Appendix 1.  CCIM curriculum for BAMS degree program in AMI

CENTRAL COUNCIL OF INDIAN MEDICINE, STATUTARY BODY UNDER GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

MINIMUM STANDARD OF EDUCATION IN INDIAN MEDICINE FOR AYURVEDACHARYA (BAMS)(Minimum Standards of Education in Indian Medicine) Regulations, 1986 , New Delhi, the 13th July, 1989

13.1 NUMBER OF LECTURES PRACTICAL AND EMONSTRATIONS FOR VARIOUS SUBJECTS:MMINIMUM STANDARD OF EDUCATION IN INDIAN MEDCINE FOR AYURVEDACHARYA

  NOTE: The period of theory and practical shall not be less than 60 minutes (one hour) duration. The duration of the practical of clinical subjects and Rachna Sharir (Dissection) shall be of at least 120 minutes (Two hours).

 

NUMBER OF LECTURES PRACTICAL AND DEMONSTRATIONS FOR VARIOUS SUBJECTS:

Subject

Lectures (hours)                    

Practical and Demonstrations

       SUBJECTS OF FIRST PROFESSIONAL

 

1. Ayurved Ka Itihas   (History of AMI) 

60                                           

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2. Sanskrit (Language)

150                                         

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3. Padarth Vigyan (Ayu Physics)

150                                         

30

4. Astang Sangrah, (Text)

60

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5.RachnaSharir (Anatomy)

210                                         

210

6. Kriya Sharir (Physiology)

210                                         

90

            Total                                              780                                        330

                         Subjects

Lectures                    

Practical and Demonstrations

                        SUBJECTS OF SECOND PROFESSIONAL

7. Swastha Vritta (Hygiene)                             

180                                         

50

8. Dravyagun Vigyan (Pharmacology)

180                                         

90

9. Ras Shastra Bhaishajya Kalpana (Drugs of herbal, mineral, metal and animal origin)

180                                         

90

10. Agad Tantra Vyavhar Ayurved      Avam Vidhi Vaidyak (Toxicology and Forensic Medicine)             

100                                         

50

11. Rog Vigyan Avam Vikriti Vigyan (Pathology)

180                                         

90

12. Charak Samhita (Text)

100                                         

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Total                                                                                    920                      370

SUBJECTS OF THIRD PROFESSIONAL:-                 

13. Prasuti Tantra Avam Strirog (OB and GY)

150

In Hospital

 

 

3 Months

14. Kaumar Bharitya    (Pediatrics)                  

90

1 Months

15.KayaChikitsa         (Medicine)

400

12 Months

16. Shalya Tantra        (Surgery)

210

6 Months

17. Shalakya Tantra      (Eye, Ear, Nose and throat)                 

210

4 Months         

18. Charak Samhita      (Text)

100

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Total                                                                                       1160               

         

13.2 The clinical training in the hospital attached with college to the students shall be as below:


(i)
KAYACHIKITSA (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR): 12 MONTHS

  (a) General - 6 months

  (b) Panch Karma - 2 months

  (c) Manas Rog - 15 days

  (d) SankramakRog - 15 days

  (e) X-ray - 1 month

  (f) Atyayik - 2 months

(ii) SHALYA TANTRA (INDOOR): 6 MONTHS

  (a) General - 5 months (at least one month in O.T.)

  (b) Atyayik - 1 months

(iii) SHALAKYA TANTRA (INDOOR & OUTDOOR) : 4 MONTHS

  (a) General - 3 months (at least one month in O.T.)

  (b) Atyayik -1 months

 

(iv) PRASUIT TANTRA  AVAM STRIROG : 3 MONTHS

(v) KAUMAR BHRITYA : 1MONTH

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHING STAFF:

   (Applicable for recruitments made after 1st July 1989)

  (i) ESSENTIAL:

   (a) A degree in Ayurved from a University established by law or a Statutory Board/ Faculty/Examining Body of Indian Medicine or its equivalent as recognized under Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.

   (b) A Post-graduate qualification in the subject/specialty concerned included in the Schedule to Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.

