involves specialty OPD and IPD settings under the guidance of consulting teachers from relevant departments.
• Comprehensive Clinical Training: Includes case taking, clinical examination, repertorization, investigations (such as Radiology, Hematology, and Pathology), and prescription writing.
• Additional Training: Orientation in yoga, physiotherapy, and diet and nutrition are provided to enhance holistic treatment approaches.

Specifics for Each Session:

• Second Professional Session: Emphasizes community medicine through specialty clinics, village adoption programs, health campaigns, and nutritional assessments under the guidance of a dietitian.
• Third Professional Session: Focuses on Homoeopathic OPD and IPD, including compulsory use of repertorization software and rotations in various medical specialties like Pediatrics, Cardiology, and Oncology.
• Fourth Professional Session: Continues with general and specialty Homoeopathic practice, including emergency care, skills lab experiences, and rotations in specialties like Dermatology and Psychiatry.

Rotation and Evaluation:

• Clinical training in each professional year is meticulously planned and executed in rotation, ensuring students gain exposure to a broad range of medical conditions and treatment settings. Clinical attendance and participation are closely monitored and evaluated by the concerned faculty and departments.

Ensuring Excellence and Compliance:

• Grading and Records: All aspects of clinical training are graded and are critical components of the students’ final assessments.
• Mandatory Completion: Students must satisfactorily complete all clinical training components to progress to subsequent years and ultimately graduate.

Examination Results and Regulations

The BHMS program follows strict guidelines to ensure the timely publication and fairness of examination results, along with provisions for re-examination and grace periods under specific circumstances. Here’s a breakdown of the key regulations:

Timely Publication of Results:

• Prompt Reporting: The examining body is committed to publishing the results within one month after the last examination date. This efficiency allows students to complete their 5.5-year course duration as planned.

Examination Attempts and Passing:

• Multiple Attempts: Students are afforded up to four attempts to pass their examinations. If a student passes any subject(s) in the initial attempt, they need not reappear for those subjects in subsequent attempts, provided they complete all examinations within the four allowed attempts.
• Term Keeping: Students must pass each professional examination at least one term (six months) before they are eligible to sit for the next level. This ensures adequate preparation and mastery of course material before advancing.

Special Provisions:

• Extended Opportunities: In cases of serious personal illness or other unavoidable circumstances, the vice chancellor of the concerned university may grant up to two additional attempts for any one of the four professional examinations.
• Re-examination: If exceptional circumstances necessitate the cancellation of any examination, the examining body will inform the National Commission for Homoeopathy and conduct a re-examination within thirty days.
• Grace Marks: The university or examining authority may use discretion to award up to ten grace marks in total to students who narrowly fail to pass one or more subjects.

Migration Policy for BHMS Students

Our program acknowledges the need for flexibility in the educational journey of students. Therefore, we have a clear policy regarding the migration of students between colleges during their course of study. Here are the guidelines:

Eligibility for Migration:

• Successful Completion: Migration is permitted only for students who have passed the First Professional Examination. Students who fail are not eligible for transfer until they have successfully cleared the examination.
• Mutual Consent Required: Students seeking to migrate must obtain mutual consent from both the current and the prospective college, as well as from the affiliated universities.

Migration Conditions:

• Availability of Seats: Migration depends on the availability of vacant seats in the desired college. This is to ensure that the transfer does not exceed the capacity limits of the institution and maintains the quality of education.

Compulsory Rotatory Internship Training

The BHMS program includes a critical component—the compulsory rotatory internship training. This internship is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to enter the professional world as competent homoeopathic physicians. Here’s what the internship encompasses:

Objectives of the Internship Programme:

• Clinical Exposure: Interns receive hands-on training in both urban and rural settings to handle diverse health scenarios effectively.
• Skill Development: The internship focuses on enhancing sensitivity towards patients, clinical diagnostic skills, professional communication, ethical conduct, and decision-making capabilities.
• Integration and Application: Interns learn to integrate various domains of medical knowledge to manage different clinical conditions and understand the functioning of health care systems.
• Familiarization with National Health Programs: Interns get acquainted with the structure and objectives of various national health programs, increasing their awareness and ability to participate in these initiatives.

Internship Structure:

• Duration and Timing: The internship lasts for one year and typically starts on the first working day of April for regular batch students and September for supplementary batch students.
• Eligibility: To be eligible for the internship, students must pass all subjects from the first to the fourth (final) professional examination, complete six electives, and obtain both a provisional degree certificate from their university and a provisional registration certificate from their state board or council.
• Stipend: Interns are entitled to a stipend, which is on par with stipends for interns in other medical systems, ensuring equity across disciplines.

Migration During Internship:

• Consent Requirements: Migration between colleges, especially across different universities, requires consent from both colleges and the issuing of a ‘No Objection Certificate’.
• Character Certificate: A character certificate from the college, along with the forwarded application from both the college and university, is necessary for migration approval.

Orientation Programme:

• Objective: The orientation program is designed to prepare interns for the various activities and responsibilities they will encounter during their internship.
• Content: The orientation covers crucial topics such as medical ethics, legal aspects of medical practice, communication skills, and an introduction to national and state health care programs.
• Duration and Documentation: Lasting for seven days, this orientation includes an e-logbook maintenance where interns record daily activities, ensuring a structured and educational start to their internship.

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