MD – Yoga

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Yoga

The course perfectly blends the best of the East (yogic science and ancient healing systems) with the best of the West (rehabilitation medicine and research).

It emphasizes teaching of man-making and introduces a new aspect of earning in a non-competitive practically oriented training but highly stimulating atmosphere. Such training gives a researcher opportunity to publish in indexed journalsand deputation in student exchange programs with foreign universities.

Various experts like Dr. R Nagarathna, Dr. H R Nagendra, Dr. P Nagaraja Rao, Dr. Alex Hankey, and Dr. T M Srinivasan guide students in Yoga therapy, and others like Dr. B N Gangadhar, Dr. Ravindra P from Narayana Health Campus and NIMHANS guide in modern medicine.

This innovative syllabus and teaching methodology under UGC provides challenging international placement opportunities. For more details, refer to career opportunities or S-VYASA alumni placement.

Goal

To create qualified and trained post graduate medical consultants to provide integrative healthcare through Yoga

Objectives

OUTCOME OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the candidate should be able to

• Apply principles and practice of yoga in promotion of positive health (wellness)
• Prepare and apply yoga therapy modules for prevention & management of diseases
• To practice evidence-based medicine in yoga
• Apply the knowledge gained from scriptures related to yoga in medicine

Course Outline

Duration

The minimum duration of the residential program will be three-years and the maximum duration allowed to completed the program will be 6 years. The study period will be spread across six semesters.

Eligibility

A candidate having completed 5/5½ years Medical Program from any stream (MBBS, BAMS, BNYS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS), having completed Yoga Instructor’s Course (YIC) from VYASA/S-VYASA University are eligible to apply for the program.

Admission

The new batch for the program gets admitted in August semester every year. Eligible candidates need to clear an entrance and interview, which would be announced on the University website time-to-time.

Dissertation work

Dissertation work is a mandatory requirement for completion of the Program. The candidates must propose a synopsis for a clinical research project in Yoga by the end of second semester. The dissertation must be submitted by the end of forth semester.

Hospital Report

During the time-frame of the Program, candidates will be posted to the University teaching hospital and other associated hospitals. Presentation of the hospital report is a mandatory criterion for completion of the program.

Details of the Course

The teaching hours including the theory, practical, tutorial, clinical postings per semester are enlisted below

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

Semester V

CLINICAL POSTING-I: Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology

Semester VI

CLINICAL POSTING-II: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, OBG

Time Table

• Time table for 1st Sem | (Details)
• Time table for 4th Sem | (Details)