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Medical profession is traditionally regarded as a service to human beings; the best reward being an inner satisfaction derived from healing and by earning respect. But this comes at a heavy cost in terms of number of years spent in education, skill development and final settlement in the career. This profession is for those who are willing to settle for a decent and respectable living. Admission process Admission is highly competitive. Currently, there are about 62,000 seats for MBBS and another 23,000 in BDS in different institutes in the country. These institutes fall into two categories — government-run and private/trust-run. In the case of government institutions, the admissions for 15 per cent of seats are open to students from across the country, while for the remaining 85 per cent seats, the admissions are through entrance examinations conducted by the state universities/institutions. The private/trust-run colleges make admissions for 50 per cent seats through the state entrance exam. The rest 50 per cent seats fall in the management quota category, where the students get admission according to the merit. In general, education in private medical/dental colleges is more expensive and thus is the second choice for most of the prospective students. The duration of MBBS course is four-and-a-half years followed by one year of paid compulsory rotating clinical training/internship, while the duration of BDS course is four years, followed by one year of paid internship. Rigorous curriculum The curriculum for graduate programme is tightly packed and requires thoroughness. Generally, competent students join the medical stream yet a substantial number falter in their graduate years, in spite of their high ranks prior to joining the college. This has been attributed to a widely followed practice of attending private coaching for attaining high rank for entry to medical profession which makes the students miss out on regular school discipline. Unfortunately, some students continue to follow the same system, and suffer in the process. A note of caution Although with time, name, fame and money, come to most successful doctors, future and budding doctors have to resist temptation of being greedy, or to get everything quickly, or start comparing themselves with other professions and stray from their avowed path of service to people. Society expects doctors to follow the highest levels of ethics in professional conduct. — Dr Harsh Mohan is Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Sector 32, Chandigarh
Sweet pill that cures
Discovered only 200 years back, homoeopathy is one of the latest sciences. When people are not cured with the existing systems of medicine, they look for an alternative. With its sweet pills and no side effects, homoeopathy can offer a lasting cure. Ever since Parliament passed the Homoeopathy Central Council Act in 1973, homoeopathy has grown as a National System of Medicine and enjoys government support. Now a significant number of the people opt for homoeopathic treatment. Besides, there is a vast infrastructure of hospitals, dispensaries, research institutions, medical colleges, registered medical practitioners and reputed pharmacies all over India. Thus, India has become the world leader in homoeopathy. Today, there are 180 colleges in India imparting homoeopathic training. It being the biggest hub for homoeopathy, India offers the best career options. Homoeopathy offers graduation (BHMS — 5 ½ years) and postgraduation courses (MD — 3 years). The status enjoyed by a homeopathic doctor is equivalent to any allopathic doctor. There are 35 PG colleges, and more than 2.5 lakh registered homoeopaths, 7,500 goverment clinics and 400 homoeopathy hospitals. The next economic boom is going to be seen in the healthcare sector; so far only 12 per cent of our population is using homoeopathic medicines, which is going to triple to almost 35 per cent by 2020. In 2010, the market share of homeopathic medicines was around Rs 2,758 crore, which is increasing 30 per cent annually. Jobs are available in government and private sectors, and the salary is equivalent to an MBBS doctor. With the Government of India and AYUSH planning to spend more money on alternative medicines, homoeopathy is going to be part of the next economic boom. The Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), an autonomous body, and the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, conduct various research programmes for upgrading the science of homoeopathy, through a pragmatic and rational approach. The CCRH has units in almost every state and it offers jobs to young homoeopaths. The scope of homoeopathy has grown by its successful treatment of psychosomatic disorders, autoimmune diseases, geriatric and paediatric disorders, ailments during pregnancy, obstinate skin diseases, lifestyle disorders and allergies, etc. It has also shown a positive role in improving the quality of life in case of incurable chronic diseases like cancer, HIV/ AIDS, terminally ill patients and incapacitating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Currently we have 2,012 homoeopaths per crore population, which is much below the average in other systems. It also reflects untapped potential of this system. — Randeep Nanda is CEO HomoeoCARE To get admission into in a homoeopathy course, the requirement is plus two with science-medical stream. The aspirants have to appear for CET (common for all medical courses) TOP Homoeopathy COLLEGES IN THE REGION Chandigarh
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Postgraduate Course, M. D. (Hom.)
Herbs that
heal
Called the alternative systems of medicines, ayurveda is indigenous and has offered health and longevity for over 5,000 years. With collateral damages involved in the modern system of medicine, the Government of India is reviving the time-tested holistic system of ayurveda by promoting it as a parallel system of medicine. Ayurveda is recognised as new-age medicine now, for it represents the science of life and longevity. It provides palliative and curative treatment. It also plays a crucial role in prevention of recurring diseases. Natural herbs and minerals are the main ingredients in ayurvedic medicines, which prevent the side-effects. This field also includes various treatments such as body massages, purification, detoxification, meditation and dietary changes. In the present scenario, ayurveda is rapidly gaining global acceptance for its personalised medicines. With this improvement the need for ayurvedic professionals is also increasing gradually. Ayurveda is primarily drawn from the classic Sanskrit text Charaka Samhita (though there are earlier versions, Charaka Samhita in its present form is estimated to date from first century AD), Vagbhatta`s Ashtanga Hridayam (approximately 500 AD), and the Susruta Samhita. There are several reputed ayurveda colleges in the region — both government and private. For getting admission into B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery), one has to clear plus two with medical stream. — Vaid Jagjit Singh is Member, Central Council of Indian Medicine ADmission process for BAMS course
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