AyurVijnana Vol. 4, Spring 1998
a n n o u n c e
m e n t
3-month Training Courses
in Ayurveda for Foreign Medical Practitioners
Gujarat Ayurveda University was established in 1967
as a mono faculty University by the Government of Gujarat with the objective
to provide instructions, teaching and training in traditional Ayurvedic
medicine and allied subjects, and to facilitate research and advancement
of this ancient medical culture. The university is recognised by the University
Grants Commission (UGC) of India and is a member of the Association of
Commonwealth Universities. It is equipped with a rich library, museums,
laboratories and a 250 bedded hospital for general treatment and research.
Graduate and post-graduate courses in Ayurveda are conducted at the university
itself as well as in nine Ayurvedic Colleges that are affiliated to the
university. Doctoral degree guidance is also offered to Ph.D. scholars.
Realising the increasing interest in Ayurvedic healing practices by practitioners
in foreign countries, the university has designed a three-month intensive
training programme for foreign medical professionals. So far physicians
from Australia, Germany, Mongolia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka have participated.
Objective of the Training
Course
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To provide a general background of the fundamental principles
and the scientific base of Ayurveda.
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To give insight into the Ayurvedic approach for diagnosis
and treatment of illness.
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To impart general knowledge on the rich materia medica
and Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia.
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To conduct training in specific therapeutic methods such
as Panchakarma and Ksharasutra.
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To discuss the role of Ayurveda as a part of the group
of traditional Asian medical cultures and their importance for world health
care.
Curriculum
The programme will cover the following topics but is flexible
to integrate individual interests of the participants:
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Fundamentals of Ayurveda, including hygiene and positive
health (Svasthavritta).
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Fundamentals of materia medica and pharmacopoeia (Dravyaguna,
Rasashastra, Bhaishajyakalpana).
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The principles of diagnosis and pathogenesis (Nidanas).
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Medical treatment (Chikitsa) including internal
purification (Panchakarma).
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Geriatrics and rejuvenation therapy (Rasayana).
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Principle practices of surgery (Shalya) including
alkaline thread cauterisation (Ksharasutra ), cauterisation (Agnikarma),
leech application (Jalaukavacharana) and others.
Methodology
Lectures, group discussions, panel discussions, weekly
seminars & case studies with audio-visual presentations, practical
clinical demonstration, field visits. Assignments and small dissertations
(max. 50 pages) will support the core programme. Teaching and practical
training will take place on five days a week, five hours per day. Saturdays
are used for group discussions.
Prerequisites
A good knowledge of English comprehension and communication
as well as graduation in medicine, bio-sciences or allied medical fields
will be required.
Fees
Registration 10 US$
Tuition (12 weeks) 450 US$
Hostel (on the university campus, excluding food)
60 US$
Additional Fees 180 US$
(Study tours, Field visits, Practical Training)
TOTAL 700 US$
Admission
Two courses will be conducted each year: in February of
which the last date for receipt of application will be 31 October, and
in November (last date for receipt of application 31 July). After obtaining
the admission letter from the University foreigners have to apply for a
student visa in their respective country.
For admission forms and
details contact:
Dr. M. S. Baghel
Programme Co-ordinator
Short-term Foreigners Training
Programme, I.P.G.T. &
R.
Gujarat Ayurveda University
Jamnagar 361001
India