Welcome to the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines. IBAM has a rich history of over 20 years — setting the standards for alternative medicine distance education.
We are a Government registered institution, internationally recognized and the largest organization of Alternative Medicine in India. The Board is duly incorporated under Act XXVI of 1961 of Government of West Bengal, based on the Central Government of India Act XXI of 1860 and the Literary & Scientific Institutions Act, 1854.
We are also internationally affiliated with the I.A.E.W.P. - An Affiliate of the United Nations, ECOSOC, UNICEF and UNESCO.
We are the only organization in India to be recognized by and affiliated to the United Nations University for Peace (an international inter-governmental university established UN Resolution No. 35/55/5/XII/80) and duly recognized by the Government of India which is a signatory to the international agreement for the establishment of the University for Peace and Charter of the University for Peace of the UN.
True to its motto, "Indigenous Roots, Global Pursuits", the Board has brought alternative medicines to the attention of the masses and trained thousands of students in India and abroad through its various courses in the different disciplines of alternative medicines such as acupressure, acupuncture, aromatherapy, electro homeopathy, naturopathy, biochemical medicine, reiki, etc. to further facilitate the study of alternative medicines and provide a high standard of educational programs.
It would not be an exaggeration to state that despite the consistent advance of western medicine, affordable and effective health care is still beyond the reach of vast sections of the world's population, particularly those residing in the developing world. A few decades ago, it was generally assumed by the scientific community that medicinal plants, homeopathic doses, acupuncture needles, yoga etc. could be safely relegated to no more than a footnote of medical history. But this assumption has indeed turned out to be a very premature one. During the past two decades, the upsurge in herbology, acupressure, acupuncture and yoga etc. across the world has been phenomenal. This renewed interest has generated an international awareness on the richness and importance of the subject. It is to cater to this interest and the need for trained practitioners in the field of alternative medicines that the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines offers a variety of multi level courses in alternative medicines.
The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines is a leading educational academy, which offers a high standard of academic programs via means of regular classes and distance education, in the various alternative therapies. With a past and present student strength of around 80,000, the Institute's courses - diploma, bachelor certification and post graduate on acupressure, acupuncture, aroma therapy, biochemic medicines, indo allopathic, electro homeopathy, naturopathy, oriental medicine, yoga, reiki etc. are pursued in increasing number by students from all over the country and worldwide.
The Board conducts the following list of correspondence courses on alternative medicine:
Diploma Courses
Bachelor Degree Programs
Postgraduate / Doctorate Courses:
Doctor of Naturopathy / Natural Medicine (ND/NMD)
Doctor of Oriental Medicine (OMD)
Doctor of Holistic Medicine (HMD)
Postgraduate Diploma Course in Alternative Medicine (PGDAM)
Doctor of Medicine in Alternative Medicine MD(AM)
Doctor of Philosophy in Alternative Medicines PhD(AM) / Alternative Medicine PhD
Doctor of Science in Alternative Medicines DSc(AM).
1. The syllabus of the various courses of the Board are as per standard of and based on the syllabus prescribed by the Ministry of Health, Govt. of India and various other national and international universities, premiere medical institutions and important societies working in the field of alternative medicines.
2. The course material is prepared by a team of professional specialists drawn from renowned institution as well as our own in-house teaching faculty. There after another group of content writers and language experts are asked to assimilate meticulously, analyze carefully and edited finally for sending the same to the press for printing. Thus the lessons provided by the Institute are in simple and lucid language so that they can be followed by beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
3. The Board follows the methodical and scientific multimedia approach in imparting instructions for its courses.
4. Self - instructional printed course material is sent to the students, for which no cost is required. The fees covers the whole program.
5. Assignments and question papers are sent regularly to asses the progress of the students.
6. Regular feedback is always encouraged.
7. There is no extra or hidden cost or fee involved in the completion / certification of our courses.
The courses are of great practical relevance to one and all. They enable one to maintain his or her health, reduce medical bill by following simple and cost effective procedures/remedies and render medical service.
