In order to reduce the number of emails that we receive each week from physicians from India , we have decided to place our responses to common questions on the internet. Below are common question and answers:

Q: I am living India and wish to find a job at your institution

A: If a job opening becomes available at our school, we will post a notice on our website. Please check back from time to time. In general, we require those we would interview to already be living in the United States and preferably California .

Q: I am from India and living in the United States and wish to find a job at your institution. Are any available?

A: If a job opening becomes available at our school, we will post a notice on our website. All applicants would need to speak fluent English. If you are in California , we recommend that you stop by to meet our director, Dr. Marc Halpern so that he gets to know who you are.

Q: I have an Ayurvedic Degree from India . Can I practice in the United States ?

A: While each State's laws differ, in general the answer is yes. However, you can not violate any aspect of the States medical practice act. You can not use the title Doctor without a license in that State. In addition, you can not diagnose medical disease or alter prescription medications. There may be other limitations as well. Please check your State's medical practice act.

Q: Can I receive further training to learn how to best practice Ayurveda in the West?

A: Yes. At the California College of Ayurveda we offer an opportunity for graduate doctors from India to take a competency examination to show proficiency in Ayurvedic subjects. Once passed, you can enter into our internship program where you will learn how to apply your ayurvedic knowledge to Westerners and work under the supervision of one of our clinical supervisors.