MAHARASHTRA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES,

NASHIK

(From Academic Year 2012-13 & onwards)

Syllabus for MD/MS (Ayurved) Preliminary Examination

15. KAUMARBHRITYA - BALA ROGA

(Pediatrics)

PAPER-II

THEORY- 100 marks

PART–A
50 marks

01 Development of Kaumarbhritya tantra including ancient and modern literature.

Strength of Ayurveda specific to child health care.
02 Vayobheda (Classification of age) according to different classics
03 Anatomical and physiological differences in child compared to adult.
04 Ayurvedic consideration of physiology and pathology of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Oja,
Agni, Prakriti (sharirika-manasika), Kaya and Dhatuposhana in children.
05 Basic Concepts of growth and development, and its assessment.
06 Ayurvedic and modern clinical methods of examination of healthy and diseased
newborn and children.
07 Knowledge of modern diagnostic tools like clinical and laboratory investigations, X-
ray, USG, MRI etc.
08 Fundamentals of Ayurvedic treatment for childhood disorders
09 Applied pharmacological considerations: Ayurvedic and modern concepts of drug
doses, administration, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and other important
factors of consideration.
10 National programs related to pediatrics.
11 Childhood Samskara
12 Principles of Child Psychology (Ayurvedic & modern concepts)

PART–B
50 marks

01 Concept of Bala Rasayana and its application in physical and mental health of children.
02 Concept of Vyadhi-Kshamatva avam Vardhanopaya. Concept of immunity and immune
enhancing measures including immunization.
03 Concept of Dhupana and Raksha karma and their clinical application in pediatric practice
04 Basic concepts of single drugs commonly used in pediatric practice with special reference to
their karma like- Guduchi, Yastimadhu, Mandukaparni, Shankhapushpi, Ativisha, Pippali,
Maricha, Shunti, Haritaki, Amalaki, Tulasi, Bhumyamalaki, Daruharidra, Haridra, Vidanga,
Katuki, Dadima, Brahmi, Ashvagandha, Shatavari, Bala, Kampillaka, Trivrita, Jyotishmati,
Vacha, Jeevanti, Rasna, Shatavari, Anantamula (Krishna Sariva), Durva, Khadir, Tankana,
Tambula, Jatamansi, Sphatika.
05 Knowledge of their ingredients, indications, precautions and specific considerations including
adverse drug reactions (ADR) of commonly used Ayurvedic formulations in pediatric practice
e.g. Aravindasava, Baalachaturbhadra Churna, Kumarakalyana Rasa, Saraswatarista,
 Swarnaprashana (Kashyapa Samhita), Kumaryasava, Kushmanda Rasayana
(Sharangdhar), Ashvagandha Rasayana (Ashtanga Hridaya), Brahmi Ghrita, Kalyanaka
Ghrita, Talishadi Churna, Sitopaladi Churna, Haridra Khanda, Krimikuthara Rasa, Mugdha
Rasa, Dantodbheda-Gadantaka Rasa, Rajanyadi Churna (Ashtanga Hridaya), Samvardhana
Ghrita, Ashta Mangal Ghrita.
06 Methods of preparation of various specific Kalpana (e.g. Lehya, Syrup, drops etc.) according
to needs of children.
07 Common instruments and their application in new born care and general pediatric practice.
08 Specific considerations in research methods related to Pediatrics.
09 Regulatory laws related to child health management.

PRACTICAL
100 marks

Contents:
01 a) In-patient case history record -(25 Patient)
b) Child Health record - (50 Case)
02 Involvement in Outreach and National programs:
1. School Child health checkup
2. Adolescent education
3. Adolescent counseling etc
03 Pediatric ward/nursery management.

Distribution of marks (Practical) :

01 a) Case History Record - (25 Patient) - 10 Marks
b) Child Health record - (50 Case) - 10 Marks
02 Bedside clinical case taking
Long Case - 20 Marks
Short Case - 10 Marks
03 Procedures/ Kriya Kalpa -15 Marks
04 Identification of instruments & Spotting -15 Marks
05 Viva voce -20 Marks

Format of Question Paper

PART -A
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
PART-B
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1 Kashyapa Samhita Complete Hindi translation by Satyapal Vidhyalankara English
translation by Prof. Premvati Tiwari
2 Principles & practice of Pediatrics in Ayurveda: CHS Shastry
3 Child Health Care in Ayurveda: Abhimanyu Kumar
4 Ayurvedic Concepts of human Embryology: Abhimanyu Kumar
5 Kaumarbhritya by Prof. D.N. Mishra
6 Kaumarbhritya Ke Antargata Balgraho Ka Kramika Evam Vaigyanika Adhyana by Prof.
Chanchal Sharma
7 Notes on Kaumarbhritya-by Dr. Dinesh K S
8 Pran - Pratyagamanam-by Dr. B.M. Singh
9 Ayurveda Dwara Matra Evam Shishu Paricharya by Dr. KS Patel, V.K. Kori & Rajgopal
S.
10 Kaumarbhritya related references from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita Vagbhata
etc.
11 Clinical Methods in Paediatrics by Meharban Singh
12 Pediatrics Emergencies by Meharban Singh
13 Essential Pediatrics O.P. Ghai
14 Text Book of Pediatrics Nelson
15 Care of New Born by Meharban Singh

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 MAHARASHTRA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES,
NASHIK

(From Academic Year 2012-13 & onwards)

Syllabus for MD/MS (Ayurved) Preliminary Examination

10.KAYACHIKITSA
(General Medicine)
PAPER-II

THEORY- 100 marks

PART–A
50 marks

01 Understanding of fundamental concepts of Kayachikitsa like Vriddhi and Kshaya of

Dosha, Dushya, Mala with Amshaamsha Kalpana. Srotodushti, Khavaigunya, Agni,
Ama (Saama and Nirama Dosha, Dhatu & Mala). Aavarana, Rogamarga,
Ashayapakarsha, Dosha Gati, Kriyakala. Aushadha Sevana Kala, Anupana, Pathya-
Apathya and their scientific relevance during health and disease.
02 Detailed knowledge of Rogi Roga Pariksha including detailed history taking and
systemic examination of patient. Clinical implementation of Dwividha Pariksha,
Trividha Pariksha, Chaturvidha Pariksha, Panchavidha Pariksha, Shadvidha
Pariksha, Ashtavidha Pariksha, Dashvidha Parikshya Bhavas and Prakrityadi
Dashvidha Pariksha.
03 Principles of Kayachikitsa in disease management including Shodhana, Shamana
and Naimittika Rasayana.
04 Introduction of the basic principles of Modern medicine, Homeopathy, Unani,
Siddha, Tibetan Medicine, Yoga and Naturopathy and their relevance in light of the
basic principles of Ayurvedic medicine.

