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INTRODUCTION

The new mantra of urban living is go for the herbal way. The cosmetic sections at departmental stores display herbal,

Ayurvedic products that claim to not just cure but also prevent any illnesses. Ayurveda or the science of life has its roots in India. The system cures and prevents diseases by eliminating their root cause. According to Ayurveda, five basic elements, namely, earth, water, air, fire, space impact our wellbeing in more than one way. A correct balance of the five is needed to restore health. The Bachelor’s course in Ayurveda span-ning five-and-a-half years trains you for research and clinical roles in the lifestyle centric science of Ayurveda.

A BACHELOR’S DEGREE TRAINS YOU FOR RESEARCH & CLINICAL ROLES IN THE LIFESTYLE-CENTRIC SCIENCE OF AYURVEDA

FAST FACTSCourse Name: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) Course Duration: 5 years and six months (including one year of internship) Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB Course Fee: Fee varies at each institute. @ Rs. 30,000 at government-run institutions. Rs. 1.3 lakh per annum at Amrita School of Ayurveda Top Institutes for BAMS: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Gujrat Ayurveda University, Gujarat, Government Ayurveda Colleges in Kerala, Podar Ayurved College, Maharashtra, NT Ramrao Health University, Andhra Pradesh

CONTENTS1. Introduction 03

2. Relevance of Ayurveda 04

3. Eligibility Norms for BAMS 06

4. Course Structure 07

5. International Appeal 09

6. What after Graduation? 10

7. Employment Potential 12

8. Industry Talk 14

9. Course Content in Brief 15

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Dr. Manoj Nesari, Deputy Advisor, Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, says, “So far we have set up about 300 Ayurveda colleges, 2,000 hospitals, 13,000 dispensaries and 7,910 manufac-turing units. The number is significantly larger than other traditional systems of medicines like Unani, Sidha, Naturopathy and Homeopathy.”

RELEVANCE OF AYURVEDA

The Deputy Medical Superintendent of Tibbia Hospital, Dr. K.K Sijoria, MS (Ayu), reveals that almost 80 percent of

Indians uses Ayurvedic treatment either in its entirety or combining it with allopathic medica-tion. As lifestyle diseases grip urban population, awareness about the world’s oldest medicine has increased phenomenally.

The increasing demand for Ayurvedic doctors across pharmaceutical companies and govern-ment hospitals is due to the trust developed by this alternative medicine as the herbal route to curing diseases. In 2003, the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) was established by Government of India to support and promote research and education in the field of Ayurvedic science. There is a wide network of Ayurvedic hospitals and colleges in the country.

THE DEMAND FOR AYURVEDIC DOCTORS IS DUE TO THE TRUST DEVELOPED BY THIS MEDICINE AS A HERBAL ROUTE TO CURING DISEASES.

Top Institutes for Master’s: NIA, Jaipur; IPGTR Jamnagar; BHU, Varanasi; Government Ayurveda College, Mumbai; Manipal University, Manipal Top recruiters: Government/private hospitals, Dispensaries, Colleges, Research institutes, Ayurveda health centres, spas, resorts, pharmaceutical companies Earning Potential (Entry level): Government hospitals: Rs. 20,000 to 30,000 per month; Resorts and spas: Rs. 10,000 to 15,000 per month Professional roles: Ayurveda Doctor, Lecturer, Scientist, Therapist



COURSE STRUCTURE

The syllabus and curriculum is uniform throughout the country. The course structure is aimed to provide theory as

well as practical training in the healing science of Ayurveda. The first year starts with the principle learning of Philosophy and History of Ayurveda, Physiology, Anatomy and Pharmaceutical Sci-ences as per the syllabus of Central Council of Indian Medicine, statutory body (Indian Medi-cine Central Council Act, 1970). During the second year of the course at Amrita School of Ayurveda, an in depth knowledge in Pharmaceu-tical Sciences, Toxicology and Medical Jurispru-dence is developed. Pathology & Microbiology, Gynaecology & Obstetrics and Paediatrics con-stitute the core of the third year of learning at Amrita School of Ayurveda. The course modules in General Surgery, ENT and dentistry and Internal Medicine – including Manas roga,

THE COURSE STRUCTURE IS AIMED TO PROVIDE THEORY AS WELL AS PRACTICAL TRAINING IN THE HEALING SCIENCE.

