Doctor of Medicine in Ayurved Kriya Sharir

at D Y Patil University India

The Dravyaguna department mainly deals with the Dravya (medicine), Guna (properties) and its Karma (activity). It comprises of maetria medica, pharmacognosy, pharmacology and Ayurvedic clinical therapeutics. The curriculum is designed in such a way that, it includes Ayurvedic as well as contemporary knowledge of medicine.

A Dravyaguna expert can get jobs in several fields like government and private sector, academic (Ayurveda pharmaceutical colleges and companies), research oriented jobs as a Research officer in CCRAS, AYUSH department, pharmaceutical industries (Ayurveda as well as herbal unit), clinical research units. As Dravyaguna subject covers detailed study of medicinal plants, like identification, adulteration, substitution, agro technical aspects. It enables the physician to practice efficiently as compared to the practitioners of other specialties. 

Today, Naturopathy is recognized and well accepted as an independent system of Medicine. It is fast gaining popularity around the world for its safe and effective healing. Naturopathic medicine treats the patient suffering from malignant, chronic and debilitating diseases.

Our Diploma Course in Naturopathy offers students with the right tools, quality education and exposure that’ll help them become certified naturopaths equipped to treat patients suffering from diseases like chronic bronchitis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, depression, asthma, hypertension, and type II diabetes.

This course is common to all the students. This course includes an update of the Basic Sciences such as Biomechanics & Applied Physiotherapy, Biophysics, etc for improving abilities in functional diagnosis and clinical reasoning. This course also includes Allied Subjects such as Management, Ethics & Teaching Technology. 

This course includes the study of any one Specialty selected from above & an independent research project/ dissertation, preferably based on the Specialty.

MBA Financial Management or MBA Finance is a postgraduate course.This course involves the study of analytics, budgeting, organisation and monitoring of finances. It requires skills like thorough data evaluation, logical analysis and proactive decision-making.

For Postgraduate students, efforts are taken to simplify the subjects like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita & Ashtanga Hridaya. Students are subjected to daily commentary reading of above subjects and discussed in detail. We help them understand the finer points of the subject. Students are given assignments or short topics for compilation. Topics are given in accordance with their dissertation subjects. Research Methodology is taught according to syllabus. Topics are discussed keeping in mind research in Ayurveda. The importance of research is impressed upon the students so as to inculcate the relevance of research in their minds. If topics are not clear they are explained repeatedly and question answer sessions are arranged. We try to stimulate curiosity in the minds of the students without which research and innovation is not possible. Practicals of Research Methodology are conducted in accordance with the syllabus.

The M. D. in Ayurveda Samhita is a Non – Clinical course provides research training in the study of classical texts of Ayurveda, their scientific exploration and validation. The aim of the course is to provide orientation of specialties and super specialties of Ayurveda and to produce experts and specialist who can be competent and efficient teachers, physicians, surgeons in various field of Ayurveda.

This is a postgraduate program of 3 years tenure recognised by the Medical Council of India. It includes rotational postings in the departments of Biochemistry, General Medicine and Pathology.

Our department is equipped with a state of art Biochemistry laboratory and a research laboratory. The practical training entails interpretation of various test results and their performance. In addition to this the student gains by interaction with clinical services, understanding of technical methods, instrumentation, information systems, quality assurance and Laboratory management.

This is backed by a sound theoretical knowledge base that is acquired by means of attending lectures, seminars, journal clubs and case discussions. The student is also trained in pedagogy. The course provides ample opportunity to develop practical and interpretational skills as a biochemist. It facilitates the development of an analytical and application based approach to the practice of Biochemistry.

MBA in International Business is a 2 years Post graduate program course which is designed to impart knowledge about Foreign Policies, Trade, Foreign Investments, Export Management, Forex Risk Management.

MBA in Systems Management is a 2-year postgraduate course that deals with software and information technology problems and administrative issues. The main aim of the MBA in Systems Management course is to teach students different subjects that include a detailed review of general management topics and the introduction of technology into business processes. MBA in Systems Management graduates have a wide range of job opportunities in the field of management.

This intensive coursework trains our students to become competent barristers, lawyers, and solicitors. It hones their communication skills, debate skills, and improves their analytical and research faculties. The coursework is intensive, which provides our students with the right tools to get started with a fruitful career in Law, in any specialty of their choosing. It gives them a broad understanding of the country’s jurisdiction, jurisprudence with respect to various fields and gives them an insight into the inner workings of the judiciary system. BALLB Graduates from our School of Law are successful barristers and advocates all around the world.

The Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana Department commenced in the year 2011 with a total intake of 3 seats for Rasashastra and 6 seats for Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana subjects. We have a state of the art library and a well equipped pharmacy with attached Quality Control lab which fulfills the basic needs of PG scholars for preparation and research of various drug entities. A separate PG tutorial room suffices the need for discussions and presentations of the PG students.

The Department encourages research activities providing innovative ideas and facilities which match the standards of modern science. The aim of the Research activities in the PG section is to bring to the fore evidence based practices in Ayurveda and help eliminate the myths attached with the science, thus highlighting its usefulness and promoting its widespread use.