PART–B
50 marks

01 Chikitsa Siddhanta of Pranavaha, Annavaha, Udakavaha, Rasadi Dhatuvaha,

Malavaha & Manovaha Srotovikara.
02 Emergency medicine: Acute Severe Asthma, pulmonary oedema, myocardial
infarction, cerebro-vascular accidents, water and electrolyte imbalance,
haemorrhage, syncope, seizure, coma, hyperpyrexia, hypertensive encephalopathy.
03 Knowledge of conducting various medical procedures like infusions, tapping, lumbar
puncture, Ryle’s tube insertion, catheterization, tractions, water seal drainage,
Cardio Pulmonary Ressucitation.
04 Basic knowledge of underlying principles of ECG, TMT, echo cardiography, vascular
doppler studies, EEG, EMG, X-Ray, USG, CT scan, MRI, PET and their
interpretation.
05 Knowledge of common Ayurvedic formulations and preparations used in treatment:
Churna- Triphala, Sitopaladi, Lavanbhaskara, Hingvashtaka, Avipattikara,
Gangadhara, Shaddharana, Sudarshana, Panchasakara, Ajmodadi.

Kashaya- Dashamula, Rasnasaptaka, Asanadi, Pathyadi, Phalatrikadi,

 Punarnavashtaka, Gojivhadi, Mahamanjishthadi, Drakshadi Kashaya.

Asavas-Arista- Amritarishta, Kanakasava, Chitrakasava, Saraswatarishta,

Ashwagandharishta , Chandanasava

Vati- Sanjivani, Chandraprabha, Agnitundi, Chitrakadi, Khadiradi, Vyoshadi,

Shankha Vati, Shiva Gutika. Guggula-Kalpana-Triphalaguggula, Kaishoraguggula,
Trayodashangaguggula, Simhanadaguggula, Yogarajaguggula, Gokshuradi
guggula, Kanchanaraguggula

Rasaushadhi- Tribhuvanakirti Rasa, Arogyavardhini Rasa, Shwasakuthara Rasa,

Rasamanikya Rasa, Smritisagara Rasa, Lakshmivilasa Rasa, Sutshekhara Rasa,
Pravala Panchamrita Parpati, Hemagarbhapottali Rasa.

Taila- Mahanarayana Taila, Pindataila, Prasarinyadi Taila, Ksheerabala Taila,

Brihat Saindhavadi Taila, Panchaguna Taila, Amritadi Taila, Marichyadi Taila,
Mahamasha Taila.

Ghrita- Mahatriphaladi Ghrita, Brahmi Ghrita, Panchtikta Guggulu Ghrita, Sukumara

Ghrita, Dadimadya Ghrita, Kantakari Ghrita, Kalyanaka Ghrita.
Lehya- Chyavanaprasha Avaleha, Kushmanda Avaleha, Ashwagandha Avaleha,
Agastya Hareetaki Rasayana, Drakshavaleha, Vasavaleha, Amrita-Bhallataka
Rasayana.

PRACTICAL
100 marks

Contents:
01 Daily hospital duties in OPD, IPD and casualty
02 Bed-side case taking – 25 patients
Distribution of marks (Practical) :
01 Case records of 25 Patients in detail - 20 Marks
02 Bedside clinical case taking-
a) Long case - 20 Marks
b) Short case -10 Marks
03 Medical procedures/laboratory work -15 Marks
04 Instruments and spotting -15 Marks
05 Viva voce -20 Marks

Format of Question Paper

PART -A
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
PART-B
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1 Charak Samhita - Cakrapanidutta commentry
2 Sushrut Samhita - with all available Commentaries.
3 Ashtang Samgraha - Indu commentary
4 Ashtang Hridaya - Arundutta and Hemadri
Commentry
5 Cikitsadarsha - Pandit Rajesvardutta Shastri
6 Kayachikitsa - Ramaraksha Pathak
7 Rog Pariksha Vidhi - Priyavrat Sharma
8 Panchakarma Vigyan - Haridas Sridhar Kasture
9 Ayurved Nidan Chikitsa Siddhanta - Prof. R.H.Singh
10 Kayachikitsa Vol. I-IV. - Prof. Ajay Kumar
11 Davidson’s Principles and Practice of -
Medicine.
12 API Text Book of Medicine. -
13 Harrison’s Text Bok of Medicine. -
14 Harrison’s Text Bok of Medicine. -
15 Cecil Text Book of Medicine. -
16 Relevant texts of concerned subjects. -

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Syllabus for MD/MS (Ayurved) Preliminary Examination

13.PANCHKARMA
(Five Therapeitic proedure)
PAPER-II

THEORY- 100 marks

PART–A
50 marks

01 Chikitsa and its classifications; Antah-Parimarjana and Bahir-Parimarjana Chikitsa

02 Principles of Chikitsa, Kriyakal, Shadvidha and Dvividha Upakrama and role of

Panchakarma therein.

03 Applied aspects of Trividha, Shadvidha, Ashta Vidha and Dasha Vidha Pariksha.

04 Applied anatomy and physiology of cortex, cranial and peripheral nerves. Methods of

physical examinations of central nervous system: sensory system, motor

examination-muscle power and tone, superficial and deep reflexes, difference of

upper and lower motor neuron lesions. Tremors and coordination.

05 Functions of various single muscles and groups of muscles, applied anatomy and

physiology of joints. Methods of examination of locomotor system. Differential

diagnosis of Amavata (rheumatoid arthritis), Vatarakta (gout) and Sandhivata

(osteoarthritis). Examination of lumbar and cervical disorders including Gridhrasi

(sciatica) and Vishvachi (Brachial neuralgia).

06 Applied anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular and respiratory systems,

functions of capillaries and its permeability. Methods of examination of respiratory

and cardiovascular system. Interpretation of spirometry and ECG findings.

07 Knowledge and method of examination of various skin lesions.

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08 Applied anatomy of stomach, small intestine and large intestine. Detailed

examination of gastro-intestinal system.

PART–B
50 marks

01 Definition of Karma. Trividha Karma for Shodhana

02 Importance of Panchakarma in health and disease.

03 Indications and contraindications for Shodhana. Applied aspects of Koshtha and

Agni.

04 Importance of Purva and Pashchata Karma in Shodhana. Parihara Vishaya for

Panchakarma.

05 Samsarjana Krama. General knowledge of various Aushadha and Ahara Kalpana

used for Panchakarma.

06 Areas of research in Panchkarma.

07 Knowledge of equipments and instruments used in Panchkarma in ancient times and

the possible modifications therein now.

08 Knowledge of quality standards of NABH (National Accreditation Board of Hospitals)

for Ayurveda, guidelines for establishment and management of eco-friendly

Panchkarma theatre including management of biomedical waste.

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 PRACTICAL
100 marks

Contents
01 Duty in Panchakarma ward and theatre.

02 Performance of 5 Cases each of Snehana, Svedana, Vamana, Virechana, Basti

and Nasya with maintaining of detailed record.

03 Record of detailed examination of 25 patients treated with Panchakarma and

effects observed thereon.

