Open International University for Alternative Medicines

Indian Board of Alternative Medicines 80, Chowringhee Road Kolkata 700020. India. Email:info@altmedworld.net Tel: From India: 033-24865910 / 09163312416 From Outside India: 0091-9163312416 / 0091-33-24865910 Website:http://www.altmedworld.net

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The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, based in Calcutta (Kolkata), India is an internationally-recognized holistic medicine training institute offering classroom-based training and distance learning courses to students all over the world. We offer undergraduate and graduate diploma and degree programmes in a range of alternative medicine disciplines including Naturopathy; Medicinal Herbalism; Reflexology; Reiki Therapy among many others. All of our courses are taught through English.

Those who graduate from The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines are required to demonstrate a broad understanding and competency in health care and maintain a commitment to intellectual development, health and healing practice, and scholarship in complementary, alternative and traditional medicine, and integrated health practices.

Distance Learning Alternative Medicine Courses:

Diploma Courses: -Two-year Diploma in Alternative Medicines course - One-year Diploma courses are available in the following therapies: Yoga and Massage; Naturopathy; Bach Flower Remedies; Reiki Therapy; Acupressure; Acupuncture; Magnetotherapy; Reflexology; Aromatherapy; Hypnotherapy; Iridology; Electro - Homeopathy; Radiesthesia and Radionics; Medical Astrology; Gem - Tele - Chromotherapy; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Chiropractic; Holistic Health & Nutrition; Medicinal Herbalism.

Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Medicine Course (1 year): Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Medicine (P.G.D.A.M.) distance learning course is designed as a foundation for a career in alternative medicine.

Bachelor Programmes: - Bachelor's in Alternative Medicine (B.A.M.S. (A.M.) / B.A.S.M.) - 2 years. - Bachelor's in the following list of therapies - 2 years: Naturopathy & Yoga; Reiki Healing; Acupressure & Magnetotherapy; Medicinal Herbalism; Medical Astrology; Gem-Tele-Chromo Therapy; Electro-Homoeopathy; Hypnotherapy; Aroma Therapy; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Radiesthesia & Radionics; Iridology Science; Chiropractic; Acupuncture; Holistic Health & Nutrition; Reflexology

Graduate Course: - Master's in Psychotherapy and Counseling (M.P.C.) Program

Doctorate Courses: - Doctor of Naturopathy / Natural Medicine ( N.D. / N.M.D.) - Doctor of Oriental Medicine ( O.M.D. ) - Doctor of Holistic Medicine ( H.M.D. ) - Doctor of Medicine in Alternative Medicines M.D.(A.M.) - Doctor of Philosophy in Alternative Medicines - Ph.D(A.M.) - Doctor of Science in Alternative Medicines - D.Sc (A.M.) - Doctor of Literature in Alternative Medicine- D.Litt (A.M.) - Doctor of Medicine in Acupuncture - M.D. (Acu.) - Doctor of Medicine in Electro Homeopathy - M.D. (E.H.)

Our Philosophy:

The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines believes firmly that the citizens of the world want and deserve the opportunity to receive the highest quality of health care, with the broadest range of care options. In keeping with this set of beliefs, Board is organized to educate and develop health care professionals, including those already in health care practice, to serve the public with love, care and compassion. The learning community of the Board seeks to cultivate a renewed sense of purpose and leadership within each individual and to promote and enduring search for knowledge, influence and excellence in human and health service.

How Does Distance Learning Work? Lessons & study materials on the specific therapy of each course and on general medical subjects are sent by air mail. The student is allowed a certain amount of time to study the lessons following which examination papers are mailed to the student. All the question papers have to be solved and the answers sent to the Institute for evaluation.

Recognition in India:

Founder President:

Dr. Suresh Kumar Agarwal, widely regarded as the pioneer of the holistic medical movement in India isthe Founder President of India Board of Alternative Medicine. An internationally renowned practitioner of alternative medicine, Dr. Agarwal is also an organizer, visionary, author and teacher.

