Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College is a homoeopathic medical institute located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It offers training in homoeopathic medicine, a system of alternative medicine that is formally recognised in India and regulated at the national level.
Key facts
| Name | Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College |
|---|---|
| Type | Homoeopathic medical college |
| State | Uttarakhand, India |
| Country | India |
| Field | Homoeopathy |
Overview
The college functions as a teaching institution in the field of homoeopathy, a discipline whose academic and professional standards in India are governed by national statutory frameworks for Indian systems of medicine and homoeopathy. Institutions of this kind typically prepare students for the Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) qualification, which is the standard undergraduate degree in the discipline in India.
Context
Homoeopathic medical education in India is part of the broader AYUSH framework, an acronym referring to Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy. Colleges teaching these systems are subject to recognition and regulation by the relevant national bodies, and operate alongside allopathic medical institutions to provide pluralistic medical training.
Location
The institute is situated in Uttarakhand, a Himalayan state in northern India formed in November 2000 after being separated from Uttar Pradesh. The state has a network of higher education institutions, including colleges dedicated to traditional and alternative medical systems.
Related topics
- Homoeopathy in India
- Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery
- Ministry of AYUSH
- National Commission for Homoeopathy
- Education in Uttarakhand
- List of homoeopathic colleges in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q16257675