Clinical training course in classical homoeopathy
1st to 21st February : 2000
Bombay
Clinical Training Course:
A Practice based programme :
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Introduction:
In 1994, as part of the bicentenary celebrations of Homeopathy practice, we held
the first Clinical Training programme in Bombay. This programme specifically
addressed the European and American Homeopathy Community. The encouraging response
motivated us to make this event an annual one. We have great pleasure in opening up
this programme for Indian Homeopaths as well .
About the Course:
Generally, the methods of prescribing taught at seminars merely gives a glimpse
into how the trainer works. Consequently, participants, face great difficulties
to put these learnings into practise. In this context , the intense Clinical
Training course offers an in-depth step-by-step approach to his methodology
and as to how it can be applied , making it a practicable learning for implementation.
Learning opportunity par excellence !
The condensed clinical course for three weeks is conducted by Dr.Rajesh Shah, who
is an experienced and talented practitioner himself. During the course, you will
witness and participate in treating a number of cases in a clinic based environment.
This presents a rare opportunity to view transparently, how the teacher addresses
multifaceted cases in real life. Dr. Rajesh's innovative approach and teachings
offer an effective protocol for daily practice. He terms his way of prescribing
as Hard-core prescribing. The Hard-core methods of case analysis make use of
Hahnemannian homoeopathy. This is a comprehensive course presenting a
practical review of the most essential homeopathic literature.
Live Hard-core Prescribing :
Facts and data in the case enable the hard core prescriber to appreciate the exact
totality that needs attention. This approach also places before the practitioner the
total perspective of the ailment rather that just outwardly symptoms thereby leaving
no room for speculation on the origins of symptoms. There is now increasing
awareness that symptoms cannot be understood in a purely cause and effect manner.
Theorising ,would not help, especially when it comes to treating complex and chronic
cases.
Meditation, patient observation, and clear principles allow us to practice homeopathy
effectively. Dr.Rajesh's method is simple, logical and down to earth. The course
would introduce participants to the original concept of Facets and phenomenology,
with appropriate focus on live cases throughout.
The Facets approach :
This approach is derived from the provings. A medicine produces a specific
disturbance manifested by a group of characteristic symptoms in that
collective group of provers. The particular combination of symptoms characterizes
that remedy and no other remedy. Understanding the facets in the case enables
us the broaden the scope of the materia medica.
The Phenomenological approach:
This approach employs an understanding of the patients psyche that goes beyond
a list of mental symptoms. Through extensive practise of this approach, Dr. Rajesh is
able to elicit the emotional disturbance behind the phenomena. He studies in-depth
the sequence of emotions in the case in order to discover a dynamic
repertorization. The observed phenomena signify the basic structure of the personality.
The contents and syllabus: In brief...
The condensed clinical course is specially designed to enable participants
obtain detailed practical knowledge at all levels of management of a case. The
scope would cover the entire gamut of Homeopathy practise from case-taking
techniques to the whole process of arriving at the totalityccof the case as
also analysis and synthesis of a case . It would help develop specific personal
skills in potency selection and repetition of doses. The participants would
also learn about the whole dynamics of repertorisation of a case and be
able to develop a systematic approach in homoeopathic prescribing and
planning every case.
The course content targets at learning the case-analysis, prescription rationales
and long term patient care. The study of materia medica, encompassing polychrest
as well as small remedies, based on the cases observed will be incorporated.
Thus applied philosophy, applied materia-medica and the prescribing techniques
would all be included as part of the course wherein the clinic will be the main
class-room, and the patients will be the principal instrument of learning.
Learning hours:
It involves over four hours of intense clinical training daily for three weeks
and about two hours of talks and discussions every day. We further recommend about
two hours of self study. The course would be held for six days a week and the rest
day offers out of Mumbai participants an opportunity to get a glimpse of this
wonderful cosmopolitan city which also happens to be the Financial Capital of India.