Distribution of marks (Practical) :

01 Case records of 25 patients in detail - 20 Marks

02 Performance of long Karma - 20 Marks

03 Performance of short Karma -10 Marks

04 Panchakarmal procedures -15 Marks

05 Instruments and spotting -15 Marks

06 Viva voce -20 Marks

Format of Question Paper

PART -A
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
PART-B
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1 Charak Samhita with commentary of Ayurved Dipika by Chakrapanidatta and
Jalpakalpa taruby Gangadhara
2 Sushrutha Samhita with the Nibhandha Samgraha commentary of Dalhana
and Nyayachandrika panjika of Gayadasa on nidansthana
3 Ashtang Hridaya with Sarvanga sundara and Ayurved rasayana
commentaries
4 Ashtanga Sangraha with Shashilekha commentery
5 Bhela Samhita
6 Kashyapa Samhita
7 Bhavaprakasha of Bhavamishra
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 8 Sharangadhara Samhita
9 Vangasen
10 Gadanigraha
11 Ayurvediya Panchkarma chikitsa - Dr Mukundilal Dwivedi
12 Panchkarma Vigyan - Dr Haridas Shreedhar Kasture

13 Illustrated Panchkarma - Dr.G Srinivasa Acharya

14 Ayurveda-Principles and Practice of - Dr. Mandip and Dr Gurdip Singh

Panchakarma
15 The Panchkarma Treatment of - Dr. T.L. Devaraj
Ayurved with Kerala Specialities
16 Panchkarma Therapy - Dr. R.H. Singh

17 Principles and practice of vasti - Dr. Vasudevan Nampoothiri and

Dr. L. Mahadevan
18 Claiton’s Physiotherapy -

19 Teddy’s Physiotherapy -

20 Harrison’s Principles of Inernal -

Medicines
21 Guyton’s Physiology -

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NASHIK

(From Academic Year 2012-13 & onwards)

Syllabus for MD/MS (Ayurved) Preliminary Examination

14. PRASUTI AVUM STRI ROGA

(Gynecology & obstetrics)
PAPER-II

THEORY- 100 marks

PART–A
50 marks

01 Concept of Tridosha, Dhatu, Upadhatu, Agni, Pancha Mahabhuta in relation to

Prasuti and Stri Roga.
02 Concept of Artava and Shukra.
03 Concept of Rasa, Guna, Veerya, Vipak and Karma of Dravya used in Prasuti and Stri
Roga.
04 Action and adverse drug reaction related to commonly used plants and Rasa
Aushadhi in Prasuti and Stri Roga.
05 Concept of Pathya- Apathya in relation to Prasuti and Stri Roga.
06 Concept of Garbhadhan and Garbha.
07 Concept of Vrana and Vrana dushti.
08 Concept of special therapies of Ayurved used in Prasuti and Stri Roga.
09 Concept of Ashtavidha Shastra Karma,Yantra & shastra used in Prasuti and Stri
Roga

PART–B
50 marks

01 Applied anatomy and physiology of genito-urinary system, abdomen, pelvis, pelvic

floor, anterior abdominal wall, inguinal ligament, inguinal canal, vulva, rectum and
anal canal.
02 Abnormal development, structure and function of female and male urogenital
systems
03 Development, structure and function of placenta, umbilical cord and amniotic fluid.
04 Physiological and neuro-endocrinal changes during puberty, adolescence and
menstruation.
05 Introduction of hormones related with gynaecology and obstetrics. Ovulation,
fertilization, climacteric and menopause. Biophysical and biochemical changes in
uterus and cervix during pregnancy and labour.
06 Pre-natal, Natal and Post natal counseling and examination.
07 Pharmacological study of drugs used in gynaecology and obstetrics
08 Knowledge of diagnostic techniques used in gynaecology and obstetrics.
09 Basic Knowledge of pathological and biochemical investigation used in gynaecology
and obstetrics.
10 Ethics, law and Acts Related to gynaecology and obstetrics – laws of abortion and
adoption.
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 11 Knowledge of contraception and sterilization procedures.
12 Pre-operative and post operative care in gynaecology and obstetrics.

PRACTICAL
100 marks

Contents:
01 Hospital duties in OPD, IPD, labor room, OT and casualty
02 History taking and counseling - 25 cases.
03 Labor cases - observation/performing - 10 cases
04 Knowledge of instruments required in gynaecology and obstetric practices
05 Ayurvedic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
06 Fluid therapy and blood transfusion
07 Contraception and sterilizations.
08 Pre-operative, operative and post operative procedures.

Distribution of marks (Practical) :

01 Case records of 25 patients in detail - 20 Marks
02 Bedside clinical case taking
Long Case - 20 Marks
Short Case - 10 Marks
03 Procedures -15 Marks
04 Identification of instruments, X-ray etc & Spotting -15 Marks
05 Viva voce -20 Marks

Format of Question Paper

PART -A
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
PART-B
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1 Related matter from all tha samhitas and their commentaries.
2 Prasuti tantra evum stree roga by prof Tewari P V
3 Concepts of gynecology Dr Nirmala G Joshi.
4 Prasuti Tantra Prof. M. Dwivedi
5 Stree roga vigyan - Dr VNK Usha
6 Navya prasuti Vigyan Dr Pooja Bharadwaja
7 Text book of gynaecology-Berek and Novak.
8 Text book of obstetrics- Williums
9 Text book of obstetrics- D C Dutta
10 Text book of gynaecology - D C Dutta
11 Gabbe’s normal and problem pregnancies.
12 Human embryology by Saddler.
13 Jeffcoat’s principles of gynaecology
14 Te linde’s gynaecological surgery.

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NASHIK

(From Academic Year 2012-13 & onwards)

Syllabus for MD/MS (Ayurved) Preliminary Examination

16.SHALYA TANTRA – SAMANYA

(General Surgery)

PAPER-II

THEORY- 100 marks

PART–A
50 marks
01 Etymology and definition of Shalya Tantra.
02 Scope and importance of Shalya Tantra
03 Study of Sushruta Samhita Sutra Sthana.
04 Study of modern surgical clinical methodology.
05 Applied anatomy, physiology and surgical pathology of common surgical conditions including
relevant Ayurvedic aspect.
06 Applicability of Shat Kriyakala in the pathogenesis of surgical diseases.
07 Applicability of Prakriti in understanding the causes and role of treatment in surgical
diseases.
08 Applicability of basic principles of Ayurveda in Rogi Pariksha (Trividha, Shadvidha,
Ashtavidha and Dashavidha Pariksha) and latest investigations.
09 Concept of Rakta according to Sushruta.
10 Introduction of clinical and diagnostic methods in Shalya Tantra - X-rays, U.S.G.,
Endoscopies (for diagnostic and treatment purposes), MRI, CAT scanning and other recent
diagnostic tools.
11 Concept and applicability of Sadhya-Asadhya (Prognosis) - Arishtha lakshana.
12 Knowledge of life saving drugs.
13 Emergency conditions and its management
14 Diagnosis and management of Pranashtha Shalya.

