Medical education in India

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The standard entry-to-practice degree in modern evidence-based medicine in India is the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Alternative systems of Medicine in India are Ayurveda (BAMS), Unani (BUMS), Siddha(BSMS), Homeopathy (BHMS). M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) a credential earned upon completion of a five-and-a-half-year undergraduate program. The curriculum is divided into one year of preclinical studies in general science subjects and three and a half years of paraclinical and clinical studies, followed by a one-year clinical internship. Before beginning the internship, students are required to pass several examinations, the final one of which is conducted in two parts. Postgraduate education in medical specialties typically takes 3 additional years of study after the MBBS and concludes with the award of a Master of Surgery or Doctor of Medicine(MD). Postgraduate diplomas in medical specialities may also be awarded upon the completion of two-year training programs. After that a person can further get a degree in superspeciality (D.M. or M.Ch.) in his or her respective branch after successful completion of 3 years of superspeciality in a medical college.

India has various ancient systems of medicine that long predate the introduction of modern evidence based medicine during British colonial rule. Ancient Indian system of medicine is referred to as Ayurveda (Science of life). All traditional systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (collectively referred to as AYUSH) are common forms of medical care in India, especially in rural regions. While these forms of medicine also play a major role in India's public health care system along with modern system of medicine and are often practiced informally, practitioners are officially mandated to be licensed by one of the country's 29 state medical councils. Professional degree programs in traditional systems are structured similarly: Credentials like the Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), the Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) are awarded upon the completion of five-and-a-half-year undergraduate programs. Graduation typically requires passing annual examinations and completing a final one-year clinical internship. Graduate education in medical specialties typically takes three additional year of studies After BAMS And BHMS And conclude with Award of Master of Ayurveda (BAMS MD/MS (AYU)) And Master of Homeopathy (BHMS MD(HOMEO)). In BAMS Postgraduate diplomas in medical specializations may also be awarded upon the completion of two-year training programs.

In terms of oversight, Ayush system of medical Education regulated by a separate ministry CCIM (Central Council Of Indian Medicine) and CCH (Central Council of Homeopathy. Modern system of medicine MCI (Medical Council of India) or the new National Medical Commission.