Everything You Need To Know To Be An Ayurvedic Doctor

Overview

Ayurveda Is A Natural System Of Medicine That Originated In India More Than 3000 Years Ago. Ayurveda Is Derived From The Sanskrit Word 'ayur,' Which Means Life, And 'veda,' Which Means The Science Of Knowledge. Therefore Ayurveda Is Based On The Concept That Disease Is Caused Because Of An Imbalance In A Person's Consciousness Or Stress. Lifestyle Interventions And Regaining Balance Between The Body, Mind, Spirit, And The Environment Benefit Ayurveda. It Can Also Have Positive Effects When Used As A Complementary Therapy With Standard, Conventional Medical Care.

Ayurvedic Doctors Are Medical Practitioners Who Use Various Life Science Theories And Techniques Developed From A Natural Healthcare System In India More Than Two Millennia Ago. Apart From Using Medicine Prepared From Natural Herbs, Medicine Uses Various Methods Such As Yoga, Meditation, Special Diets, Etc.

What Does An Ayurvedic Doctor Do?

The Following Are The Job Description Of An Ayurvedic Doctor

• The Ayurvedic Doctor Is Responsible For Diagnosing The Various Ailments Of The Patients And Creating A Recovery Plan For Their Patients That Uses Different Medicine, Oils, Therapy, Yoga, And Meditation
• The Ayurvedic Doctors Are Responsible For Providing Information About The Various Functions Of The Treatment They Provide To The Patients And Explaining The Benefits To Them.
• The Ayurvedic Doctors Are Responsible For Performing Various Minor Surgical Procedures As Granted By The Medical Council Of India.
• The Ayurvedic Doctor Job Description Also Involves Monitoring The Implication Of The Various Treatments Procedure In India.

Eligibility To Get Admission

To Get Admission In Ayurveda, One Must Clear The Class 12th Examination With Physics, Chemistry, And Biology As The Core Subjects From A Recognized University/Board Which Conforms To The Specifications Approved By The Council. They Should Preferably Have Sanskrit As A Part Of Their Curriculum. In India, The Ayurvedic Colleges Award The Degre Of 'Ayurvedacharya' Or BAMS (Bachelor Of Ayurvedic Medicine And Surgery) After Graduation.

Courses  One Can Pursue To Be An Ayurvedic Doctor

1. Bachelor Of Ayurvedic Medicine And Surgery  BAMS – 5 Years Course
2. M.D. In Ayurveda – 3 Years Course
3. M.S. In Ayurveda – 3 Years Course
4. B.Pharm In Ayurveda – 4 Years Course
5. Diploma In Ayurvedic Pharmacy – 2 Years Course

Best Colleges To Attend To Become An Ayurvedic Doctor

In India

• IMS BHU – Institute Of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University
• Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon
• Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune
• Patanjali Ayurved College, Haridwar
• Poddar Ayurved Medical College, Mumbai
• Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College Of Ayurved, Pune

Abroad

• Alaska Kanyakumari Ayurveda School – Alaska
• American University Of Complementary Medicine – Los Angeles
• Ayurveda Institute Of America – Foster City
• California College Of Ayurveda – Grass Valley

Skills Required To Become An Ayurvedic Doctor

There Is A Set Of Particular Skills That Someone Must Have Or Can Develop Into A Successful Ayurvedic Doctor. Tabulated Below Are Some Of The Essential Skills For One Reference -

• Empathy 
• Thinking Ability
• Interpretation And Assimilation 
• Patience
• Interpretation And Assimilation
• Interest In The Herbal Curative Property Knowledge Of Relevant Fields

Internships

All Aspiring Ayurvedic Doctors Must Complete A 12 Months Internship, Including Three Months In GMC&H, Three Months In P.H.C.S., And Six Months In Ayurvedic Hospitals. Only After Completing The Internship Can One Start Practice.

Industries That Are Open For Ayurvedic Doctors

• Spa Resort
• Research Institutes
• Pharmaceutical Industries
• Panchakarma Ashram
• On Duty Doctor
• Nursing Home
• Life Science Industries
• Insurance
• Healthcare I.T.
• Healthcare Community
• Government/ Private Hospitals
• Education
• Dispensaries
• Colleges
• Clinical Trials
• Ayurvedic Resort

Job Prospects

A Few Options Were Available For Freshly Graduated Doctors In Ayurveda A Few Years Back, I.e., Starting Their Practice And Joining The Limited State Government And Local Body(District Board, Municipal Boards/corporations, And Mines) Ayurveda Dispensaries. However, Now Not Only In India But Also In Other Countries Throughout The World, Many Promising Opportunities Are Available To Become An Ayurvedic Doctor. The Areas Available To Build A Career Can Be Broadly Classified As Follows.

• Government Jobs In Hospitals Dispensaries(state,Central,local)
• Academic(Teaching At U.G./PG Institutions)
• Research(Central,state,private Institutions)
• Management And Administration(Govt.and Private)
• Drug Manufacturing(Govt,Private,autonomous,cooperative)
• Drug Control(State&CentralGovt)
• Clinical Trials(Pharmaceuticals)
• Government And Private Hospitals
• N.R.H.M.
• Medical Tourism
• Ayurveda SspecialityCentres(Panchakarma,Ksharsutra,Netra)
• National Ayush Mission

Salary Of An Ayurvedic Doctor In India

A Candidate With A B.A.M.S Degree Can Get Appointed In Government And Private Hospitals As An Ayurvedic Doctor. In The Case Of The Government Sector, The Gross Salary Varies Between Rs.20,000 – Rs.50,000 Per Month. In The Private Sector, The Earnings Are Better And Depend On The Effort Put Into Action. Private Sector Hospitals And Nursing Homes Have Tremendous Openings For Ayurveda Professionals Who Offer Excellent Pay Packages.

Ayurveda Is Also Quite In Demand Across Foreign Countries, So A Candidate, After Gaining Good Experience, Can Also Try For An Overseas Job.

Benefits Of Becoming An Ayurvedic Doctor

Some Of The Key Benefits Of Becoming An Ayurvedic Doctor Are Listed Below -

Stability: One Can Have Financial Stability As An Ayurvedic Doctor As The Pay Scale Increases With Gradual Growth And Experience.

Job Security: This Is A Profession Where One Will Always Be In Demand Irrespective Of The Economic Condition Of A Country.

Get The Chance To Help Others: The Doctor's Profession Is Considered Very High Because Of Their Services. Ayurvedic Doctors Offer Meaningful Services By Using Ayurvedic Medicines Which Are Safe To Consume With Fewer Side Effects.

Prestige: It Doesn't Need To Be Said That Doctor Gets A Lot Of Respect In The Community.

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