Coordination of the education in homeopathy for doctors to meet the challenge of future generations – the new Swiss Academy

The demand for doctors offering homeopathy in Switzerland has increased since it is being refunded by the mandatory federal health insurance. This applies to doctors who are qualified in both conventional medicine and homeopathy. Unfortunately, many homeopaths and homeopathic teachers are in retiring-age. Furthermore, medical students and doctors have less time and show limited interest in homeopathy. The aim of this project is to ensure the continuity of our high quality standards of training in homeopathy, despite the dwindling number of students and the shrinking resources in terms of teachers.

5 historically, separately grown Swiss schools for medical doctors practicing homeopathy have been united under the name: SVHA Academy. They all agreed to a new training project, which started 2014, with the help of an external consultant. Teachers from all schools were included. Following an ambitious time schedule, a new modular training program was developed by a scientific board and implemented by a task force.

The external consultant has concluded his work and the newly created structure continues to develop the program. A first introduction day took place in the spring of 2016. In the autumn of 2016, the first module of the new training program in homeopathy was initiated.

We must work together to overcome differences, in order to be able to move on mutually, focussing on good quality services. By the time the LMHI congress takes place in 2017, we shall be able to present a first evaluation of our new training concept.