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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
Aspect | BAMS | BHMS |
|---|---|---|
Full Form | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery | Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery |
Focus Area | Ayurveda – a natural healing system using herbal medicine, diet, and therapies | Homeopathy – a system based on "like cures like" with highly diluted remedies |
Treatment Approach | Balances body's doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) with herbal medicine and therapies like Panchakarma | Uses minute doses of natural substances to stimulate the body's self-healing ability |
Course Duration | 5.5 years (including 1-year internship) | 5.5 years (including 1-year internship) |
Core Subjects | Anatomy, Physiology, Dravyaguna, Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, Surgery, ENT | Anatomy, Physiology, Homeopathic Pharmacy, Materia Medica, Organon of Medicine, Therapeutics |
Use of Modern Medicine | Includes modern medical subjects like pathology, pharmacology, and surgery | Limited use of modern medicine; primarily focuses on homeopathic principles |
Career Opportunities | Ayurvedic practitioner, government hospitals, wellness centers, herbal medicine manufacturing, research | Homeopathic practitioner, government dispensaries, private clinics, teaching, research |
Regulating Body in India | National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) | National Commission for Homeopathy (NCH) |
Both courses offer a distinct approach to medicine, with BAMS focusing on Ayurvedic healing and BHMS emphasizing homeopathy.
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, there are bridge courses available for medical graduates like MBBS students who are interested in pursuing Alternative Medicine or complementary therapies like Homoeopathy.
In many countries, specific courses or certifications are designed to integrate conventional medical knowledge with alternative medicine practices. These courses vary in duration, content, and recognition based on the regulations and guidelines of the country or region.
For instance, in India, there's a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Homeopathy programme that's specifically designed for allopathic (MBBS) doctors. It allows them to delve deeper into the principl
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 6
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