UNION FOR DIPLOMATE HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (U.DI.HO.P)

Objective

The objective of the Union shall be the dissemination of Classical Homeopathy according to the principles of Hahnemann, Kent, and G. Vithoulkas.
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Means for the Accomplishment of the Union's Objective

The Union shall seek to achieve its objective by any and all legal means, and specifically:
1. By providing information to new physicians about the possibility for them to get a full and organized training in Classical Homeopathy;
2. By offering new homeopaths the opportunity for an internship in the offices of homeopaths, members of the Union;
3. By providing constant information to the members of the Union about the ongoing developments in the field of homeopathic science;
4. By reviewing scientific research, and generally the activities at an international level, about the dissemination and the promotion of Classical Homeopathy, as well as by fostering all possible cooperation with respective bodies;
5. By drawing up proposals for the improvement of the existing legal framework regarding homeopathy, and more specifically, the practice of homeopathy, as well as the development of proposals of public intervention presented to holders of legislative initiative about issues concerning the science of Homeopathy.
6. By offering scholarships, awards, or other forms of distinction to homeopathy students who excel in their studies;
7. By facilitating meaningful communication and cooperation between members of the Union, and by developing a cooperation network with a view to informing and enhancing contact between them;
8. By organizing public events, such as lectures, talks, congresses, exhibitions, film screenings;
9. By establishing specialized committees, comprising of Union members or nonmembers, who shall study and organize actions about issues related to homeopathy;
10. By issuing an electronic newsletter.
The function of the Union shall be purely and strictly scientific.

Members

The Union shall be comprised of Regular, Honorary, Provisional, and Associate members.
Regular members of the Union may become people of any nationality who practice the profession of Homeopathic Physician, Dentist, and Veterinarian upon submitting an application and at the recommendation of two existing regular members, as well as following a unanimous relevant decision of the Administrative Board, provided that they also: a) have fully attended the entire training program of the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy, and they have been awarded the Diploma of the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy, and b) in the course of their training and the practice of their profession, they exhibit a behavior consistent with the principles of medical ethics.
Honorary members shall be proclaimed persons who have provided extraordinary services to the Union or for the dissemination of Classical Homeopathy in general. Honorary members shall be nominated by the Union's Administrative Board or at least one fifth (1/5) of regular members and nominations shall be submitted for approval by the General Assembly. Honorary members shall not have a right to stand and vote among the elected members of the Union. They shall have the right to attend sessions of the General Assembly—without however the need to be formally invited—and they shall have the right to express their opinions and judgments in a nonvoting capacity. Honorary members shall not be liable to contribute any sort of subscription fees.
Associate members of the Union may become, upon submitting an application and at the recommendation of two existing regular members, as well as following a unanimous relevant decision of the Administrative Board, pharmacists of any nationality, provided that they have fully attended the entire training program of the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy, and they have been awarded the respective Diploma or Certificate of Attendance, as well as medical doctors, dentists and veterinarians of any nationality who have fully attended the entire training program of the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy, and they have been awarded the respective Certificate of Attendance. Associate members shall have the right to use the title "Associate member of U.DI.HO.P." in the pursuit of their profession. All provisions hereof referring to regular members shall also be in force and applicable for associate members.
Provisional members may become, upon submitting an application, and following a unanimous relevant decision of the Administrative Board, medical doctors, dentists, and veterinarians of any nationality who are attending the training program of the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy.