C.A.M Practioner’s Examination
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2001 10:17 am
GUIDELINES FOR COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS’
EXAMINATION
1. Who is eligible to sit for C.A.M Practioner’s Examination?
a. Alternative Medicine Degree holders (MD in a branch of Alternative
Medicine, DC, DO, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BAc, BSc Hom, BTCM, etc.)
b. Medical Degree holders (MBBS, MBBCh, MD, etc.) having a postgraduate
Diploma or Certificate of not less than Two Years full time duration, in
any branch of Alternative Medicine, wishing to practice Alternative
Medicine only. (Those who wish to practice modern medicine in addition
to Alternative medicine should first successfully pass regular MOH, GP
Examinations.)
c. Allied Health Specialists and Graduates that are recognized by the
Health Ministry for example Nurses, Dieticians and
Nutritionists,Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, having
successfully completed a course in a branch of Alternative Medicine, of
no less than 3 Years full time duration, from recognized Institutions,
would be alsoconsidered on individual basis to sit for the examinations.
2. Criteria:
a. Diplomas, Degrees or other certificates should be issued from
recognized universities or institutions which are authorized by the
higher education authorities in a country to award certificates of
competence or course completion at the end of the course.
b. Correspondence Courses, Distant Learning Certificates, and
Certificates from unrecognized institutions shall not be accepted.
c. Applicants should be fluent in Arabic and/or English. Written
Examinations are in English.
d. Internship period should be in a related Alternative Medicine
Hospital or Clinic. If no internship was done, then two years of
experience equals to One year of internship.
e. Years of Study, internship and experience would be calculated as
follows:
Minimum Duration of full timeAlternative Medicine Study Internship
Period in Alternative Medicine Alternative Medicine Experience 4 Years
For those having only Alternative Medicine Degree. 1 Year 5 Years 3
Years For those having an additional Qualification in Allied Health
Sciences 6 Months 3 Years
2 Years Only for Medical Degree Holders 6 Months 3 Years
3. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practitioners:
a. Should not use misleading advertisement such as ‘treating or curing’
incurable and terminal cases.
b. Should not treat infectious diseases or perform any surgical
procedures.
c. Are not allowed to prescribe controlled medicines or drugs such as
“Prescription Only” medications.
d. Are not allowed to administer parenteral solutions, vaccinations,
etc.
4. Registration Requirement:
1. Detailed CV in English or Arabic, along with passport copy and three
photographs.
2. Copies of Basic Degree, Trascripts, Internship Certificate and
Experience Certificates to date.
3. Registration Fee of Dhs. 50
First Cycle of C.A.M Examination Schedules - Spring 2002 (Only for
Homeopaths, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Acupuncturists and Herbalists)
Form Fill up and submission December 15th 2001 to January 15th 2002
Registration Sunday January 27th, Wednesday January 30th and Sunday
February 3rd 2002
Written Examination Wednesday February 6th 2002
Oral and Practicals Sunday 10th to Wednesday 13th February 2002
Announcement of Results Wednesday 20th of February 2002
Written Examination would be common for all the Alternative Medicine
disciplines. This examination would be Multiple Choice, of not less than
two hours duration. Candidates should be familiar with prevalence of
common diseases in the UAE and the Gulf and should have adequate
knowledge of public health principles, necessary for any General
Practice.
Only those passing this examination would be called for interview and
practical examination in their field of specialty.
(Examination for other CAM practitioners like Ayurveds, Traditional
Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Unani Medicine Practitioners would
take place in future Cycles, only after enough number of Ayurvedic,
Chinese and Unani Medicines have been registered by the Pharmacy
Department of MOH.)
Important Note:
Practitioners of non-conventional medicine, should know which conditions
and individuals they will be unable to treat successfully and be able to
identify when the patient should be directed to medically qualified
physicians and specialists. C.A.M practitioners should also be able to
recognize contra-indications to their system of therapy. Failure to
recognize such signs could result in injury to the patients.