Eligibility:
The Clinical Course is designed for higher study in homoeopathy. The participants, who
may be practitioners or senior students of homoeopathy are expected to be fairly
familiar with the fundamentals of homoeopathy philosophy, prescribing and
materia medica. Any sincere practitioner or a student who has studied
homoeopathy well but finds problems at various levels, will be benefited
by this course. It may be noted that a certificate of attendance will be given
to the participants. However, the certificate cannot be considered as a license
to practice homoeopathy.
Fees for the course:
The course fee is US$ 500. It does not include accommodation, food or air-fare.
50 % of the fees is payable by international M.O. or cash or Demand Draft
alongwith the application. The rest of the fees is payable on arrival in Bombay,
before the course begins. Cheques should be made payable to 'Homoeopathy India Foundation'. Fees once paid is neither transferable nor refundable.
How to apply ?
You may apply giving all the details about your schooling, bio-data and
background. Write directly to the office of Homeopath India Foundation (HIF) .
It is possible to send the details by fax or e-mail. Once your request is
accepted, you will be asked to enrol for the course by filling up an application form.
Number of seats:
The Clinical course being a clinic based training, only a limited number of
participants will be included in the course.
Accommodation and food:
Nearby hotel accommodation is available for about US$ 15 per day. It would be
more economical if the room is shared with other participants. Advance
booking for the hotel is strongly recommended and may be organised on request.
Food may cost about US$ 5 per day.
About Dr.Rajesh Shah:
Dr.Rajesh practices in Bombay. He has studied homeopathy intensively for
the last eighteen years. He has vast clinical experience. Dr. Rajesh is an
internationally acclaimed teacher and clinician. His generous and interactive
methodology makes him a popular lecturer in many countries. Over the years
he has conducted seminars and workshops for the practitioners and the students
in England, Holland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, U.S.A., etc. He is a
Hahnemannian proponent.
He is director of The Foundation for Homeopathic Research, Bombay and author of
'My Experiences with Ferrum Metallicum' and the editor of 'Homeopathy Times'.
He was an honorary visiting lecturer and physician at CMP Homeopathic Medical
College and Hospital, Bombay. Dr.Rajesh is known for his down-to-earth approach.
One may refer to an interview with Dr.Rajesh Shah, published in the international journals 'The Homoeopath' from England and "Similimum' from the US, in 1998. Some of his articles may be read on the internet.
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Some feedback on Dr.Rajesh Shah's teaching worldwide:
" I was immediately impressed by his wholehearted dedication to the practice
of Classical homoeopathy; also by his diligent thoroughness and the vigour
with which he approaches all aspects of the subject. His insistence on inductive,
logical reasoning is a consistent feature of his teaching as also is the breadth
and scope of his learning.
-Misha Norland
Director: School of Homoeopathy, UK
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" Rajesh is one of the clearest teachers I know. I particularly appreciate his concern
to show what is concrete and observable in each patient's story: his phenomenological
approach. This makes case analysis and rubric selection a logical process. I first
met Rajesh over five years ago. His work has been a key influence on my practice and
teaching. I've no hesitation in recommending his teaching to students and practitioners
alike.
-Bob Fordham
Director: Sheffield School of Homoeopathy
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" I experienced a genuine humanity in your approach which means more to me than
that found in the teaching of other international teachers who don't seem to
have that....I was privileged to enjoy a week of Rajesh's teaching here in the UK
some years ago. The quality of his material is immediately obvious, his approach
to sharing it gentle and supportive - not only has this event stayed
with me ever since, I also find myself using what he had to offer every day in clinic.
-Ian Townsend
Senior Teacher: London College of Classical Homoeopathy
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"Very much enjoyed being brought back to the basics of homoeopathic prescribing..."
-Lecoufle, Germany
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"I really appreciated the lectures because you managed to put everything so crystal clear...
-Janet Westling, Sweden
Participant at the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy,
Alonisso, Greece
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