   (c) Adequate knowledge of Sanskrit

(ii) EXPERIENCE

        (a) FOR THE POST OF PROFESSOR: Total teaching experience of ten years in the Department is necessary out of which there should be five years teaching experience as Reader/Assistant. Professor or ten years experience as a Lecturer in the concerned subject wherever the posts of Reader/Assistant  Professors do not exist.

        (b) FOR THE POST OF READER: Total teaching experience of five years in the subject is necessary out of which there should be three years teaching experience as Lecturer in the subject concerned.

        (c) FOR THE POST OF LECTURER: No teaching experience is required.

        (d) FOR THE POST OF PRINCIPAL: The qualification and experience prescribed for the post of Professor should be considered essential for the post of Principal.

(iii) DESIRABLE:

Original published papers/books on the Subject.

NOTE: If the post-graduate qualification holders for the following subjects are not available, the post-graduate qualification obtained in the subject as noted against the subject shall be admissible: -

Name of Subject                                 Discipline of Post-graduate

1. Swastha Vritta                            1. Kaya Chikitsa  2. Basic Principle

2.AgadTantra                                  1. Kaya Chikitsa   2.DravyaGun

3. Padarth Vigyan/ Samhita/Itihas  Basic Principles

4. Rog Vigyan                                   Kaya Chikitsa

5. Rachna Sharir/Kriya Sharir        Sharir  Basic Principles .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix 2. AMI training centers in the US

                                                           

1. Ayurveda Institute of America, Foster City, CA Directed by Dr. Jay Apte

15 month diploma in Ayurvedic Sciences

 

www.ayurvedicinstitute.com

Tel: 650-341-8400

 

California College of Ayurveda, Grass Valley, CA

Director: Dr. Marc Halpern

Offers: 16 month full time diploma program (Clinical Ayurveda Specialist certification)

 

1/2 year part time diploma program

Both followed by a 6 month internship

www.ayurvedacollege.com

Tel: 866-541-6699

 

2. Ganesha Institute, Los Altos, CA

Directed by Pratichi Mathur

www.healingmission.com

Tel: 650-961-8316

 

3. Tulsi School of Ayurveda, Orange, CA

Directed by Dr. Sneha Tilak, BAMS

Ayurvedic basics, Yoga and meditation, offers conferences and seminars

Tel: 714-279-8680

Email:  Vandana@tulsihealth.com  

Web site:www.tulsihealth.com

 

Colorado

4.  Ayurvedic Certification Course, Denver, CO

Director: Pat Hansen, M.A., Colorado state certified, approved by the Ayurvedic Institute, N.M.

padmashakti@earthlink.net

Tel: 303-512-0819

 

5. Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga & Ayurveda, Boulder, CO

Director: Sarasvati Buhrman, PhD, Boulder CO 750 hour program Yoga Therapy & Ayurveda AyurDoula program rmiya@earthlink.net Web site: www.rmiya.org

Tel: 303-499-2910

 

Florida

6. Hindu University of America Orlando, FL

Offers Master's degrees in yoga and Ayurveda.

Web site: www.hindu-University.edu

Email: staff@Hindu-University.edu

Tel: 407-275-0013

 

7.  Florida Vedic College, Sarasota, FL

Directed by Dr. Light Miller

Offers Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees through Florida Vedic College.

www.ayurvedichealers.com

Email: earthess@aol.com

Tel: 941-929-0999

 

Massachusetts

8. Kripalu School of Ayurveda, Lenox, MA

Dean of Curriculum:Hilary J. Garivaltis, D.Ay.Web site: www.kripalu.org

Email: ksa@kripalu.org

Tel: 800-848-8702 X3

Classes begin January 2005

 

New Jersey

9. New Jersey Institute of Ayurveda

Director: William Courson

Chief Instructor : Dr. Aparna Bapat

www.starseedyoga.com

ayurveda@consultant.com

Tel: (973) 783-1036, X7

 

10. Ayurveda-Yoga Institute

Directors: Gandharva Sauls and Sarah Tomlinson Chief Ancient Ayurveda Instructor: Gandharva Sauls Trainings and CD correspondence www.ancient-ayurveda.com gandharva@earthlink.net

