Generales

The School of Medicine at Universidad de Antioquia offers a 4-month diploma of homeopathy. This program is designed for physicians and other health care providers with an interest in homeopathic medicine.

Program overview

Homeopathy is a whole medical system combining theory and practice to support healing and treat a wide range of conditions whether physical, emotional or mental.

The course equips students with the skills to practice in the dynamic field of homeopathic health care.

Grounded in the classical principles of homeopathy and supported by the latest in homeopathic research and development, students learn to holistically understand an individual’s reason for illness. Students develop the skills and knowledge to naturally and sustainably support the health of individuals. The course includes extensive clinical practicum experience under the guidance of expert practitioners.

The program consists of 200 class hours (160 classroom hours and 40 non-classroom hours) and will take place during four months, starting in July and ending in October. The course is delivered over weekly sessions running Fridays (4 - 9 p.m.) and Saturdays (8 am - 1 pm).

Program of study

The curriculum consists of 16 modules including clinical practicum, workshops and case analysis, as well as the following core topics:

• Introduction to homeopathy
• Homeostasis & homeodynamics
• Homeopathic medicines
• Homeopathic semiology
• Classification of diseases
• Miasma theory
• First prescription and second prescription
• Management of acute diarrhea and acute respiratory infections
• Chronic disease management
• Prognosis
• Digestive disorders
• Gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux, and functional colopathy
• Rheumatic diseases
• Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Homeopathy & gynecology
• Menstrual disorders
• Dysmenorrhea & vaginitis
• Homeopathy & pediatrics
• Homeopathy & heart disease
• High blood pressure & coronary heart disease (CHD)
• Introduction to homotoxicology
• Drug classification
• Lymph drainage & detoxification
• Immunomodulation
• Disease Evolution Table (DET)
• Homeopathy in neurological disorders
• COPD/TB
• Homeopathy & mental health problems
• Epidemiology
• Pathogenesis
• Regulation of homeopathic drug products

Who should attend?

This program is for physicians and other health care providers with an interest in homeopathic medicine.

Faculty

The program brings together a dynamic cluster of prominent physicians and specialists in the field.

Dr. Luis G. Duque, M
MSc, Education
PhD, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Alternative medicine specialist
Medicinal plant pharmacology specialist

Dr. Germán D. Benítez, MD
MSc, Alternative medicine
Executive Director, Colombian Homeopathic Medical Association (ASMHOC)

Dr. Luisa Benítez, MD
MSc, Alternative medicine
Epidemiology specialist
Medical audit specialist

Dr. Alvaro Ramírez, MD
Alternative medicine specialist

Dr. Fabio V. González, MD
Alternative medicine specialist
Medicinal plant pharmacology specialist

Dr. Luis Murcia, MD
MSc, Alternative medicine
Bioenergetic medicine specialist

Dr. Carlos Cataño
Pharmaceutical chemist
MSc, Chemistry

General information

Course duration: 200 hours
Class schedule: Fridays 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. - Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Classes begin: July 10, 2015
Classes end: October 31, 2015
Fees: COP $ 3,200,000

Contact information

Dr. Luis G. Duque
Department of Physiology and Biochemistry
Phone: (574) 2196030
Email:lduque40@gmail.com

School of Medicine
Phone: (574) 2196940- 2196090
Email: cemedicina@udea.edu.co