BACHELOR OF SIDOIHA MEDICINE &SURGERY (BSMS)

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BACHELOR OF SIDOIHA MEDICINE &SURGERY (BSMS)

Siddha is an ancient system of medicine and healing that origination in South India. The term Siddha comes from Tamil language which means perfection or achievement. According to popular belief, the Siddha system of medicine is divine in origin. It is believed to have been passed on by the 'Siddhars', incarnations of God, to serve humanity. In Siddha, an individual is a microcosm of the universe, who body consists of 5 primordial elements - earth, fire, water, air and space.

Three Humours in Siddha

Many of us confuse Siddha with Ayurveda. This is predominantly because Siddha shares its conceptual framework of the three humours with Ayurveda.

  • Vatha :Vatha is associated with elements of 'space' and 'air', which governs sensory and motor activities and movements in the body and mind.

  • Pitta :Pitta is associated with the element of 'fire' and is responsible for maintaining body heat.

  • Kapha : Kapha is associated with the elements of 'earth' and 'water' which is responsible for strength and endurance.

According to the Siddha medicine, the treatment is aimed at restoring balance to the mind-body-spirit system. It lays equal emphasis on the body, mind and spirit and strives to restore complete harmony to the various psychological and physiological functions of the body. Like in Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, diet and lifestyle (pathya and apathya) play a major role correcting body-mind balance, curing diseases and maintaining health. The therapies used in Siddha are mainly known as Kayakarpam, Varmam, and Thokkanam.

Also, the Siddha system of medicine places more importance on preventing diseases than curing them known as Pini Anuaaa Vidhi.

Siddha Courses

  • Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Sciences ? BSMS ? 5 ? years
  • MD ? Siddha Medicine ? 3 years

Eligibility for BSMS

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Botany and Zoology as options. The Candidates should have studied in Tamil Medium up to 10th Standard or any Higher Secondary Examination.

Colleges

Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, 69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, offers the 4 year BSMS course at the following colleges in Tamil Nadu.

  • Govt. Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai ? 627002, Tamil Nadu.
  • Govt.Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai ? 600106, Tamil Nadu.
  • Sri Sai Ram Siddha Medical College, Sriperumputhur, Tamil Nadu.
  • Velu Mailu Siddha Medical College, Sriperumputhur, Tamil Nadu.
  • A.T.S.V.S. Siddha Medical College Munchirai Distt. Kanyakumari, T. N.

In kerala, BSMS is offered by Kerala University

  • Shri Shantigiri Siddha Medical College, Koliyakode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
M.D (SIDDHA) DEGREE COURSE

NIS is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai.

Education, Syllabus and Curriculum are in accordance with the norms fixed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), New Delhi.

The post-graduate courses [M.D (Siddha)] have commenced at National Institute of Siddha from 30-09-2004. Siddha graduates with B.S.M.S Degree are eligible to apply for the post graduate degree. Selection is made on the basis of their rank in the All India AYUSH PG Entrance Examination [AIAPGET] conducted by Ministry of AYUSH and Counselling held in this Institute. Reservations are applicable as per the rules of Government of India. One seat is allotted for a Siddha graduate from foreign countries in any one branch cyclically every year.

The branches offered to PG programme in Siddha are:

  • Maruthuvam - 8 seats
  • Gunapadam - 8 seats
  • Pura Maruthuvam - 3 seats
  • Varma Maruthuvam - 3 seats
  • Siddhar Yoga Maruthuvam - 2 seats
  • Kuzhandhai Maruthuvam - 8 seats
  • Noi Nadal - 7 seats
  • Nanju Maruthuvam - 7 seats. (Total Seats : 46)
PH.D PROGRAMME

National Institute of Siddha is recognized by The T.N. Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai for conducting Ph.D. programme in 6 Departments of Siddha specialty. Some of the faculty members are recognized as guide for Ph.D. programme. Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India has sanctioned 12 research fellowship (i.e two for each department) with monthly stipend. Based on the availability of guide and the number of candidates for whom each guide could provide service, the M.D(S) qualified candidates will be selected by conducting entrance examination. The six specialties are...

  • Maruthuvam
  • Gunapadam
  • Sirappu Maruthuvam
  • Kuzhandai Maruthuvam
  • Noi Nadal
  • Nanju Maruthuvam

Career Opportunities

After completion of graduation in BSMS, one can

  • Start practicing with private clinics, hospitals & other health centres.

  • Join Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine (CARISM) as a Research fellow.

  • Teaching undergraduate students.

  • Learn certain practices of Ayurveda and increase options of offering medication.

  • Opportunities both in State Government & Central Government health departments & hospital

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