International Bible & Mission Seminary
International Medical School of Integrative Medicine
Post-Graduate Naturopathic & Integrative Medical Degree Programs
Physician's Special Program
Licensed Medical Doctors who graduated in the conventional Doctor of Medicine (MD) are qualified to enroll in the Physician's Special Program. This is an academic doctoral program that starts with Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD), while skipping ND, then afterwards,proceeding to take either the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or the Doctor of Integrative Medicine (IMD). However, some physicians wishes only to take the Doctor of Naturopathy (ND), without planning to proceed to PhD or IMD. This is a matter of two (2) options for the enrolling physician, that they have to decide. (Please see the Timetable below)
Other professionals in the Health occupation, with a health-related Bachelor and full Master's degree plus hospital work/ experience are also qualified to enroll in the Physicians Special Program. They can start with Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD), then Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Integrative Medicine (IMD). However, in the event that they change their mind after graduating with Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) and wishes to pursue Doctor of Medicine Major in Integrative Medicine, as an MD (IM) , they will have to undergo the clinical practice of an NMD and enroll in the required number of Modules, including Prerequisite Courses, to comply with the Six (6) years Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Integrative Medicine Curriculum, plus enrolling in Dissertation Writing I-II , or opting for Non- Dissertation MD (which requires further additional Modules*). These additional Modules will compensate for the missing modules of the ND or the First Academic Ladder program in the Total Six (6) years MD (IM) program. The MD (IM) program focuses on the Mastery of Differential Diagnostic skills and Integrative Therapeutic Management of all aspects of Family health and Wellness, from Pediatrics to Geriatrics. It has been envision by IBMS-IMSIM that graduates of MD in Integrative Medicine among our Nurses, Pharmacist or Allied Health Professionals will function similar to the relationship between licensed Physicians and Physician Assistant in Hospitals in other countries, aside from the fact, that those who have gained an extraordinary expertise will serve as Integrative Medical Consultant. * The main reason given for an expansion of additional modules is that MD (IM) is due to her curriculum equivalent to Six (6) Yrs.
Other professionals in the Health occupation, with a health-related Bachelor and full Master's degree plus hospital work/ experience are also qualified to enroll in the Physicians Special Program. They can start with Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD), then Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Integrative Medicine (IMD). However, in the event that they change their mind after graduating with Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) and wishes to pursue Doctor of Medicine Major in Integrative Medicine, as an MD (IM) , they will have to undergo the clinical practice of an NMD and enroll in the required number of Modules, including Prerequisite Courses, to comply with the Six (6) years Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Integrative Medicine Curriculum, plus enrolling in Dissertation Writing I-II , or opting for Non- Dissertation MD (which requires further additional Modules*). These additional Modules will compensate for the missing modules of the ND or the First Academic Ladder program in the Total Six (6) years MD (IM) program. The MD (IM) program focuses on the Mastery of Differential Diagnostic skills and Integrative Therapeutic Management of all aspects of Family health and Wellness, from Pediatrics to Geriatrics. It has been envision by IBMS-IMSIM that graduates of MD in Integrative Medicine among our Nurses, Pharmacist or Allied Health Professionals will function similar to the relationship between licensed Physicians and Physician Assistant in Hospitals in other countries, aside from the fact, that those who have gained an extraordinary expertise will serve as Integrative Medical Consultant. * The main reason given for an expansion of additional modules is that MD (IM) is due to her curriculum equivalent to Six (6) Yrs.
Physician's Special Program Qualifications:
Medical Doctors: Other Health Professionals/Allied-Health Professionals
-Doctor of Medicine -Health-related Bachelor's Degree
-Clinical/Hospital experience -Health Related Master's Degree
-Clinical/Hospital experience
-Doctor of Medicine -Health-related Bachelor's Degree
-Clinical/Hospital experience -Health Related Master's Degree
-Clinical/Hospital experience
