M.D. (A.M.)

Doctor of Medicine in Alternative Medicines

M.D. Alternative Medicine or Doctor of Medicine in Alternative Medicine is a postgraduate Medical Course. Alternative Medicine disciplines including Naturopathy; Medicinal Herbalism; Reflexology; Reiki Therapy among many others. Alternative Medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. Alternative Medicine would be following a special diet and taking herbs or vitamins rather than medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The course includes ingesting or applying organic substances, pursuing a special diet plan, or some unique combination of methods that are not usually advised by a physician who practices conventional/ traditional medicine. The course provides for an analysis, and then treatment applying medications or other solutions, which have been developed through observation over time, as well as through research studies and clinical trials. The duration of the course is one year, and it may vary as per different institutes.

M.D. Alternative Medicine Eligibility                       

• Aspiring candidates should have passed a bachelor’s degree (like M.B.B.S., M.B.B.S.(AM), B.A.M.S., B.A.S.M., B.U.M.S. etc.) in any recognized system of medicine, such as Allopathy, Homoeopathy, Ayurvedic, Unani, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), etc., with minimum 55% marks.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination for admission.

M.D. Alternative Medicine Syllabus

Syllabus of M.D. Alternative Medicine as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.D. Alternative Medicine Colleges

• Holy Angels College, Mumbai

M.D. Alternative Medicine Course Suitability

• Those who want to take experience and practice of conventional medicine and the knowledge and utility of various modalities of complementary and alternative therapies is a good to suit for it.
• They should have good communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of computer and net.
• They should be of a liberal nature, hard worker and good behaviour.

How is M.D. Alternative Medicine Course Beneficial?

• Candidates can seek career option in following areas such as researcher, practitioners in Ayurvedic & homoeopathic, hospitals, dispensaries and in government sectors.
• Candidates have lots of scope in a medical field such as counselling, mental or physical therapy, healthcare department, naturopathic doctor, etc. 
• M.D. Alternative Medicine is beneficial to provide health care to persons, emphasizing health awareness and prevention.
• The degree course is also beneficial for further studies such as Ph.D. etc.
• They can teach in schools and colleges/ universities after passing certain qualifications like B.Ed. and UGC-NET.

M.D. Alternative Medicine Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Healthcare Centres
• Hospitals
• Pharmacy Strores
• Private Clinics

M.D. Alternative Medicine Job Types

• Acupuncturist
• Associate Solutions Architect
• Chiropractor
• Clinical Research Associate/Scientist
• Finance & Accounts Manager
• Masseuse
• Neuropathologist
• Teacher & Lecturer
• Wellness Counsellor