Through its courses, the Board offers one the opportunity to earn whilst serving ailing humanity using benign and cost effective methods of healing. They are an ideal springboard to the world of alternative medicines allowing one to be an active participant in its development and proliferation. Besides lay people, doctors of established systems such as allopathic, homeopathy, ayurveda, unani, and siddha can supplement and expand their knowledge through the study of various alternative therapies, which is precisely what these courses provide. Through the judicious and conscientious integration of alternative practices, they can obtain better results and break the limitations imposed by any single or particular therapy.
The board places equal emphasis on its distance education programs as it does on its regular classes. Distance education allows students from all over the world to pursue these courses and receive accepted certification on its completion. Besides, education by means of correspondence has its own advantages, particularly for working people or those with other preoccupations, as the students can study at their own pace and in their own environment, thus making it a very convenient process.
An annual convocation is held by the board at which its students are presented their diplomas and certificates by dignitaries and outstanding students are commended for their performances with medals and awards.
Indigenous Roots, Modern Pursuits
If You Can't be a Ruler, Be a Healer
First of all, I would like to thank you for showing the interests in the alternative medical therapies, which is becoming more and more popular through out the world.
The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines has been founded for the purpose of teaching the various alternative medical therapies. The institution imparts the teachings through regular classes and correspondence courses. Students throughout the world are assured to the fact that a thorough instruction and absolute personal attention in every details will be given to the best of our level in all the respects.
Our institution has within its staff a number of senior and well-used advisors from the different countries of the world, Faculty members, Instructors etc. adding to a total of knowledge not to be usually found in any other institution of a similar nature.
Correspondence Courses differ from class-room study in that the teacher is not personally present, but gives personal attention through the mail. The class-room is the place of your choice in most cases, your own home. The time to learn, any time you have free. The great advantages are that you may enroll at any time, complete the course as rapidly as you want to; plan your own schedule to fit in with your home and job situation. Many of the world’s leading men and women have taken diplomas and degrees by home study. A study course from out institution should be thought of as a lifetime investment, since the information’s within these outstanding courses will be with you for life, the fees paid for such information is but a small part of the investment. Please note that our policy is to have continued improvement in the essential materials of any courses offered and to add to the number of courses available in these alternative medical therapies. Hence the material is the very latest and continual progressive research will improve on material as research offers us new areas of interests and results.
We trust as a result of your enquiry, you will decide to enroll with us, and join the ever-growing roll of students. If you have any questions, please feel free to write to us.
Dr. Suresh Kumar Agarwal “Winds of change are now softly blowing in the fields of natural medicines. This re-birth of the medicines of the past will help to humanize the scientific medicine to tomorrow and structure a new futuristic, integrated medicine for the 21st century.”Healing is an act of love, and act of universal benevolence. To study alternative medicines or holistic medicine or traditional medicine at Indian Board of Alternative Medicines is to take the important first step in the challenging and rewarding journey of becoming a healer.
When you begin our programs, you will quickly realize that your own all round development is essential to becoming a true practitioner of holistic medicine. As you study, you will also deepen and expand your spiritual evolvement through our programs. And as you begin to live the Tao - a truthful, a natural way of life - you will learn to heal the whole person, not just the symptom or the disease.
Our purpose is to prepare you to be a student to your patients, to be a teacher who will raise your patient’s awareness, and to be a healer who will form a partnership with your patients so that they can heal themselves.
At the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, you will gather the knowledge and develop the wisdom to become an outstanding physician. But you will never stop learning medicine: it is an endless and continuous dedication to become an accomplished and compassionate healer of traditional medicine.
We wish you good luck in your pursuit of a career in traditional medicine. May your studies and your hard work bring you love and compassion. We welcome you to join this ever growing new generation of true healers and partake in this grand adventure in the paradigm shift of one of mankind’s most prestigious professions.
President
Indian Board of Alternative Medicines
Indian Board of Alternative Medicines
80, Chowringhee Road
Kolkata - 700020.
India.
0091-9830150844 / 0091-33-24853845