New to Group: the education of a homeopath-- THANK YOU

[kimberlyanderson7654]

Hi,

All the members of this forum who have shared their thoughts; I am
most thankful. I recognize that this forum is primarily for
practicing homeopaths discussing cases, and I sincerely appreciate
those members who have posted their experiences. Thank you!

As I am virtually committed to moving to Pacific Northwest, although
ND program may change to 'OMD', do distant education programs of
homeopathy provide a foundation for persons who are interested in
becoming 'excellent' homeopaths? Or would it be worth the effort
(change) to move to where there's a 'brick and mortar' homeopathy
school?

Many thanks,

Kimberly
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[DCR]

Everyone has their own opinion on this - mine is that you get what you put in - no matter if it is distance or brick and mortar. So much depends on your attitude toward education and your learning style(s). Many of the great minds throughout history were educated in a library. Medical 'school' was once only by apprenticing - and later the degree was granted by passing a test. You did not have to study at any 'school' - just know the material. If you are the type that needs social interaction and discourse to learn a subject - then the brick and mortar school is great - just be very careful in choosing your teachers - since in this situation, you are more influenced by their interpretation, opinions, experiences, etc. One distinct advantage to most distance courses is that your 'teacher' is Hahnemman, Kent, etc. and you hopefully are studying their words - usually not someone's interpretation, opinion, etc. of their words.

If you believe you get your education in any school - then when you leave you'll not continue to grow. If you believe a school refines your skill in learning, presents you with building blocks, and turns you loose to continue your learning - you'll do great.

PS - please continue to consider an ND program as part of your well-rounded education.

[prestonfoell]

Kimberly,

I've begun my homeopathic studies via distance. It can be a great
learning tool, depending on the type of learner you are.

A HUGE weakness of distance learning is not having many case
studies, especially live case studies that are followed through time
(case management) of which brick & mortar schools CAN provide.---
how many times I do wish that these were readily available at a
distance. Case taking and case management are two aspects of
homeopathic practice that distance learning does not adequately
provide. I'm only a beginner, and many homeopaths may not share the
above opinion.

Best regards--

In minutus@yahoogroups.com, "DCR" wrote:
you put in - no matter if it is distance or brick and mortar. So
much depends on your attitude toward education and your learning
style(s). Many of the great minds throughout history were educated
in a library. Medical 'school' was once only by apprenticing - and
later the degree was granted by passing a test. You did not have to
study at any 'school' - just know the material. If you are the type
that needs social interaction and discourse to learn a subject -
then the brick and mortar school is great - just be very careful in
choosing your teachers - since in this situation, you are more
influenced by their interpretation, opinions, experiences, etc. One
distinct advantage to most distance courses is that your 'teacher'
is Hahnemman, Kent, etc. and you hopefully are studying their
words - usually not someone's interpretation, opinion, etc. of
their words.
you leave you'll not continue to grow. If you believe a school
refines your skill in learning, presents you with building blocks,
and turns you loose to continue your learning - you'll do great.
well-rounded education.
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[DCR]

I'll interject another personal opinion. I completely agree that distance learning is not the way to learn case studies or case management - but I do believe some people jump into those without sufficient background - then frequently find themselves very frustrated and overwhelmed. If anything, waiting to work on case studies and case management could be seen as a great advantage of distance learning - since it forces you to stick with the basics, reading MM's until they come out your ears, read how the masters approached and resolved cases, read and study the Organon multiple times, compare and contrast remedies till you are exhausted, etc. Then when you do find a clinical learning situation, you have far better background and facility with the tools.

Hopefully if you do your basics with distance learning, you can later find teachers, mentors, clinical classes, etc. that take you the next step into case taking and case management.

[prestonfoell]

I agree.

Yet, if one has been studying homeopathy at a distance; can a
budding homeopath gain adequate clinical skills through seminars?
Are there a large number of case studies available (somewhere?) for
the student to study following MM, rep, Organon, etc in-depth
studies?

It seems that a lot of beginning homeopaths have difficulty
transitioning homeopathic theory/studies into working with patients?
Are there effective ways to diminish this hardship, for the
practitioner but especially for the patient?
--- In minutus@yahoogroups.com, "DCR" wrote:
distance learning is not the way to learn case studies or case
management - but I do believe some people jump into those without
sufficient background - then frequently find themselves very
frustrated and overwhelmed. If anything, waiting to work on case
studies and case management could be seen as a great advantage of
distance learning - since it forces you to stick with the basics,
reading MM's until they come out your ears, read how the masters
approached and resolved cases, read and study the Organon multiple
times, compare and contrast remedies till you are exhausted, etc.
Then when you do find a clinical learning situation, you have far
better background and facility with the tools.
later find teachers, mentors, clinical classes, etc. that take you
the next step into case taking and case management.
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[Luise Kunkle]

I agree.

of which brick & mortar schools CAN provide.---

You should find out before enrolling whther and to which extent the
specific school does provide those those live cases as described.

Regards

Luise
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[DCR]

Re. your question - are there a large numbers of case studies out there - yes - this is where your school (even a distance school) should make sure you are getting good study information - and using it. The step into clinical practice is ideally accomplished with a mentor (and that is from either 'brick and mortar' or 'distance').

Re. the transition - I've seen just as many good homeopaths come from both 'brick and mortar' and 'distance' schools (and just as many poor ones). The transition from student to practitioner is hard, and just as in study methodology - very individualized. My opinion is that it is your attitude that makes the difference. If you come out of 'school' thinking you know it all - you'll be a lousy practitioner no matter where you studied. If you come out thinking you want to be of service, and know some of the tools, how to apply them, and how to listen and constantly learn - you'll be a good practitioner.

[Leilanae]

snip............
Have you checked out:

http://www.homeopathicsymposium.com/home/
Leilanae

[Rosemary C. Hyde, Ph.D.]

One thing to be aware of is that there are many ways to get clinical
experience separately from the basic course in which one is enrolled. If
someone lives far away from a school, some distance learning programs can be
excellent for getting the basics. Then sign up for an advanced practitioner
program, and arrange for clinical hours in whatever way works.

Caduceus Institute, for instance, offers recordings of the actual onsite
classes, along with supervised completion of all the assignments and tests
that the students who were present at the classes took. This program also
offers monthly clinic weekends and twice yearly clinical weeks, which are
extremely worthwhile. It's located in Santa Cruz, CA.

Warmly, Rosemary

[Dr. Joe Rozencwajg, NMD]

A transition from student to practitioner is always hard.
You should have seen me after I graduated from medical school and went for
my first locum as a GP in a series of villages............no more referrals,
no more colleagues and superiors around, no one to ask, even not a nurse
with me, yet I had 3 years of full time clinical experience in hospitals and
consulting rooms as a medical student.
All my textbooks were on the desk, the resuscitation bag next to the bed,
the ambulance phone number pasted on the phone...........then I opened the
door of the waiting room, and it was full of people..........I almost puked,
then brought the first one in.
Guess what, they all survived..........
Dr. J. Rozencwajg, MD, PhD, NMD.
"The greatest enemy of any science is a closed mind".