 

New York

11. Ayurvedic Holistic Center, Bayville, NY

Director: Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha

www.ayurvedahc.com

 

Ayurveda-Yoga Institute

Directors: Gandharva Sauls and Sarah Tomlinson Chief Ancient Ayurveda Instructor: Gandharva Sauls Trainings and CD correspondence www.ancient-ayurveda.com gandharva@earthlink.net

Tel: 800-452-1798

 

12. New Mexico

The Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque, NM

Director: Dr. Vasant Lad

Level I Ayurvedic Studies Program

Level II Ayurvedic Studies Program

Pune Gurukula Program

Ayurvedic Correspondence Course

www.ayurveda.com

Tel: 505-291-9698

 

13. American Institute of Vedic Science, Sante Fe, NM

Director: Dr. David Frawley

Correspondence course

www.vedanet.com

Tel: 505-983-9385

 

North Carolina

14. Blue Lotus Ayurveda Center, Asheville, NC

Director: Vishnu Dass, NTS, LMT., C.Ayu.

www.bluelotusayurveda.com

Tel: (828) 713-4266

 

15. Wise Earth School of Ayurveda, Candler, NC

Director: Swamini Mayatitananda

www.wisearth.org

Tel: 828-258-9999

 

Pennsylvania

16. Ojas Ayurveda & Yoga Institute, Inc., Macungie, PA

Director: Dr.(Vaidya) Shekhar Annambhotla, B.A.M.S., M.D.(Ayurveda-India), YICC, RYT-500 Web site: www.ojas.us Email: shekhar@ojas.us

Tel: 484-347-6110

 

Vermont

17. Green Mountain Institute, White River Jct, VT

Director: Fred Duncan, D.Ay.

New: offers a Master's degree in Ayurvedic Science. Integrates ayurveda with modern health sciences.

www.greenmountaininstitute.com

Tel: 802-295-6629 Email: captaindraft@adelphia.net

 

Washington

18. AYU Ayurvedic Academy, Seattle, WA

Director: Dr. Vivek Shanbhag

One-year weekend program

Level I 400 hours to Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Level II 400 hours to Advanced CAP Master's degree in coordination with Hindu University of America Web site:www.ayurvedaonline.com

Email: drs@ayurvedaonline.com

Tel: 206-729-9999

 

Wisconsin School

19. Kanyakumari Ayurveda Education & Retreat Center, Inc.

State approved: Certified Ayurveda Educator and Practitioner Training Programs, Panchakarma technician training. Yoga teacher training programs approved by Yoga Alliance.

www.kanyakumari.us

Email: Kanyakumari@wi.rr.com

Tel: 414-228-7145

 

20. Kripalu School of Ayurveda

Lenox, MA

www.kripalu.org

Contact: Hilary Garivaltis

Email: hilary@kripalu.org

Phone: 413-448-3324

 

21. HINDU UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

113 N. Econlockhatchee Trail,

ORLANDO, FL 32825-3732
Phone:
407-275-0013 e-mail:

 admin@hindu-university.edu

     22. American Institute of Vedic studies

PO Box 8357, Santa Fe NM 87504-8357
Ph: 505-983-9385

Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri)
Founder and Director; 
www.vedanet.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Appendix 3: Examples of conventional drugs banned for serious adverse health effects 

Banned drugs:  1. Redux, 2. Pondimin ,3. Rezulin ,4. Lotronex ,5. Posicor,6. Seldane  ,7. Hismanal ,8. Propulsid ,9. Duract Raxar,10. Rotashield and ,11. Trovan.   

There are many more drugs that have serious side effects and may be banned in future.