PART–B
50 marks
01 Yantra and Shastra – Surgical Instruments - Ancient and recent advances.
02 Sterilization – methods and types.
03 Basic knowledge of Sangyaharan – Anaesthesia - Types, methods, indications,
contraindications, complications and its management.
04 Concept of Trividha Karma – Purva, Pradhana and Pashchat.
05 Ashtavidha Shastra Karmas.
06 Bandhana Karma – Ancient and recent advances.
07 Kshara Karma – Introduction, types, method of various preparations like Kshara, Kshara
Varti, Kshara Pichu and applications.
08 Kshara Sutra – Method of preparation, standardization and applications
09 Agnikarma – Introduction, types and applications.
10 Raktamokshana – Introduction, types and applications.
11 Application of Panchakarma therapy in surgical practice.
12 Scope of Pathya-Apathya in the management of surgical diseases.

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 PRACTICAL
100 marks

Contents:
01 Hospital duties in OPD, IPD, OT and casualty
02 Case record – 25 cases
03 Surgical cases - observation/performing- 10 cases
04 Knowledge of instruments required in surgical practices.
05 Ayurvedic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
06 Fluid therapy and blood transfusion.
07 Contraception and sterilizations.
08 Pre-operative, operative and post operative procedures.

Distribution of marks (Practical) :

01 Case Record -20 Marks
02 Bedside clinical case taking-
a) Long Case - 20 Marks
b) Short Case - 10 Marks
c) Kriya kalpa procedure -15 Marks
03 Medical procedures -15 Marks
04 Viva voce -20 Marks

Format of Question Paper

PART -A
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
PART-B
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks

REFERENCE BOOKS:
01 Sushruta Samhita -
02 Ashtanga Sangraha -
03 Ashtanga Hridaya -
04 Charaka Samhita -
05 The Surgical instruments of the Hindus - Girindranath Mukhopadhyaya
06 Shalya Tantra Samuchchaya - Pandit Ramadesh Sharma
07 Shalya Vigyan (Part 1-2) - Dr. Surendra Kumar Sharma
08 Shalya Samanvaya (Part 1-2) - Vd. Anantaram Sharma
09 Shalya Pradeepika - Dr. Mukund Swaroop Verma
10 Soushruti - Dr. Ram Nath Dwivedi
11 Clinical Shalya Vigyan - Dr. Akhilanand Sharma
12 Bhagna Chikitsa - Dr. Prabhakar Janardhan
Deshpande
13 Kshara sutra management in anorectal - Dr. S.K. Sharma, Dr.
ailments K.R.Sharma and Dr. Kulwant
Singh.
14 Anorectal diseases in Ayurveda - Dr. Sizoria and Dr. Praveen
Kumar Chowdary.
15 Adhunika Shalya Chikitsa Siddanta - Dr. Katil Narshingham Udupa
16 Agnikarma Technology Innovation - Dr. P.D. Gupta
17 Shalya Tantra Ke Siddhant - Dr. K.K.Takral
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18 Recent advances in the management of - Dr. P. Hemantha Kumar
Arshas /Haemorrhoids
19 Arsha Evum Bhagander Mein sutra - Vd. Kanak Prasad Vyas
Avachara
20 Recent advances in Kshara Sutra - Dr. M. Bhaskar Rao
21 Leech application in Ayurveda - Dr. M. Bhaskar Rao
22 Kshara Sutra - Dr. S.N.Pathak
23 Shalya Shalakya Tantra - Vd. S.G. Joshi
24 Surgical ethics of Ayurveda - Dr. D.N. Pande
25 Text book of Surgery - Sabistan
26 Operative Surgery - Rob and smith
27 Bailey and Love’s Short Practice of Surge - Norman.S. Williams, Charles.V.
Mann and R.C.G. Russell
28 Fractures and Joint Injuries - Watson-Jones
29 Text books of Operative Surgery - Farquharsons’
30 Principles of Surgery - Schwartz
31 Emergency Surgery - Hamilton Bailey’s
32 Surgical pathology - Willing Worth
33 Clinical methods in surgery - S. Das
34 Textbook of Operative Surgery - S. Das
35 Shalya Vigyan (Sachitra) - Anantram Sharma
36 Anushastra Karma - Dr. D.N. Pande
37 Concept of Vrana is Ayurveda - Dr. Lakshman Singh
38 Significance for Poorva Karma in Surgical - Dr. Lakshman Singh
Patient
39 Sangyaharan Prakash - Dr. D.N. Pande
40 A concise Text Book of Surgery - S. Das
41 A manual on Clinical Surgery - S. Das
42 A System of Surgical Diagnosis - T.N. Patel
43 A Practical Guide to Operative Surgery - S. Das
44 Drugs and Equipment for Anaesthesia - Arun kumar
45 Manual of Surgical Instruments - M.M. Kapur
46 Ward Procedures - Patel Mansukh. B
47 Recent trends in the management of - Dr. P. Hemantha Kumar
Arshas / Haemorrhoids
48 Primary Anaesthesia - Maurice King
49 Synopsis of Anaesthesia - Lee
50 Clinical Anatomy/ Surgical Anatomy - John E.Skandalakis
51 Surgical Instruments of the Hindus - Girindharnath Mukopadyay
52 Outline of Orthopedics - John Crawford Adams and
David Hamblen. L
53 Outline of Fracture - John Crawford Adams
54 Recent trends in the management of - Dr. P. Hemantha Kumar
Bhagandara / Fistula-in-ano
55 Principles and Practice of Agnikarma - Dr. Anand Kumar and Dr.
Kanchan Shekokar.
56 Manipal Manual of Surgery - Dr. Rajgopal Shenoy

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 PG 1st Year Syallabus-1

M.D./M.S.-AYURVEDA PRELIMINARY
PAPER-I
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND MEDICAL STATISTICS
PART-A
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1 Introduction to Research
Definition of the term research
Definition of the term anusandhan
Need of research in the field of Ayurveda

2 General guidelines and steps in the research process

Selection of the research problem
Literature review: different methods (including computer database) with their advantages and limitations
Defining research problem and formulation of hypothesis
Defining general and specific objectives
Research design: observational and interventional, descriptive and analytical, preclinical and clinical,
qualitative and quantitative
Sample design
Collection of the data
Analysis of data.
Generalization and interpretation, evaluation and assessment of hypothesis.
Ethical aspects related to human and animal experimentation.
Information about Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) and Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) and their
functions. Procedure to obtain clearance from respective committees, including filling up of the consent
forms and information sheets and publication ethics.

