Categories Of Personal Membership

The Faculty has different personal membership categories, depending on where you are in your career. Our personal membership categories are - Associate, Licentiate (LFHom), Diplomate (DFHom), Member by Examination (MFHom/MFHom Int), Member by Equivalence (MFHom/MFHom Int), Member on the Specialist Register (MFHom Spec Reg), Fellow (FFHom), Honorary Fellow (FFHom (Hon)), and Retired Member. 

Every Faculty of Homeopathy member joins as an Associate. You can then progress to Licentiate, Diplomate, or the prestigious Member by Examination through further study and examinations. Some go further by becoming a Member on the Specialist Register or even a Fellow. Increasingly experienced medical homeopaths are joining us as Associates and then being assessed for a higher level of membership through our equivalence process.

If you would like more information about Faculty of Homeopathy membership, please contact our membership team, who will be pleased to help you:[email protected]

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Faculty of Homeopathy Associate membership is the entry level into Faculty of Homeopathy membership. Associate membership is open to all statutorily regulated healthcare practitioners globally, who are registered with a professional body recognised by the Faculty of Homeopathy. Associate membership is also available to statutorily registrable healthcare practitioners who are not currently registered with their professional body.

Licentiate/Veterinary Licentiate of the Faculty of Homeopathy (LFHom/VetLFHom)
Licentiate is our practitioner entry level and is a key step on your journey to the prestigious Member by Examination (MFHom) qualification. Licentiate (LFHom/VetLFHom) is awarded to Associates who pass the Primary Healthcare Examination (PHCE), or an equivalent examination. As a Licentiate you are qualified to apply simple acute and first aid homeopathy within the normal scope of your professional practice. As a Licentiate you are just one step away from the prestigious Member by Examination or Veterinary Member by Examination (MFHom/VetMFHom) qualification, which is the gold standard qualification for medical or veterinary homeopathy.

Licentiate is both a recognised qualification and a practitioner membership category. You may use the LFHom or VetLFHom post-nominals as long as you continue to be a Faculty of Homeopathy member.

Diplomate of the Faculty of Homeopathy (DFHom)
Faculty of Homeopathy Diplomate members are statutorily regulated healthcare practitioners who are recognised by the appropriate professional body within their relevant jurisdiction and country of certification. As a Diplomate member you will be registered with your professional body and/or regulator, but you are not eligible to practise as a statutorily regulated healthcare practitioner in the UK.

Diplomate is both a recognised qualification and a practitioner membership category. You may use the DFHom post-nominals as long as you continue to be a Faculty of Homeopathy member.

Member by Examination or Veterinary Member by Examination (MFHom/VetMFHom)
Member by Examination (MFHom) is the Faculty of Homeopathy gold standard, and a globally recognised professional qualification. It is 80 years since the introduction of the highly acclaimed MFHom examination. In the words of Dr Peter Fisher – “the MFHom was the first post-graduate qualification in the world for Doctors who want to train in homeopathy. We are the original and we are still the best!” Member by Examination (MFHom) is both a recognised qualification and a membership category.

As a member by Examination (MFHom) you are eligible to practice independently (ideally with supervision) and treat complex and chronic medical conditions. In some countries the Faculty of Homeopathy Member by Examination (MFHom) qualification is helpful to those wishing to progress in their professional career.

Member by Examination is both a recognised qualification and a practitioner membership category. You may use the MFHom or VetMFHom post-nominals as long as you continue to be a Faculty of Homeopathy member.

Member by Equivalence (MFHom/MFHom Int)
If you are a qualified, experienced, and practising  integrative healthcare practitioner you may wish to apply for Faculty of Homeopathy Member by Equivalence (MFHom/MFHom Int) membership. Homeopathy Member by Equivalence recognition is often helpful to those wishing to progress in their professional career.

The Faculty of Homeopathy is  proud to recognise your professional qualifications and approach to patient-centred integrative medicine. As a Member by Equivalence you are eligible to practice independently (ideally with supervision) and treat complex and chronic medical conditions.

Member by Equivalence is both a recognised qualification and a practitioner membership category. You may use the MFHom/MFHom Int post-nominals as long as you continue to be a Faculty of Homeopathy member.

Member on the Specialist Register (MFHom Spec Reg)
The Faculty of Homeopathy Member on the Specialist Register is equivalent to a 'Specialist' in conventional medicine settings. Currently, this membership category is only available to Members by Examination practising in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.

Fellow/Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Homeopathy (FFHom/FFHom (Hon))
The Faculty of Homeopathy Fellowship is our highest level of professional membership. There are two categories of Faculty of Homeopathy Fellowship, which are full Fellow and Honorary Fellow. Faculty of Homeopathy Fellowships are a recognition your significant and highly valued contribution to homeopathy and/or the Faculty of Homeopathy.

Full Fellowship is only offered to Members by Examination, who have been members of the Faculty of Homeopathy for a minimum of two years. Furthermore, in order to be considered for Full Fellowship you will have submitted at least three homeopathic contributions, approved by the Faculty Council, and passed written and clinical examinations as directed by the Faculty of Homeopathy. Alternatively, you will be an experienced Member by Examination who has been nominated by two current Fellows in recognition of your efficient practice of Homeopathy. All Fellowship nominations are subject to election by the Board of Faculty of Homeopathy Fellows.

Honorary Fellowship of the Faculty of Homeopathy is awarded globally to professionals who are widely recognised in the fields of science, literature, or have a distinguished service in homeopathy. Honorary Fellows may attend Faculty of Homeopathy Annual General Meetings, but they do not have member or associate rights. Honorary Fellows are recommended by the Faculty Council and are approved at a Faculty of Homeopathy Annual General Meeting.

Fellow is both a recognised qualification and a practitioner membership category. You may use the FFHom or VetMFHom post-nominals as long as you continue to be a Faculty of Homeopathy member. Honorary Fellow (FFHom (Hon)) is a lifetime recognition of your contribution to homeopathy and/or the Faculty of Homeopathy.

Retired Member
You may have stopped treating patients but that does not mean you have reached the end of your homeopathic journey. Over many years of medical/veterinary practice you have no doubt built up a wealth of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be interested in sharing your experience or continuing to learn and spread the word about this kind and gentle treatment. This means you are a valuable asset to homeopathy globally, and we would be delighted if you would consider Faculty of Homeopathy Retired Member membership.

As long as you continue with your Faculty of Homeopathy ‘Retired Member’ membership you can use your post-nominals, followed by ‘Ret’ or ‘Retired’.

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