Ritalin ,Bextra ,Vioxx  ,Crestor  , and Paxil

According to a new study, conventional medicine in the USA kills almost 1 million people yearly (Bolen Report 2004). An independent review revealed that in most cases, “American medicine does more harm than good. Compelling evidence from this study unveiled astounding statistics on the 783,936 deaths per year that have resulted from conventional medicine." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix 4:  Government of India’s Initiative to globalize Ayurveda (Adapted from the Government of India Department of Ayurveda (Ayush) web site)

As a result many foreign countries have began looking to India for understanding Ayurveda and incorporating it through education, research and practice to meet the overwhelming desire of consumers to access Complementary & Alternative Medicine. Indian Missions in U.S.A., U.K., Russia, Germany, Hungary, South Africa have played an effective role in channeling the information of Ayurveda and opening up new opportunities for the spread of Indian Medicine in to foreign institutions and the general public awareness building about Ayurveda in the foreign countries has been identified as an important thrust area. During 2001-2002 following efforts were made by the Indian Govt. in the area of globalization: Experts were deputed to attend symposia & Seminars held in foreign countries to project Indian experiences & initiatives in the field of traditional medicine.

1. A delegation led by Joint Secretary, Department of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy and consisting of Ayurveda experts, scientists and industry representatives presented scientific basis of Ayurveda and the extensive research work done before a Sub Committee on Alternative Medicine set up by the House of Lords of the U.K. Parliament resulting in to moving the Ayurvedic single herbal medicines from category-3 to category-1. This presentation led to dispel doubts about the efficacy validity and scientific basis of Ayurveda which was in fact acknowledged by Lord Walton in the UK Parliament.

2. A Seminar cum Exhibition mainly of Ayurveda was arranged in Geneva on the occasion of the World Health Assembly with a view to sensitize the participants of the assembly about the infrastructure, strengths, scientific validity & basis of Ayurveda and efficacious role of Panchkarma in treatment of chronic diseases. The event was well received and succeeded to generate interest for Ayurveda products and literature.

3. Two seminars and a presentation of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy were organized in the ‘Made in India’ show at Johannesburg, South Africa during 18-21 July, 2001. Yoga demonstrations and literatures on the practice of Ayurveda,use of medicinal plants in the treatment of common ailments, strengths of Homoeopathy in health care and preventive & curative roles of Yoga were arranged during the seminar. Getting convinced with the strength and scientific basis of Ayurveda, South Africa has decided to enact a Regulation which will oversee in import of Traditional medicines particularly Ayurveda & Unani. Indian delegation under the leadership of Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare also visited the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, which is a part of the University of Dehradun where, it has been decided to introduce a course on Ayurveda.

4. Yoga experts from National Institute of Yogam, New Delhi participated in a Yoga conference arranged by the Indian Embassy in Dushanbe, Kazakhstan. Lecture cum Demonstration of Yoga were given not only to the general public but also to the staff of Ministry of Defense, teaching faculty & students of Medical University, doctors and staff of the Army Hospital.

5. An Indian team comprising Joint Secretary of the Department of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathy and Ayurveda experts from premier institutes participated in a seminar on Indian Systems of Medicine held in Berlin, Germany. Infrastructure related details, policy support, research work of Ayurveda was highlighted through an audio-visual presentation.

6. A five member delegation led by the Secretary of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathy visited Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia to assess the development made on the implementation of the MOU signed between India and Russia for undertaking collaborative & co-operative activities in the field of Ayurveda. A series of meetings were held during the visit with Deputy Health Minister of Russian Federation, Academic Council of Doctors of St. Petersburg Moscow Institute of Medico-Social Rehabilitation, Russian State Medical University, Academician G.I. Marchuk, Director of the Russian Academy of Sciences and representatives of Russian companies interested in importing Ayurvedic medicines and other products. The main issues discussed were related to deputation of Ayurveda teachers & experts, establishment of Ayurveda Research Center in Russia, import of Ayurveda medicines, translation of Ayurveda books & research papers in Russian language and above all recognition of Ayurveda as a medical and health care system in Russia. All these issues are actively followed up for fruitful implementation of the MOU for propagation of Ayurveda in Russia in right perspective.