3 Preparation of research proposals in different disciplines for submission to funding agencies

taking EMR-AYUSH scheme as a model.
4. Scientific writing and publication skills.
Familiarization with publication guidelines- Journal specific and CONSORT guidelines.
Different types of referencing and bibliography.
Thesis/Dissertation: contents and structure
Research articles structuring: Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussions (IMRAD)
5 Classical Methods of Research.
Concept of Pratyakshadi Pramana Pariksha, their types and application for Research in Ayurveda.
Dravya-, Guna-, Karma-Parikshana Paddhati
Aushadhi-yog Parikshana Paddhati
Swastha, Atura Pariksha Paddhati
Dashvidha Parikshya Bhava
Tadvidya sambhasha, vadmarga and tantrayukti
6 Comparison between methods of research in Ayurveda (Pratigya, Hetu, Udaharana, Upanaya,
Nigaman) and contemporary methods in health sciences.
 PG 1st Year Syallabus-2

7. Different fields of Research in Ayurveda

Fundamental research on concepts of Ayurveda
Panchamahabhuta and tridosha.
Concepts of rasa, guna, virya, vipak, prabhav and karma
Concept of prakriti-saradi bhava, ojas, srotas, agni, aam and koshtha.
8. Literary Research-
Introduction to manuscriptology: Definition and scope. Collection, conservation, cataloguing.
Data mining techniques, searching methods for new literature; search of new concepts in the available literature.
Methods for searching internal and external evidences about authors, concepts and development of particular
body of knowledge.
9. Drug Research (Laboratory-based)- Basic knowledge of the following:
Drug sources: plant, animal and mineral. Methods of drug identification.
Quality control and standardization aspects: Basic knowledge of Pharmacopoeial standards and parameters
as set by Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India.
Information on WHO guidelines for standardization of herbal preparations. Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
10. Safety aspects: Protocols for assessing acute, sub-acute and chronic toxicity studies. Familiarization with
AYUSH guidelines (Rule 170), CDCSO and OECD guidelines.
11. Introduction to latest Trends in Drug Discovery and Drug Development
-Brief information on the traditional drug discovery process
-Brief information on the latest trends in the Drug Discovery process through employment of rational approach
techniques; anti-sense approach, use of micro and macro-arrays, cell culture based assays, use of concepts of
systems biology and network physiology
-Brief introduction to the process of Drug development
12. Clinical research:
Introduction to Clinical Research Methodology identifying the priority areas of Ayurveda
Basic knowledge of the following:-
Observational and Interventional studies
Descriptive & Analytical studies
Longitudinal & Cross sectional studies
Prospective & Retrospectives studies
Cohort studies
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) & their types
Single-case design, case control studies, ethnographic studies, black box design, cross-over design, factorial
design.
Errors and bias in research.
New concepts in clinical trial- Adaptive clinical trials/ Good clinical practices (GCP)
Phases of Clinical studies: 0,1,2,3, and 4.
Survey studies -
Methodology, types, utility and analysis of Qualitative Research methods. Concepts of in-depth interview and
Focus Group Discussion.
13. Pharmacovigilance for ASU drugs. Need, scope and aims & objectives. National Pharmacovigilance
Programme for ASU drugs.
14. Introduction to bioinformatics, scope of bioinformatics, role of computers in biology. Introduction to Data
base- Pub med, Medlar and Scopus. Accession of databases.
15. Intellectual Property Rights- Different aspect and steps in patenting. Information on Traditional Knowledge
Digital Library (TKDL).
 PART–B 40 marks

MEDICAL STATISTICS Teaching hours: 80

PG 1st Year Syallabus-3

1 Definition of Statistics : Concepts, relevance and general applications of Biostatistics in Ayurveda

2 Collection, classification, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data (Definition, utility and
methods)
3 Scales of Measurements - nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio scales.
Types of variables – Continuous, discrete, dependent and independent variables.
Type of series – Simple, Continuous and Discrete
4 Measures of Central tendency – Mean, Median and Mode.
5 Variability: Types and measures of variability – Range, Quartile deviation, Percentile, Mean deviation
and Standard deviation
6 Probability: Definitions, types and laws of probability,
7 Normal distribution: Concept and Properties, Sampling distribution, Standard Error, Confidence Interval
and its application in interpretation of results and normal probability curve.
8 Fundamentals of testing of hypotheses:
Null and alternate hypotheses, type I and type 2 errors.
Tests of significance: Parametric and Non-Parametric tests, level of significance and power of the test, ‘P’
value and its interpretation, statistical significance and clinical significance
9 Univariate analysis of categorical data:
Confidence interval of incidence and prevalence, Odds ratio, relative risk and Risk difference, and their
confidence intervals
10 Parametric tests: ‘Z’ test, Student’s ‘t’ test: paired and unpaired, ‘F’ test, Analysis of variance
(ANOVA) test, repeated measures analysis of variance
11 Non parametric methods: Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, McNemar’s test, Wilcoxon test, Mann-
Whitney U test, Kruskall – Wallis with relevant post hoc tests (Dunn)
12 Correlation and regression analysis:
Concept, properties, computation and applications of correlation, Simple linear correlation, Karl
Pearson’s correlation co-efficient, Spearman’s rank correlation.
Regression- simple and multiple.
13 Sampling and Sample size computation for Ayurvedic research:
Population and sample. Advantages of sampling, Random (Probability) and non random (Non-
probability) sampling. Merits of random sampling. Random sampling methods- simple random,
stratified, systematic, cluster and multiphase sampling. Concept, logic and requirement of sample size
computation, computation of sample size for comparing two means, two proportions, estimating mean
and proportions.
14 Vital statistics and Demography: computation and applications - Rate, Ratio, Proportion, Mortality and
fertility rates, Attack rate and hospital-related statistics
15 Familiarization with the use of Statistical software like SPSS/Graph Pad
 PRACTICAL 100 marks

I. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Teaching hours 120

PG 1st Year Syallabus-4

PRACTICAL NAME
1 Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Familiarization and demonstration of common lab instruments for carrying out analysis as per API
2 Awareness of Chromatographic Techniques
Demonstration or Video clips of following:
Thin-layer chromatography (TLC).
Column chromatography (CC).
Flash chromatography (FC)
High-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC)
High Performance (Pressure) Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Gas Chromatography (GC, GLC)
4 Pharmacognosy
Familiarization and Demonstration of different techniques related to:-
Drug administration techniques- oral and parenteral.
Blood collection by orbital plexuses puncturing.
Techniques of anesthesia and euthanasia.
Information about different types of laboratory animals used in experimental research
Drug identification as per API including organoleptic evaluation
5 Pharmacology and toxicology
Familiarization and demonstration of techniques related to pharmacology and toxicology
6 Biochemistry (Clinical)
Familiarization and demonstration of techniques related to basic instruments used in a clinical
biochemistry laboratory – semi and fully automated clinical analyzers, electrolyte analyzer, ELISA-
techniques, nephelometry.
Demonstration of blood sugar estimation, lipid profiles, kidney function test, liver function test.
HbA1, cystatin and microalbumin estimation by nephelometry or other suitable techniques.
Interpretation of the results obtained in the light of the data on normal values.
7 Clinical Pathology
Familiarization and demonstration of techniques related to basic and advanced instruments used in a
basic clinical
pathology lab. Auto cell counter, urine analyzer, ESR, microscopic examination of urine.
8 Imaging Sciences
Familiarization and demonstration of techniques related to the imaging techniques.
Video film demonstration of CT-Scan, MRI-scan and PET-scan.
9 Clinical protocol development
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II. MEDICAL STATISTICS
Practical hours:20
Statistical exercise of examples from Topic number 4, 5, 8-12, 14, 15.
Records to be prepared.
Distribution of marks (practical):
Instrumental spotting test – 20 marks
Clinical protocol writing exercise on a given problem – 20 marks
Records:
Research methodology -10 Mark
Medical statistics -10 marks
Viva- Voce -40 Marks

