History of the American Medical College of Homeopathy

Overview

The American Medical College of Homeopathy (AMCH) was established in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1999. Originally named the Desert Institute School of Classical Homeopathy, it changed its name to the American Medical College of Homeopathy in 2006.  It was founded by Todd Rowe MD, MD(H), CCH, DHt, Thelma Rowe PsyD, Patrick Hesselmann CCH, HMA and Lesley Hesselmann DiHom. 

Key Events in AMCH History

1996

• Begin AMCH Distance Learning (DL) Program

1999

• Achieving non-profit status for the Desert Institute School of Homeopathy (DISCH)

2000:

• Arizona State Licensure for Certificate and DL Program

• Begin First Part Time Class for Certificate Program

• Expansion of DL Programs

2001

• Begin Second Certificate Program Class

• Opening of Medical Center

2002

• First Certificate Program Class Graduates

• Initiate Preceptorship Program

2003

• Second Certificate Program Class Graduates

2004

• Begin Third Certificate Program Class

• Council for Homeopathic Education Provisional Accreditation

2005:

• Begin Fourth Certificate Program Class

• Begin Acute Care Program

2006

• Third Certificate Program Class Graduates

• Council for Homeopathic Education Full Accreditation

• Establish Name, Vision, Mission, Strategic Plan, Board of Directors for the American Medical College of Homeopathy (AMCH)

• Begin National Fundraising Drive

• First Annual AMCH Fundraising Conference and Dinner

2007

• Begin Fifth Certificate Program Class

• Second Annual AMCH Fundraising Conference and Dinner

• Arizona State Licensure for Full Time Program

2008

• Fourth Certificate Program Class Graduates

• Begin Marketing Medical School Program

• Expansion of Acute Care Programs to Calgary and Pittsburgh

• Expansion of DL Program

• Initiate Fertility Clinic

2009

• Begin Sixth Certificate Program Class

• Inititate Online Training

• Move to a Larger Campus

2010

• Fifth Certificate Program Class Graduates

• Completion of Phase I Fundraising Goal

• Formation of National Library of Traditional Medicine