Bachelor of Ayurvedic medicine and surgery (BAMS) is a 5.5 years graduate degree that studies the integrated system of modern medicine and traditional Ayurveda. BAMS course covers an exhaustive investigation of current life structures, physiology, social and preventive pharmaceuticals, toxicology, herbal science, ENT, standards of surgery, and alike to coach students with the normal methods in modern science. The course includes the study and application of natural herbs and its medicine within the field of health science. Ayurveda is one among the oldest systems of drugs and traces its roots to Vedic times. The study supports the curative properties of herbs and its medicines known for the natural elements that they contain.
Considered as an alternate method of treatment, the Ayurveda medicine system not only cures and prevents an ailment but also reduces the frequency with which diseases enter a person's body. It utilises the self-healing system of the body. Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) is the responsible body for admission to Ayurveda education at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level and for practice Ayurvedic medicine in India.
MD (Ay) in Agad Tantra is a 3 course dealing with toxicology. With advancement of health sciences, relationship between toxins and health has been scientifically proved. Hence Agada Tantra branch becomes highly relevant in today’s context by providing better options in the management of various toxic conditions. Cumulative toxicity deals with accumulation of poison in the body through everyday consumption of unhealthy food, unprocessed and junk foods. It becomes a mandatory measure to understand it for better approach in management.
M.D. in Swasthavritta (Social and Preventative Medicine) is a 3 year Non - Clinical course. The program provides training on the principles and practice of Social and Preventive Medicine at both the personal and communal levels. Swasthavritta and yoga is the branch that looks into the promotion of health with healthy lifestyle.
Kaumarbhritya is one of the most important branches amongst Astanga Ayurveda as it deals with prevention and cure of childhood diseases. The aim of this branch is better development of children, who are tomorrow’s future. “A healthy and brilliant child is a National wealth”. Tomorrow’s nation is built on today’s healthy child! The children are prone to many diseases because of their immature immune system.
There is a wide scope for Ayurved in pediatric practice. eg.
M.D in Ayurveda- Panchakarma is a 3 year postgraduate program in Ayurveda specialized in Panchakarma. Panchkarma is a study that deals with the five modes of the detoxification process, used to treat illness using the method of Ayurveda. Candidates are taught theory and get real-time practice gain relevance about the principles of Shodhana or Bio-Purification method, training them to become professional research scholars, Ayurvedic physician or a surgeon contributing their services to the field of medical and health science.
M.S. Shalya Tantra is a 3 year postgraduate Ayurvedic medical course, mainly focus on areas like Wound Management, Fracture Healing, Ano-Rectal Diseases, and Urinary Disorders. Students are taught of ancient surgical procedures which explains in clinical, treatises, and surgical applications of various treatment modalities, treatment of chronic diseases, practical training with blood-letting through leeches, successful treatment for piles and fistula, and surgical procedures on patients.
M.S. in Prasuti Tantra & Streeroga is a 3 year postgraduate course that provides training in Ayurvedic Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics. Prasuti tantra deals with pregnancy, labour and puerperium and Streeroga deals with management of diseases manifesting specially in women. The program offers theoretical and practical knowledge in Gynecology and Obstetrics, management of antenatal and postnatal care, common gynecological problems and menopausal syndrome to utilize the techniques of female health care and to achieve a healthy baby.
SDMT's Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Centre started with the sole intension of providing quality Ayurvedic medical education to produce the physicians & surgeon to serve the humanity in more holistic way. The institution is started in the year 2005 in the name of late Shree Sidramappa Shasappa Danigond under Danigond Group Of Institutes (DGI) who was pioneer of the education in the region around the Terdal. Walking on the pathway, laid down by the father, the son Dr. M. S. Danigond well known surgeon, pediatrician & educationist dream of bringing Ayurvedic education and treatment of Ayurvedic to people in the rural areas.
Being the practicing Surgeon/Pediatrician/Physician in the rural area since 30 years. He could feel the need of hour, so thought of health for all in more holistic manner by integrating the Indian medicine with modern advancement. He is a visionary leader who has transformed the field Indian Medicine to reach such heights that today Sidramappa Danigond Memorial Trust's Ayurvedic Medical College, Danigond Post-Graduation Centre, Padma Ayurvedic Hospital & Research Centre are role models to the other institutions.
SIDDRAMAPPA DANIGOND MEMORIAL TRUST'S, AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE, DANIGOND POST-GRADUATION CENTRE, PADMA AYURVEDIC HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE SIDDHANT NAGAR, TERDAL 587 315. TQ.: JAMKHANDI, DIST.: BAGALKOT (KARNATAKA)