REFERENCE BOOKS:-
Pharmacognosy:
Aushotosh Kar “Pharmacognosy & Pharmacobiotechnology” New Age International Publisher. Latest Edition. New Delhi.
Drug Survey by Mayaram Uniyal
Fahn A (1981). Plant Anatomy 3rd Edition Pergamon Press, Oxford
Kokate, CK., Purohit, AP, Gokhale, SB (2010). Pharmacognosy. Nirali Prakashan. Pune.
Kokate, CK., Khandelwal and Gokhale, SB (1996). Practical Pharmacognosy. Nirali Prakashan. Pune.
Trease G E and Evans W C, Pharinacognosy, Bailliere Tindall, Eastbourne, U K.
Tyler V C., Brady, L R., and Robers J E., Pharmacognosy, Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia.
Tyler VE Jr and Schwarting AE., Experimental Pharmacognosy, Burgess Pub. Co, Minneaplis, Minnesota.
Wallis- TE (2011)- reprint. Practical Pharmacgonosy (Fourth Edition) Pharma Med Press, Hyderabad.
Wallis T E, Analytical Microscopy, J & A Churchill limited, London.
Wallis T E., Text Book of Pharmacognosy, J & A Churchill Limited, London.
WHO guidelines on good agricultural and collection practices- (GACP) for medicinal plants (2003).World Health Organization- Geneva.
WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants (1999)—Vol. 1. 1.Plants, Medicinal 2.Herbs 3.Traditional medicine. ISBN 92 4 154517 8.
WHO Geneva.

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Pharmaceutical chemistry, quality control and drug standardization:
Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Part I- volume 1 to 8 and Part II- volume 1to 3. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Controller of
Publication. Govt of India. New Delhi.
Brain, KR and Turner, TD. (1975). The Practical Evaluation Phytopharmaceuticals. Wright Scienctechnica, Bristol.
Galen Wood Ewing (1985). Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis. McGraw-Hill College ; Fifth edition
Harborne, JB (1973). Phytochemistry Methods. Chapman and Hall, International Edition, London.
HPTLC- Fingerprint atlas of Ayurvedic Single Plant Drugs mentioned in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Vol- III and IV. CENTRAL
COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN AYURVEDA AND SIDDHA. New Delhi.
Kapoor, RC (2010). Some observations on the metal based preparations in Indian System of Medicine. Indian Journal of Traditional
Knwoledge. 9(3): 562-575
Khopkar, S. M. Analytical Chemistry, New Age International Publishers , 3 rd edition
Laboratory Guide for- The Analysis of Ayurved and Siddha Formulations – CCRAS, New Delhi.
Mahadik KR, Bothara K G. Principles of Chromatography by, 1st edition, Nirali Prakashan.
Qadry JS and Qadry S Z., Text book of Inorganic Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, B. S. Shah Prakashan, Ahmedabad.
Quality Control Methods for Medicinal Plant Material. Reprint (2002). WHO- Geneva.
Rangari V.D., Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, Vol I, II, Career Publication,
Sharma BK. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis by, Goel Publishing House.
Srivastav VK and Shrivastav KK. Introduction to Chromatography (Theory and Practice)
Stahl E., Thin Layer Chromatography - A Laboratory Handbook, Springer Verlag, Berlin.
Sukhdev Swami Handa, Suman Preet Singh Khanuja, Gennaro Longo and Dev Dutt Rakesh (2008). Extraction Technologies for Medicinal
and Aromatic Plants -INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY- Trieste,
Biochemistry and Laboratory techniques:
Asokan P. (2003) Analytical Biochemistry, China publications,
Campbell, P.N and A.D .Smith, Biochemistry Illustrated, 4th ed, Churchill Livingstone.
David Frifelder. W. H. Freeman. (1982). Physical Biochemistry by; 2 edition
David Sultan (2003).Text book of Radiology and Imaging, Vol-1, 7th Edition.
Deb, A.C., Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Books and Allied (P) Ltd, 2002.
Harold Varley. Practical Clinical Bio-chemistry
Kanai L.Mukherjee. Clinical Pathology:,Medical Laboratory Technology Vol. I.Tata McGrawHill 1996, New Delhi.
GradWohl, Clinical Laboratory-methods and diagnosis, Vol-I
Clinical Biochemistry -Sabitri Sanyal, Clinical Pathology, B.I.Churchill Livingstone (P) Ltd, New Delhi.2000.
Satyanarayanan,U. Essentials of Biochemistry, Books and allied(P) Ltd.2002
Zubay, G.L. Biochemistry, W.M.C. Brown Publishers, New York 1998.
Text book of Radiology and Imaging, Vol-1, David Sultan, 7th Edition. 2003.

