Ayurveda About

Ayurveda, an ancient method that evolved around 600 B.C in India. The word Ayurveda originated from a Sanskrit word, 'Ayur' meaning Life and 'Veda' meaning Knowledge. Ayurveda, which continues to be one of the world's most sophisticated and powerful mind-body health systems. More than a mere system of treating illness, Ayurveda is a science of life.

Nowadays Ayurveda has become very popular among tourists, especially foreigners. As modern medicine with its strong chemical drugs fails to combat nature. Patients from all over the globe are coming to India for Ayurveda treatment. With the popularity of the system, the demand for Ayurvedic doctors is on the rise.

 

Ayurveda
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Career Roles & Responsibilities
  • Arranging consultations with patients and issuing reminders about these closer to the day of each appointment.
  • Conducting screening and diagnostic tests to reveal health issues.
  • Calming anxious and distressed patients.
  • Restoring patients to good health by administering or suggesting interventions such as massage, mindfulness, and homeopathic substances.
  • Informing patients about the functions of each treatment.
  • Recording and storing your notes after each consultation.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the implications of treatments.
  • Tailoring your approach to treatment based on results obtained, if needed.
  • Referring patients to licensed Ayurvedic Doctors, as required.
  • Ensuring that the office is stocked with fresh and well-maintained supplies.
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Career Education Path Summary

What is the eligibility to get admission into Ayurveda?

  • To get admission in this field you must have cleared the 12th examination preferably with Sanskrit or an examination equivalent thereto, or Intermediate (Ayurvedic group- Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Sanskrit) of any recognized University/Board which conforms to the specifications approved by the Council.
  • The Ayurvedic Colleges of India awards the Degree of "Ayurvedacharya" or B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) at the Bachelor level.
  • Candidates who have passed BAMS can apply for postgraduate programs.

What are the courses offered for Ayurveda?

  • Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
  • Certificate course in Ayurveda Panchakarma.
  • Diploma in Ayurveda Medicine.
  • Diploma in Ayurvedic Massage.
  • Diploma In Ayurvedic Panchakarma.

Some institutions also offer certificate courses or pre Ayurvedic courses of 1 year to 2 years. The eligibility needed for such course is S.S.L.C./ Matriculation preferably with Sanskrit or an examination equivalent.

Step 1

Interested candidate has to appear in entrance tests conducted by the various state and Independent bodies like PMT, taken by Punjab Government and boards to admit candidates in various medical institutions like J B Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College, Kolkata, Govt. Ayurved College, Kerala, Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Maharashtra Dayanand  Govt Ayurved College, Punjab, attached with it according to the rank of the candidate in the entrance exam. 
These exams are generally held in the month of May-June and consist of Objective type questions on the subject of English, Physics, Chemistry; Biology through a number of questions and patterns that may vary from test to test.

The results of these exams are generally out by June/July

Step 2

After completing this four and half years of (BAMS) Degree course in which one has to study (subjects which include anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, dermatology, obstetrics and gynecology, forensic medicine and toxicology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, anesthesiology, community medicine, medicine, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatrics, psychiatry and surgery and subject related to Ayurvedic Medicines and six months compulsory training one can opt. for some job in private or state-run hospitals as a junior doctor, go for privates practice after obtaining the necessary affiliation with respective medical councils or go for higher specialized studies.

Fees and Other Expenditures: Although varying from college to college, the total course fee for a BAMS degree ranges from anywhere from a few thousand at a government college to around Rs 5 lakh.

Colleges offering admissions in Ayurveda courses are listed here:

  • Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College, Chandigarh
  • Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
  • JB Roy State Medical College, Kolkata
  • Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Davanagere
  • Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
  • Ayurvedic Medical College, Kolhapur
  • State Ayurvedic College of Lucknow
  • Shri Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
  • Rishikul Government PG Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Haridwar
  • Dayanand Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar
  • Ashtang Ayurveda College, Indore
  • Mai Bhago Ayurvedic Medical College

 

There is a lot of scope for those who are joining medicine as a career in the present scenario. Apart from joining a private or government hospital, younger doctors can find lucrative placements with huge salaries in corporate hospitals.

