Educational :
Candidates who have completed 10+2 with an aggregate of 45% marks in Physics,
Chemistry & Biology are eligible for Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic
Sciences (BNYS). Bachelors program is usually of 5 1/2 years duration.
However, many naturopathic schools have set their own prerequisites for
entry and may require you to have a minimum of a bachelor's degree or
equivalent. The first college of Naturopathy was started in Hyderabad,
Andra Pradesh by Dr. B. Venkatrao which offered a Diploma in Naturopathy
(ND). Now there are about twenty colleges in India offering bachelors
as well as diploma courses.
Naturopathic Physician must be well versed with the knowledge of general
medicine, human anatomy and physiology and functions of various bodily
parts. Must be aware about dietary and lifestyle modifications required
to manage a disease condition, the physician needs to have the knowledge
of psychology and its implications on the health of his patient. Yoga
lessons are also an integral part of Naturopathy, which has gained worldwide
recognition as the most effective way for preventing diseases.
Personal Skills : In addition to having a basic understanding
of the subject matter, he must have
communication and listening skills
patience
critical thinking ability
problem solving skills
intuition
self confidence
understanding of patients' needs
motivational skills
pleasing and empathetic attitude
Be able to inspire trust and confidence in patients
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Remuneration
The naturopathic doctor’s salary largely depends on the location,
employer, expertise and qualification, and experience in the field of
nature-cure. Self-employed naturopaths earn in the range of Rs. 10,000
- Rs.20,000 per month.
Once you have gained experience you can expect a lucrative salary. In
developed countries like UK and US, the salary range is much higher.