PG 1st Year Syallabus-7

Research methodology:
Alley, Michael. The craft of scientific writing. Englewood Cliffs. N.N. Prentice 1987.
Ayurvediya Anusandhan Paddhati – P.V. Sharma
Altick and Fensternmaker. ( 2007).The Art of Literary Research. 4th ed. W. W. Norton. Castle, Gregory. Blackwell Guide to Literary
Theory. Blackwells,
Bowling, A. (2002). Research Methods in Health (2nd ed). Buckingham: Open University Press.
Day R.A. How to write a scientific paper. Cambridge University Press.
Cooray P.G. Guide to scientific and technical writing.
Deepika Chawla and Neena Sondhi. (2011). Research Methods- Concepts and cases. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House.
Greenhalgh, T. (2006) How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine. (3rd ed) Blackwell
Kothari- CR (2004). Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques (Second Revised Edition). New Age International Publishers- New
Delhi.
Kumar, R. 2005. Research Methodology: a Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners, 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA, London: Sage Publications.
Petter Laake, Haakon Breien Benestad and Bjørn Reino Olsen. (2007). Research Methodology in the Medical and Biological sciences.
Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, 84 Theobald’s Road, London WC1X 8RR, UK. ISBN: 978-0-12-373874-5
Relevant portions of Ayurvedic Samhitas and other texts
Drug research and development:
RICK NG, (2009). DRUGS- from discovery to approval. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey
Research guidelines for evaluating the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines. (1993). . WHO- (Regional Office for the Western Pacific –
Manila) ISBN 92 9061 110 3 (NLM Classification: WB 925).
Jagdeesh, Sreekant Murthy, Gupta, YK and Amitabh Prakash Eds. Biomedical Research (From Ideation to Publication) (2010). Wolters
Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
WHO Guidelines on Safety Monitoring of herbal medicines in pharmacovigilance systems. (2004). WHO- Geneva. ISBN 92 4 1592214.
Natural products isolation. (2006) 2nd ed. / edited by Satyajit D. Sarker, Zahid Latif, Alexander I. Gray. (Methods in biotechnology; 20).
Includes bibliographical references and index. Humana Press Inc. ISBN 1-58829-447-1 (acid-free paper) – ISBN 1-59259-955-9 (eISBN)
Gazette Extraordinary Part- II-Section 3 - Sub section (i) December 2008. Govt of India. AYUSH Guidelines on safety studies- Rule 170 of
Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
OECD (2000) Guidance Document on Acute Oral Toxicity. Environmental Health and Safety Monograph Series on Testing and
Assessment No 24.
OECD Guideline for the Testing of Chemicals – Repeated Dose 90-day Oral Toxicity Study in Rodents, 408,
1998.http://browse.oecdbookshop.org/oecd/pdfs/free/9740801e.pdf(latest version)
OECD Series on Principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Compliance Monitoring,
1998.http://www.oecd.org/document/63/0,2340,en_2649_34381_2346175_1_1_1_1,00.php
ICH Harmonised Tripartite Guideline (2000). Maintenance of the ICH Guideline on Non-clinical Safety Studies for t he conduct of
Human Clinical Trials for Pharmaceuticals M3 (R1).
Ghosh M.N.: Fundamentals of Experimental Pharmacology, Scientific Book Agency.
Bombay.\
12- Jaju B.P.: Pharmacological Practical Exercise Book, Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi.
13- Kulkarni S.K.: Hand Book of Experimental Pharmacology, Vallabh Prakashan, New Delhi
14- Ravindran R.: X-Pharm (Software), Indian Journal of Pharmacology, JIPMER, Pondicherry.

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Biotechnology and Bio-informatics:
Angela M. Meireles A (2009). Extracting Bioactive compounds for food products. Theory and applications. CRC- Press Taylor and Francis
Group.
Bergeron BP 2002 Bioinformatics Computing 1st Edition, Prentice Hall
Chikhale, N.J. and Virendra Gomase, Bioinformatics- Theory and Practice, Publisher: Himalaya Publication House, India; 1 edition (July,
2007) ISBN-13: 978-81-8318-831-9
Lesk, A.M. Introduction to Bioinformatics Oxford 2002.
Satyanarayana, U.: Biotechnology, Books and Allied (P) Ltd, Kolkata, 2005
Setubal J. C and J. Meidanis, Introduction to Computational Molecular Biology, PWS Publishing Company, 1997.
http://www.iitb.ac.in/~crnts.
http://www.zygogen.com.
http://www.dsir.nic.in/reports/tifp/database/metallo.pdf.
www.consort-statement.org
www.strobe-statement.org
www.icmr.nic.in
Clinical Evaluation:
CDSCO, Good Clinical Practices For Clinical Research in India, Schedule Y (Amended Version – 2005),http://cdsco.nic.in/html/GCP1.php
Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research on Human subjects. (2000). Indian Council of Medical Research- New Delhi.
Gallo P., Chuang-Stein C., Dragalin V., Gaydos B., Krams M., Pinheiro J.Adaptive Designs in Clinical Drug Development—An Executive
Summary of the PhRMA Working Group. Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics. 16: 275–283; 2006
Good Clinical Practices- (2001). Guidelines for Clinical Trial on Pharmaceutical Products in India. Central Drugs Standard Control
Organization. Directorate General of Health Services. New Delhi. (http//WWW.cdsco.nic.in.ich.org)
Gupta, SK Ed. Basic Principles of Clinical Research and Methodology (2007). Jaypee Brothers- new Delhi
ICH Harmonised Tripartite Guidelines for Good Clinical Practices.(1997)- Quintles- Published by Brookwood Medical Publications.
Richmond, Surrey. United Kingdom.
NCI. Clinical Trials Education Series. http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/learning/clinical-trials-education-series, 2001.
Petter Laake, Haakon Breien Benestad and Bjørn Reino Olsen. (2007). Research Methodology in the Medical and Biological sciences.
Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, 84 Theobald’s Road, London WC1X 8RR, UK. ISBN: 978-0-12-373874-5
William C. Scheffer Introduction to Clinical Researchs

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Medical Statistics:
Armitage, P. and Berry, G. (1994) Statistical Methods in Medical Research (3rd ed). Blackwell Science.
Armitage P, Berry G, Matthews JNS: Statistical Methods in Medical Research. Fourth edition. Oxford, Blackwell Science Ltd; 2002
Bland, M. (2000) An Introduction to Medical Statistics (3rd ed). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Bradford Hill – Basic Medical Statistics
Cambell, M.J. and Machin, D. (1993) Medical Statistics: A Common Sense Approach (2nd ed). Chester: Wiley.
Dwivedi S. N., Sundaram K. R and V. Sreenivas (2009). Medical Statistics - Principles & Methods-BI Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi –
1.
Gupta S.P. - Fundamentals of statistics, Sultan Chand. Delhi.
Indrayan. (2008). Basic Methods of Medical Research. AITBS Publishers- India
Mahajan B K, Methods in Bio statistics for medical students, 5th Ed. New Delhi, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Mehdi, B and Prakash A. (2010). Biostatistics in Pharmacology. Practical Manual in experimental and clinical pharmacology. 1st Edition.
New-Delhi: Jaypee brothers Medical Publishers
Rao, NSN and Murthy, NS. (2008) 2nd Edition. Applied statistics in health sciences. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
Bengaluru, New Delhi.
Rick J Turner and Todd A Durham (2008). Introduction to Statistics in Pharmaceutical Clinical trails. Published by the Pharmaceutical
Press- An imprint of RPS Publishing,1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN, UK
Symalan, K. (2006). Statistics in Medicine (First Edition) Trivandrum: Global Education Bureau.
Sundar Rao, Jesudian Richard - An Introduction to Biostatistics.
Suhas Kumar Shetty- Medical statistics made easy
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Syllabus for MD/MS (Ayurved) Preliminary Examination

21. SHALAKYA- DANTA AVUM MUKHA ROGA

(Dentistry and Oral Disease)

PAPER-II

THEORY- 100 marks

PART–A
50 marks

01 Shalakya Tantra Parichaya, Itihas avum Pradhanyam

02 Mukhasharir.
03 Study of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Srotas in context to Danta and Mukha Roga.
04 Agropaharaniya in Danta and Mukha Roga incorporating sterilization, Sangyaharana
and diagnostic and therapeutic pharmacological agents.
05 Vrana Siddhanta-Trividha Shopha, Shuddha-Dushta Vrana, Vrana Bandha and
Vranitopasana in relation to Danta and Mukha Roga.
06 Swasthavritta related to Danta and Mukha Roga.
07 Chaturvidha Chikitsopaya (Bheshaja-Shastra-Kshara-Agni) Siddhanta and
Raktamokshana related to Danta and Mukha Roga.
08 Applied knowledge of various Kriyakalpa and other therapeutic procedures related to
Danta and Mukha Roga.
09 Role of Panchkarma in Danta and Mukha Roga.
10 Mukha and Danta Chikitsopayogi Aushadha Kalpana Parijnanam e.g. Dashana
Samskara Manjana, Shwetamanjana, Vajradanta Manjana, Khadiradi Vati, Irimedadi
Taila, Peetaka Churna, Kalaka Churna, Nimbadi Churna and Bhadramustadi Vati.