7. Secretary of the Department along with Adviser –Ayurveda visited USA in November 2001 to discuss Ayurveda education program with the officers of the National Center for Alternate & Complementary Medicine, which is under the National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Washington; for evolving plans to facilitate the introduction of training modules on Ayurveda in US medical schools. A clear strategy for overall development and propagation of Ayurveda in USA has been laid down and capsule courses of Ayurveda will be introduced in US medical schools. It was decided that a team of 15 medical experts would visit India for interaction with Indian experts for exploring possibility of research collaboration in the field of Ayurveda. University of Maryland’s Medical School was found to be very receptive to introducing Ayurveda sessions in the university and to start short term teaching program for students.

8. An Ayurveda officer from the department of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathy participated in a W.H.O. Regional meeting on ‘Integration of Traditional Medicine in the National Health Systems’ held in November 2001 at Harare, Zimbabwe. 9. A Memorandum of Understanding is being signed with the Government of Hungary for development of Ayurveda in that country. Hungarian Government has recognized Ayurveda and 40 of its products are being sold there.  

 

 

 

Appendix 5:  Frequently asked questions about AMI (Adapted from the Government of India Department of Ayurveda, Ayush web site)

Q.1 WHAT IS AYURVEDA?

“AYURVEDA" is made up of two words-Ayuh and Veda. Ayuh means life and Veda means knowledge or science. Thus "AYURVEDA’ in totality means ‘Science of life’. It incorporates all aspects of life whether physical, psychological, spiritual or social. What is beneficial and what is harmful to life, what is happy life and what is sorrowful life; all these four questions and life span allied issues are elaborately and emphatically discussed in Ayurveda.

Q.2 WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF AYURVEDA?

Ayurveda is the ancient most total health care system. The antique Vedic texts have scattered references of Ayurvedic Remedies and allied aspects of medicine and health.  Atharva  Veda mainly deals with extensive Ayurvedic information. That is why Ayurveda is said to be the off shoot of Atharva Veda.

Q.3 WHAT IS THE AYURVEDIC VIEWPOINT OF STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF BODY?

The Ayurvedic scheme of life indicates that Universe as well as human body is made up of five basic elements collectively called ‘Panch Mahabhootas’.  These are Aakash (Ether), Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Aapa (Water) and Prithvi (Earth). The sixth mandatory component of life is Atma (life spirit) without which life ceases. The human body is made up of Doshas (Bio-humours), Dhatus (Body matrix) and Malas (excretory products). Vata, Pitta and Kapha, known as Tridoshs are physiological entities of the body which are responsible for carrying out all the functions of the body. Dhatus are the structural entities of the body. These are Rasa (Plasma), Rakta (Blood cells), Mamsa (Muscular tissue), Meda (Fatty tissue), Asthi (Bony tissue), Majja (Bone marrow) and Shukra (Hormonal and other secretions of genital).  Agni (Metabolic fire) is in thirteen different forms and carries out the whole metabolism of the body. The waste products of the body are produced in the body as bye-products of metabolism. These are known as malas which include feces, Sweda (sweat) and Mutra (urine). All biotransformations within the body occur through Srotases (body channels) which are the sites for action of Agni.

Q.4 WHAT IS THE BASIC PHILOSOPHY OF HEALTH, DISEASE AND TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA?

As per Ayurveda, ‘Health’ is a state of equilibrium of normal functions of Doshas, Dhatus, Malas and Agni.. It means that when Dosh-Dhatu-Malas and Agni are constantly in a state of functional equilibrium, then health is maintained.  Distortion of the equilibrium results into disease.  An erratic lifestyle is believed to be one of the basic causes of failure in the mechanism of equilibrium.

Treatment either with or without drugs and application of specific rules of diet, physical and mental activities as described brings back the state of equilibrium..

Q.5 HOW IS DIAGNOSIS DONE IN AYURVEDA?

Diagnosis is aimed at establishing the type of pathology and correct status of the illness.  Diagnosis is accomplished through examination of the patient by inspection, palpation, percussion and interrogation.

The second type of examination is to assess the strength and physical status of the individual so that the type of management required could be planned accordingly. For this examination of Prakriti (Body constitution), Saar (Tissue quality), Samhnan (physique), Satva (Mental strength), Satamya (specific adaptability), Aaharshakti (diet intake capacity), Vyayaam shakti (exercise cap