What are my career options after I pursue a course in Unani medicine?
Entering the medical stream
You must have finished Class 10+2 Science (PCB) to enrol for BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery). Just like MBBS, the duration of BAMS is 5 years (including one-year internship). Selection is through All-India and state-level Entrance Exams. In case of private colleges, the selection is through internal exams. The internship enables students to learn diagnosis techniques under the supervision of senior doctors in out patient departments of colleges or hospitals.
Since Ayurvedic texts are written in Sanskrit, every college offers Sanskrit as a second language in the first professional year. 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 students at Tibbia College.
Registration, a must
After obtaining a BAMS degree, it is compulsory for students to get registered at the respective state councils (under Indian Medical Central Council Act). If they want to practise across the country, the registration under Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) is a must.
Further studies
In the last 50 years of development in the teaching and training of Ayurveda, 22 specialities have been developed. One could focus on the advance learning of a particular speciality by pursuing Masters of Medicine (MD-Ayu)/Master of Surgery (MS-Ayu).
Attractive stipend
Ayurvedic colleges offer stipends to all PG degree students. MD/ MS students receive stipends worth Rs. 40,000 to 50,000 every month. We choose around 17 students through BHU entrance exam, reveals Dr. Reddy. The seats vary from university to university.
Specialisations in demand
Besides Kaya Chikitsa (Internal medicine), Panchakarma and Kshar Sutra have become popular. According to 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. This Ayurvedic para-surgical intervention is done through a medicated thread. In modern surgery, the doctors use antibiotics, pain killers. These antibiotics are immunomodulator, which eventually affect the immune system of the body, he asserts.
Opportunities for Ayurvedic doctors
Hospitals/dispensaries: They can work as medical officer/doctor in government and private Ayurveda hospitals. Last year, Himachal State Commission recruited at least 540 Ayurvedic medical officers. This indicates the rise in demand for BAMS professionals.
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The system of Unani medicine is considered to have originated in Greece and later on perfected by its Arab practitioners who relied on the process of natural healing and harmony of mind and body. To get admission to BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) you need to have completed 12th in PCB with 50% marks. The duration of the course is 5.5 years (4.5 years followed by 1 year of internship). You can work as a doctor in private or government sector.
Select institutions
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Institute |
Programme |
Duration |
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School of Unani Medicine, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi |
BUMS |
5.5 years |
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Deoband Unani Medical College, Saharanpur |
BUMS |
5.5 years |
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Eram Unani Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow |
BUMS |
5.5 years |
Hello Naman,
Unani medicine is considered as an art and science of healing. This profession is quite demanding in the world of today where there are so many complications to diseases, and many poor and suffering.
After undergraduate level, you can do your postgraduate in MD- Unani and further still, PhD.
The demand for Unani Medicals is high due to this medicine is safer, readily available and very cost effective.
The career options can be;
Self employment, Work for Central Government Health Schemes (CGHS), Employees State Insurance Scheme, Primary Health Centers, Unani Hospitals/health centres/pharmacies, private nursing homes, central and state government jobs. You can also be an expert or a consultant or even in medical tourism and so many more opportunitie.
In conclusion, Unani medicine is very demanding and am sure there are are lots of opportunities if you decide to pursue it as a course.
all the best!