ELIGIBILITY NORMS FOR BAMS

After successfully finishing class 10+2 in PCB, students are eligible to take up entrance examinations to various insti-

tutes. These examinations are conducted at national and state-level. Admission to BHU, Varanasi is based on the common entrance test called BHU-PAT (Banaras Hindu University, Pre-Ayurveda entrance Test. The admission pro-cedure is carried as per the guidelines of Central Council of Indian Medicine. The eligible candi-dates should have passed 10+2 in PCB with English. Some states also conduct entrance exams. For instance, Kerala conducts a common entrance test for MBBS and BAMS. The selec-tion depends on your choice and corresponding performance in the entrance.

ADMISSIONS ARE DONE THROUGH ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED AT NATIONAL AND STATE-LEVEL



INTERNATIONAL APPEAL

The efficacy of Ayurveda is well recognized abroad. This is reflected in a delegation of medical students and doctors from Japan

and USA visiting the Ayurveda Department at Manipal University to expand their clinical experience.

Gujarat Ayurveda University that is also a WHO collaborative centre has been drawing students from across the world. This was fur-ther developed into International Center for Ayurvedic Studies to provide Ayurveda educa-tion for foreign nationals.

A LOT OF FOREIGNERS ARE COMING TO INDIA TO TAKE AYURVEDIC TREATMENT WHILE A NUMBER OF CLINICS ARE OPENING ABROAD

Rasayan & Vajikarana – are in focus in the final year of undergraduate course The origin of Ayurveda dates back to Sanskrit speaking era. As a conse-quence, Sanskrit is taught as a part of the course, “We are taught to read, write and recite Ayurvedic texts in Sanskrit. Usually, teachers translate the text into English or other language,” shares Swati, a third professional year stu-dents at Tibbia College.



and many other disorders,” says Ranjith.

Some of the popular specialisations are Kaya Chikitsa (Internal medicine), Panchakarma and Kshar Sutra. As per Dr. K.K Sijoria, MS (Ayu), Deputy Medical Superintendent Tibbia Hospital, “Kshar Sutra is extremely effective in the treatment of fistula or conditions which demand gradual removal of overgrown soft tissues like polyps, warts, non-healing chronic ulcers, sinuses and papillae.”

Apart from MD specialisations you can also go for PG Diploma Pro-grammes. However, a two-year MD course is essential to improve career prospects with prominent recruiters.

2. Research Scientist:Research programmes like PhD is essential for taking up research at vari-ous companies and institutions. Some of the institutes that offer doctorate programmes include Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (CCRAS), Tilak Ayurved Mahavidhyala and National Institute of Ayurveda (Jaipur & Jamnagar).

Advanced degree holders (MD, PhD) and registered Ayurveda doctors are regularly employed to supervisory/research/teaching positions with educational and research institutions. “Educational institutions have to be motivated to train students to develop standard methods of research and documentation skills,” says Dr. Nesari from AYUSH.

Drug research supervision is prevalent in privately-held pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Sanandan Thapliyal, Manager Scientific Services, Himalaya Drug Co., “Jobs at companies are highly rewarding. Unlike government jobs, no corporate firm can tolerate lackadaisical approach towards work,”

WHAT AFTER GRADUATION?

Graduate training prepares you for a research career in institutions from health, medicine, agricultural and

environmental sectors. Apart from that, pharma-ceutical, food and beverage sectors also recruit graduates in a big way.

1. Specialisation:Students interested in postgraduate studies have as many as 20 specialized fields to select from. This can be attained by pursuing courses leading to Master’s of Medicine (MD-Ayu)/Master of Surgery (MS-Ayu) degree. Ranjith Namboodri, a student of Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram explains the diversity of specialisations. “I took up MD in Kaya Chikitsa because it treats the body both internally and externally. You learn diagnosis and treatment of a variety of general diseases, such as skin disor-ders, diabetes, tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis

THERE ARE AT LEAST TWENTY SPECIALISATIONS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM AFTER GRADUATION.



recorded high market growth leading to a change in their market strategies, “The products for bulk sales have gone up in a substantial scale in the past ten years. The highest point of growth occurred in 2002-03 due to an increased demand for Ayurveda products in the US – exports have shot up from 10% to 65%,” says Harilal Madhavan, Postdoctoral Fellow in Pharmasud (Pharma-ceutical programme) from National Research Agency, Paris.