It is also particularly very important that Complementary and
Alternative practitioners do not countermand instructions or
prescriptions given by a medical doctor. For example a C.A.M
practitioner may not alter or recommend alteration in dosage of a
medicine taken by a patient on advice of a medically qualified doctor
You can also get more information from:- http://www.moh.gov.ae
Best Wishes,
dr binoy vallabhassery
EXAMINATION
1. Who is eligible to sit for C.A.M Practioner’s Examination?
a. Alternative Medicine Degree holders (MD in a branch of Alternative
Medicine, DC, DO, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BAc, BSc Hom, BTCM, etc.)
b. Medical Degree holders (MBBS, MBBCh, MD, etc.) having a postgraduate
Diploma or Certificate of not less than Two Years full time duration, in
any branch of Alternative Medicine, wishing to practice Alternative
Medicine only. (Those who wish to practice modern medicine in addition
to Alternative medicine should first successfully pass regular MOH, GP
Examinations.)
c. Allied Health Specialists and Graduates that are recognized by the
Health Ministry for example Nurses, Dieticians and
Nutritionists,Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, having
successfully completed a course in a branch of Alternative Medicine, of
no less than 3 Years full time duration, from recognized Institutions,
would be alsoconsidered on individual basis to sit for the examinations.
2. Criteria:
a. Diplomas, Degrees or other certificates should be issued from
recognized universities or institutions which are authorized by the
higher education authorities in a country to award certificates of
competence or course completion at the end of the course.
b. Correspondence Courses, Distant Learning Certificates, and
Certificates from unrecognized institutions shall not be accepted.
c. Applicants should be fluent in Arabic and/or English. Written
Examinations are in English.
d. Internship period should be in a related Alternative Medicine
Hospital or Clinic. If no internship was done, then two years of
experience equals to One year of internship.
e. Years of Study, internship and experience would be calculated as
follows:
Minimum Duration of full timeAlternative Medicine Study Internship
Period in Alternative Medicine Alternative Medicine Experience 4 Years
For those having only Alternative Medicine Degree. 1 Year 5 Years 3
Years For those having an additional Qualification in Allied Health
Sciences 6 Months 3 Years
2 Years Only for Medical Degree Holders 6 Months 3 Years
3. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practitioners:
a. Should not use misleading advertisement such as ‘treating or curing’
incurable and terminal cases.
b. Should not treat infectious diseases or perform any surgical
procedures.
c. Are not allowed to prescribe controlled medicines or drugs such as
“Prescription Only” medications.
d. Are not allowed to administer parenteral solutions, vaccinations,
etc.
4. Registration Requirement:
1. Detailed CV in English or Arabic, along with passport copy and three
photographs.
2. Copies of Basic Degree, Trascripts, Internship Certificate and
Experience Certificates to date.
3. Registration Fee of Dhs. 50
First Cycle of C.A.M Examination Schedules - Spring 2002 (Only for
Homeopaths, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Acupuncturists and Herbalists)
Form Fill up and submission December 15th 2001 to January 15th 2002
Registration Sunday January 27th, Wednesday January 30th and Sunday
February 3rd 2002
Written Examination Wednesday February 6th 2002
Oral and Practicals Sunday 10th to Wednesday 13th February 2002
Announcement of Results Wednesday 20th of February 2002
Written Examination would be common for all the Alternative Medicine
disciplines. This examination would be Multiple Choice, of not less than
two hours duration. Candidates should be familiar with prevalence of
common diseases in the UAE and the Gulf and should have adequate
knowledge of public health principles, necessary for any General
Practice.
Only those passing this examination would be called for interview and
practical examination in their field of specialty.
(Examination for other CAM practitioners like Ayurveds, Traditional
Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Unani Medicine Practitioners would
take place in future Cycles, only after enough number of Ayurvedic,
Chinese and Unani Medicines have been registered by the Pharmacy
Department of MOH.)
Important Note:
Practitioners of non-conventional medicine, should know which conditions
and individuals they will be unable to treat successfully and be able to
identify when the patient should be directed to medically qualified
physicians and specialists. C.A.M practitioners should also be able to
recognize contra-indications to their system of therapy. Failure to
recognize such signs could result in injury to the patients.
It is also particularly very important that Complementary and
Alternative practitioners do not countermand instructions or
prescriptions given by a medical doctor. For example a C.A.M
practitioner may not alter or recommend alteration in dosage of a
medicine taken by a patient on advice of a medically qualified doctor
You can also get more information from:- http://www.moh.gov.ae
Best Wishes,
dr binoy vallabhassery