Born in 1961 in Rajasthan, Dr. Agarwal graduated from the University of Calcutta in 1980. In 1984 he graduated with a Diploma in Medicine and Surgery from the Council of Homoeopathic Medicine, Govt. of West Bengal. He has completed Doctorate in Medicine in Homoeopathy from University Grants Commission Recognised University and Recognised by Central Council of Homoeopathy under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. Also graduated in Ayurveda from Hindi University, Allahbad and Naturopathy from the Indian Institute of Naturopathy, Coimbatore. He also completed courses in Yoga Therapy from Kaivalyadham, Pune and Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari. He then studied the different systems of therapy in leading institutions in India and abroad. He obtained a M.D. in traditional & Alternative Medicine from the Open International University, Colombo and a Ph.D. from Medicina Alternativa, Kazakhastan (the then USSR). Dr.Agarwal was conferred the D.Sc. Honoris Causa in 1994 by the Open International University, Colombo, for his outstanding services to the promotion and popularization of holistic healing in India.

He is the National Vice-Chancellor of the International Association of Educators for World Peace and a visiting professor of the Open International University, Colombo and East West University for Holistic Health Science, California, USA. He is editor of the Indian Journal of Holistic Health & Medicine, and is author of several books besides having articles published in leading newspapers and magazines of the country, and has also actively participated in number of national and international conferences organized by government and non- government organizations in India and abroad, his name having become synonymous with alternative medicines in India and has appeared in Asia Internationals Whos Who for his outstanding contribution to the cause of Alternative Medicine in India.

Student Testimonials:

"Thank you for helping me all the way. I enjoyed the course and the certification. It is really good and presentable. I am displaying in my clinic and recommending your school to others. You are doing a GREAT job. May God give you long life, health and wealth And more resources to do good projects. Insha Allah in the future i will join Ph.D program." - Naeem Sharieff, California, U.S.A.

"I have truly enjoyed this learning experience, and I thank IBAM for facilitating this opportunity, as well as for your help during this process. I hope to receive a First Division grade for the work I have submitted. Thank you very much, and wishing you all the best in your future endeavors." - Monde Leck, South Carolina, U.S.A.

"The Doctoral program in Naturopathy was highly enriching and has helped me evolve as a practitioner. Your course has helped me in my experience in natural medicine, as an author for a book on self-healing that I shall start shortly and as a teacher with better credibility and skills." - Maria J. C. Maia, Ferno Ferro, Portugal

"Thank you for the quality study and for the excellent quality of your organization and thank you for processing of all of the 16 exams related to the ND/NMD study. I hope to clear the examinations with First Division. I have written over 100,000 words as part of my assignments and greetings from Netherlands." - Dr. Herman Fridsma, Landsmeer, Netherland

"Thank you very much. I received today the Diploma in Chiropractic, very nice diploma from your prestigious institution. I want to inquire again on another course offered by IBAM as Bachelors in Acupuncture. I would like to start another program of study at the earliest." - Dr. Ronnie A. Royo, Manila, Philippines

Global Greetings:

..............these systems of medicines do play an important role in the promotion of health, as well as in the prevention and cure of diseases, especially in the poor countries of the world. Date : 26th November, 1993,Mother Teresa

I understand that the endeavour of the International Institute of Health Sciences and the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines is to evolve a consensus on health and related issues amongst the different disciplines of medical science and various systems of medicines. From our own experiences the Tibetan medical system, like the Ayurvedic and Unani systems , has been extremely effective and beneficial for the treatment of a variety of illnesses, especially chronic illnesses. I there fore believe there is scope for other alternative systems to be able to cobtribute to the better health of people. Date : November, 2000,H. H. Dalai Lama

.............There are many approaches to combatting the scourge of AIDS. I am pleased to support the contribution being made by practitioners of Alternative Medicines in this regard. I encourage you to continue your efforts and wish you well as you meet to discuss this extermely important health issue which has such serious implications for our future. Date : 25th November, 1997,Rev. Desmond. M. Tutu

.............For those who live in communities that have not yet begun to suffer the psychological, social and economic impact of the epidemic, it is time to come together to create awareness of what could lie ahead. Government ministries, health care workers, human rights advocates, non-governmental and community-based organizations, scientists and medical doctors must all unite in a partnership to bring about the changes in attitude and behavior which can prevent the further spread of the virus. Date : 1st December, 1993,Boutros Boutros - Ghali- Secretary General, United Nations

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