Furthermore, Ayurveda doctors are employed for drug research. “Vari-ous companies grant scholarships to deserving students. Himalaya offers financial aid to over 150 colleges – especially final year toppers,” reveals Dr. Sanandan Thapliyal, Manager Scientific Services, Himalaya Drug Company.

To be able to practice Ayurveda, BAMS degree holders must be registered at the respective state council to abide with the Indian Medical Central Council Act. The registration with Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) is necessary for a nation-wide practice. “Starting your own set-up unleashes your creativity,” feels Hitendra, BAMS graduate from Tibbia College who left his pharmaceutical job to open his own clinic. He further advises “You have to mitigate risk, keep your chin up and think positive when times are tough.”

EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

Government-hospitals and privately-held ones are endowed with well-equipped Ayurvedic Units. They pro-

vide treatments as well as therapies such as Panchakarma and Kshar Sutra to patients. Ayur-veda doctors also set up their independent clinics along with retailing of Ayurvedic medicines.

With increasing health awareness amid rising number of lifestyle diseases, Ayurveda doctors are employed at various the wellness centres. Integration of Ayurveda with wellness therapies at resorts and spas has led to the development of the practice of Ayurveda.

After specialisation undergraduates can explore supervisory and research roles with pharmaceutical companies. Prominent names in pharmaceutical industry like, Dabur, Zandu, Himalaya and Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal have

THERE IS A HUGE DEMAND FOR AYURVEDIC DOCTORS WITH THE RISING AWARENESS OF LIFESTYLE DISEASES.



Q. Do you think Ayurveda graduates should work with pharmaceuticals?A. Himalaya products are exported to over 80 countries. The company needs good talent who can represent the company – produce, research and sell the product. How long shall we depend on allopathic pharmacies/doctors? They can never understand the basics of Ayurveda. Only an Ayurveda student can understand the utility. It is their duty to make their product socially and glob-ally accepted. They can join R&D, regulatory, production, marketing depart-ment. There are BAMS graduates who work as Managers/Production Man-ager/Licence Authority Manager. But MDs (Ayur) have an edge over others.

Q. Describe your profile at Himalaya.A. I conduct Continued Medical Education in colleges and hospitals across the country. It is a platform to discuss burning issues (disorders, chronic diseases) and what the company is providing to combat the problem scien-tifically.

Course content in briefAyurvedic as Modern Anatomy & Physiology, Ayurvedic Classical Texts, Sanskrit Language

Ayurvedic Classical Texts, Social and Preventive Medicine, Ayurvedic Toxicology, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics including herbal and herbo-mineral medicines, essential modern pharmacology, diagnostics and clinical methods.

Ayurvedic as well as modern aspects of - general medicine, gynaecology and obstetrics, general surgery, paediatrics, ENT, ophthalmology, Panchakarma (Bio-cleansing procedure), Ayurvedic Classical Texts.

INDUSTRY TALK

Dr. Sanandan ThapliyalManager Scientific Services, Himalaya Drug Company

Q. Entering the leading pharmaceutical companyA. Scholarship from Himalaya gave me an edge over other students to inter-act with the company representatives who frequently visited the college OPD to inform about the latest initiatives. Various companies grant scholarships to deserving students. Himalaya offers financial aid to over 150 colleges – especially final year toppers. First topper (Jivaka) and second topper (Ayur Visharda) gets Rs. 10,000 & Rs. 7,500 respectively. Yet, another company, Aimil Pharmaceuticals grants a monthly scholarship of Rs. 1000 to first and second year toppers. I have also received it – in two years, I earned around Rs. 36,000. Q. Share with us your interview experience…A. First stage: Checks your technical knowledge (Ayurvedic, modern medi-cine), personality test (communication skills, leadership competencies). Second stage: Delhi division head threw up questions related to pharmaceu-tical company (other typical interview question). Third stage: I was called to Bangalore headquarters for HR round followed by training.

The one-week training was like a journey towards corporate work culture. I trained in giving PowerPoint presentation, taken out for rounds to R&D, production units. I met top officials and cleared my doubts – What are the procedures for purifying Ayurvedic drugs, clinical trials? Are we implement-ing the strategies made by WHO, Govt. of India? I was curious to know how these pharmaceutical companies develop, produce and market drugs.

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