WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN I.I.A.M.?

1. The Indian Institute of Alternative Medicines (IIAM) is the premier and leading institute of the world affilliated to the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines which is India's largest internationally recognised and legally constituted organisation of its kind.

2. The Institute has students from all over the world. Students under the correspondence programme can complete their courses through course work, reading, research and writing requirements and finally examinations are conducted through post or mail or e-mail or fax or any other method available.

3. The students may graduate at any time throughout the year as it is functioning under the open international enrollment policy. However the students should satisfied their all academic and financial obligations.

4. The Students of the IIAM are provided with the opportunity to participate in local/ national and international conferences organised by the IBAM. These events are an annual feature and provide the students with a platform to exchange ideas and information, interact with doctors and therapists of international repute and generally broaden their horizons.

5. Inspite of the consistent advance of western medicine there is still a dearth of doctors and practitioners. Hence, there exists vast scope to practise alternative medicine and career prospects in this field are indeed bright and beckoning. Opportunities abound to earn and serve ailing humanity through benign and cost effective methods of healing, and to be an active participant in the development and proliferation of alternative medicines which is gaining ground all over the world.

6. The principal of the IIAM, Dr. S. K. Agarwal, is a highly qualified physician of international repute. He has been honoured with various awards by Hon’ble Governors, Union Ministers, Judges, State Ministers, Mayor, Sheriff, etc. such as the Indira Gandhi Memorial Award, International Man of the Year Award, Knight of Malta by the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Michael Madhusudan Award, Rajiv Gandhi National Unity Award, Manav Seva Award, Mother India International Award, Priyadarshini Award, Netaji Award etc.

7. The IIAM arranges 7 days intensive practical / clinical classes for the benefit of interested students and practitioners.

8. Exorbitant Course fees have made the study of the science of medicine inaccessible to the common man. Hence, the IIAM has kept the fees of its various courses very reasonable and affordable.

9. The course material and lessons sent by the IIAM are written in very simple and lucid language to facilitate the study of the various subjects. Even then, should any difficulties arise, students are always welcome to write to the Course Director who will be pleased to answer their queries and clear their doubts.

10. It is not necessary to purchase additional books in order to successfully complete a course. However, it is always advisable to read the reference books recommended by the Board for each subject.

11. Those students who are interested in pursuing their studies abroad can contact the Board for information and assistance.

12. Education by means of correspondence has its own advantages as the students can study at their own time and pace and in their own environment thus making it a very convenient process. Printed course materials written in a simple and easy to understand language supported with multimedia approach and audio-visual gadgets are provided to the students for their easy assimilation of the subject.

13. Those interested in engaging in research work are welcome to approach us for guidance and assistance with their project.

14. The IIAM also recommends meritorious students and practitioners for various awards / honours / accolades etc.

15. The syllabus of the various courses are as per standard and based upon the syllabus prescribed by the Ministry of Health Govt. of India and various other national and international universities and prestigious societies.

16. The Institute is open to all persons who meet the admission requirements. In all our programmes, no distinction is made between persons on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital or veterans' status.