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Indian Board of Alternative Medicine (Department of Distance and Continuing Education):
Earn an internationally-recognized Doctor of Oriental Medicine qualification by online / distance learning with the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines (IBAM)! Based in Kolkata, IBAM is a leading provider of distance learning holistic medicine diploma and degree courses taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level to students throughout India and worldwide. Taught entirely in English, our Doctor of Oriental Medicine (O.M.D.) is highly recommended for those seeking a lifetime career as a holistic healer.

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Doctor of Oriental Medicine (O.M.D.) Degree Course:
Course Duration: 18 Months (2 Semesters of 9 months each). May be completed in a shorter duration depending on your ability and performance.

A successful oriental medicine practitioner needs to consider the mind and spirit of the patient as well as their physical body.

This graduate course provides you with extensive knowledge and practice in all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine such as Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Shiatsu, Qi Gong, Oriental Diagnosis, Oriental Philosophy, etc. in addition to Human Health Sciences in respect to its application in Oriental Medicine.

Who is eligible for this course?
- Those persons who have passed any degree course from an authentic institution.
- Those persons who have completed the M.B.B.S., D.M.S., D.H.M.S., B.H.M.S., B.A.M.S., B.A.S.M., B.E.M.S., B.I.A.M.S., B.N.Y.T., B.A.T.S., B.U.M.S., B.Sc., N.O., M.D(A.M) etc.
- Practitioners/Research Workers who are practicing for the last 10 years. Minimum basic qualification is exempted.

Doctor of Oriental Medicine Course Content:

- First Semester:  History, Philosophy and Principles of Oriental / Traditional / Natural Medicine, Acupressure, Reflexology and Acupuncture, Natural Health and Hygiene, Natural Dietetics and Nutrition, Methods of Nature Cure (Hydrotherapy, Heliotherapy, Choromotherapy, Fasting, etc.), Anatomy and Physiology (Human Body Structure and Functions), Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, First Aid (Emergencies), Oriental Diagnosis. 

- Second Semester:  Oriental Medicine, Comparitive Studies of Modern Medicine, Homeopathy, Ayurveda and Naturopathy, Botanical / Herbal Medicine, Psychotherapy, Yoga, Meditation, Massage and Physiotherapy, Medical Jurisprudence and Ethics, Gynaecology, Embryology and Maternity, Management of Health Problems (Health Solutions), Clinical Diagnosis.