| Answer: From being considered a non-scientific last resort, homeopathy is now a preferred, system of medicine both in India and abroad. An indication of its popularity lies in the fact that the best homeopathic medicines are manufactured by German and American companies.
With the spiralling cost of allopathic treatment, a large number of people are beginning to prefer homeopathy, both for chronic as well as common ailments.
Homeopathy offers virtually the same opportunities as the other systems of medicine. There are about 165 homeopathic colleges, 14 of which offer a PG degree (MD Homeo). More are being added. And so are the areas of specialisation within the field.
Homeopaths practice in most parts of the world. There are over 1,50,000 trained homeopaths in the country. Many of them work in government hospitals and dispensaries. Recruitment for these jobs is conducted by the UPSC and the respective State Public Service Commissions.
Opportunities are also available in private nursing homes and polyclinics. Medical colleges, training institutions and medical councils recruit doctors for purposes of teaching and research.
Although there are opportunities in govt. bodies, many homeopaths opt for private practice. If you are hesitant to start off on your own, working with an established homeopath for a while would help you gain the necessary confidence.
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