 

 

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  • There is a good job opportunity in the field of Ayurveda.
  • An Ayurvedic practitioner can get employment as a medical officer/doctor at government and private Ayurvedic hospitals.
  • One can also start his/ her own practice or open one own retail shop of Ayurveda medicines.
  • They can also find employment as supervisors in 'Panch Karma' ( Ayurvedic massage) / health centers, as tutors in Ayurvedic colleges, or do research, conduct workshops, seminars, and retreats.

Payscale:

  • Salary in this sector depends on the employer and experience one has in the field
  • A qualified Ayurvedic Doctor can expect a starting salary anywhere between Rs.20,000 to Rs.25,000 depending upon the competence of the individual doctor There is a lot of money in private practice as well, and it only gets better for candidates as they win the trust of the patients and the goodwill is spread by word of mouth to attract more patients to the clinic.

    A couple of years of dedicated work and some experience along with a master’s degree could lead a doctor to a huge pay package. There is no upper ceiling to the earnings of a competent doctor. One can also be a visiting doctor at several hospitals and charge by the hour.

 

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Career Pros Details

1. Safe and chemical free: Being a herbal medicine, Ayurvedic is not only safe for consumption but also for curative purposes. It is a natural remedy that does not require any chemical composition which makes it healthy for use.

2. Complete cure: Ayurvedic works just like all the other cures for several illnesses. The best thing about Ayurvedic is that it also guarantees complete cure for all issues one may be suffering from.

3. Improved health: Ayurvedic is one of the best remedies that does not only cure existing problems but also helps in ensuring that people live healthy and improved lifestyles in the long run.

4. No operation needed: Ayurvedic is a natural remedy for a variety of illnesses that does not require the patient to be operated on. This means that there is less risk involved in curing.

5. Effective cure: Ayurvedic is not only healthy in curing diseases but it is also effective in ensuring that people are completely cured from their diseases.

6. Treats a variety of illnesses: Ayurvedic is vast in possibilities. It is designed to treat a variety of illnesses both internal and external.

7. No side effects: There are no side effects associated with Ayurvedic as a remedy for diseases. Unlike other treatment options, there are no chemical compositions and therefore there is minimal health risk.

8. Can be used by different people: Ayurvedic can be applied on a variety of people who are suffering from different ailments.

9. It is cheap: Ayurvedic is readily available and affordable to people from all wolks of life.

10. It is easily accessible: The origin of Ayurvedic is India. However, medicine has in the recent past found its way in several parts of the world and can be accessed by almost everyone around the world.

 

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Career Cons Details

1. It may be toxic: In some circumstances, Ayurvedic may sometimes be toxic especially for people who are reactive to the herbs used in making the medicine.

2. It may have adverse effects on some people: There are some people who are allergic to this kind of medicine and they may be reactive to them once they are exposed.

3. It requires great expertise: There is a great deal of expertise required to create this type of medicine in order for it to effective in the long run.

4. It is not accessible to everyone especially to urban areas: Ayurvedic may not be accessible to everyone, especially to those people who are found in the urban areas.

5. It is not given in known doses: There is no definite dosage for this kind of medication. This means that it is somehow difficult to know when the dosage is enough for what age group and so on.

6. Inappropriate for many conditions: Ayurvedic may be ideal for a variety of ailments but it is inappropriate for a variety of conditions as well.

7. Risk of poisoning: There is always the risk of poisoning when using herbs as a means of remedy. This is especially because there is no known dosage for this kind of message.

8. No proper regulation: There are no proper regulations for controlling the manufacture, use and dissemination of this kind of medicine. This means that everything is currently being done haphazardly.

9. Medication interaction: There is always the risk of mixing various forms of medication which then makes it dangerous for the users because of the risk of reaction.

10. Scarce evidence: There is no proper evidence that the people who use these kinds of medication are in fact getting well as a result of using these drugs.

  • Ayurvedic Doctor requires a lot of hard work, dedication and spirit to serve the society.
  • They should have discipline, patience, commitment to excel, self-confidence and above all full knowledge of life cycle and anatomy of the body as this way of alternative treatment is fully based on it.
  • They should possess the strong power of concentration, self-confidence, responsibility, caring nature, good communication and counselling skills; ability to make pivotal decisions after weighing up relevant factors.
  • Candidates should have learned Sanskrit as a subject along with good knowledge of it.
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