PART–B
50 marks

01 Applied orodental anatomy and physiology.

02 Clinical methods adopted in orodental practices.
03 Knowledge of advanced diagnostic techniques, equipments and tests of importance
in orodental practices with their interpretations.
04 Classification, aetiopathogenesis, clinical features and therapeutics of Oshtha,
Danta, Dantamula, Jihva, Talu and Sarvasar Mukharogas in the light of modern
knowledge.
05 Basics of Sandhana Vidhi in Mukha and Danta Roga.
06 Applied aspect of Dysphagia, Manyastambha, Hanumoksha, Apachi (Cervical
Lymphadenopathy) and Herpes.
07 Handling of biomedical waste.

1
 PRACTICAL
100 marks

Contents:
01 Clinical posting in OPD/IPD/Kriyakalpa Kaksha & OT
02 Clinical case presentation (10 cases)
03 Case record (20 cases)
04 Hands on training in Kriyakalpa

Distribution of marks (Practical) :

01 Case Record -20 Marks
02 Bed side examination
a) Long Case - 20 Marks
b) Short Case - 10 Marks
c) Kriya kalpa procedure -15 Marks
03 Identification of specimens, radiograph and instruments -15 Marks
04 Viva voce -20 Marks

Format of Question Paper

PART -A
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
PART-B
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
REFERENCE BOOKS:
01 Sushrut Samhita - Dalhana
02 Useful Portion of Charak Samhita-Ashtang - Ashtang Hridaya
Samgraha
03 Useful portion of Laghutrayi related to Danta -
and Mukha Roga
04 Shalakya Vijnanam - Ravindra Chandra
Chaudhary
05 Nimi Tantra - Ramanath Dwivedi
06 Dental Anatomy Histology - Dr. S.I. Bhalajhi
07 Essentials of Preventive and Community - Dr. Soben Peter
Dentistry
08 Complete Denture Prosthodontics - Dr. J.J. Manappallil
09 Orthodontics the Art and Science - Dr. S.I. Bhalajhi
10 Text book of Pediatric Dentistry - Dr. B.R.R. Varma
11 Anatomy for Dental Students - Inderveer Singh
12 Clinical Periodontology - Carranza , Newman
13 Operative Dentistry - M A Marzouk
14 Oral and maxilofacial surgery secrets - A.Omar Abubaker

15 Killey and Kay’s Outline of Oral Surgery - Girdon R Seward

16 Clinical Dentistry - Ivor G. Chestnut , John
Gibson
17 Synopsis of Oral Pathology - S N Bhaskar
18 Oral Pathology - Stone

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Syllabus for MD/MS (Ayurved) Preliminary Examination

22. SHALAKYA- SHIRO-NASA- KARNA- AVUM KANTHA ROGA

(ENT & HEAD & Neck Disease)
PAPER-II

THEORY- 100 marks

PART–A
50 marks

01 Shalakya Tantra Parichaya, Itihas and ‘Pradhanya’. Establishment of ‘superiority of Shiras’

among all the organs. Determination and importance of the verse ‘Nasa hi Shirso Dvaram’.
02 Shiro-Nasa- Karna- Avum Kantha Shariram and knowledge of related Marmas.
03 Study of Dosha- Dhatu-Mala and Srotas in context of Shiro-Nasa- Karna- Avum Kantha
Chikitsa.
04 Agropaharaniya in Shiro-Nasa- Karna- Avum Kantha Chikitsa including sterilization and
anesthesia.
05 Basic pharmacology of common modern drugs used in diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures related to Shiro-Nasa- Karna- Evum Kantha Chikitsa.
06 Basic pharmacology of common modern drugs used in diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures related to Shiro-Nasa- Karna- Evum Kantha Chikitsa.
07 Swasthavritta related to Shiro-Nasa- Karna- Avum Kantha.
08 Chaturvidha Chikitsopaya ( Bheshaja- Shastra-Kshar -Agni ) and Raktamokshan related to
Shiro-Nasa- Karna- Evum Kantha Chikitsa
09 Applied knowledge of various therapeutic modalities like Shirobasti, Shirodhara,
Shirovirechana, Nasya, Karna Pooran, Karna Dhoopan, Kaval, Gandusha etc.
10 Role of Panchkarma in Shiro-Nasa- Karna- Avum Kantha Chikitsa.

PART–B
50 marks

01 Shiras- Applied anatomy and physiology of skull and intracranial contents. Clinical methods
and knowledge of common diagnostic equipments, procedures and their interpretation.
Classification, etiopathogenesis, clinical features, prognostic considerations and therapeutics
of Shiras and Kapaal Rogas in the light of modern knowledge.
02 Nasa - Applied anatomy and physiology of nose and paranasal sinuses. Clinical methods
and knowledge of common nasal diagnostic equipments, procedures and their interpretation.
Classification, etiopathogenesis, clinical features, prognostic considerations and therapeutics
of Nasa Rogas in the light of modern knowledge.
03 Karna- Applied anatomy and Physiology of ear and related structures. Clinical methods and
knowledge of common aural diagnostic equipments, procedures and their interpretation.
Classification, etiopathogenesis, clinical features, prognostic considerations and therapeutics
of Karna Rogas in the light of modern knowledge.
04 Kantha - Applied anatomy and physiology of throat. Clinical methods and knowledge of
common pharyngeal and laryngeal diagnostic equipments, procedures and their
interpretation. Classification, etiopathogenesis, clinical features, prognostic considerations
and therapeutics of Kanthagata Rogas in the light of modern knowledge.

1
 PRACTICAL
100 marks

Contents:
01 Clinical posting in OPD/IPD/Kriyakalpa Kaksha & OT
02 Clinical case presentation (10 cases)
03 Case record (20 cases)
04 Hands on training in Kriyakalpa

Distribution of marks (Practical) :

01 Case Record -20 Marks
02 Bed side examination
a) Long Case - 20 Marks
b) Short Case - 10 Marks
c) Kriya kalpa procedure -15 Marks
03 Identification of specimens and instruments -15 Marks
04 Viva voce -20 Marks

Format of Question Paper

PART -A
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
PART-B
Q. No. Nature of Questions Division of Marks Total Marks
1 L.A.Q. 15x2 30 Marks
2 S.A.Q. Attempt any 4 out of 5 5x4 20 Marks
Total 50 Marks
REFERENCE BOOKS:
01 Sushrut Samhita
02 Charak Samhita
03 Ashtang Hridaya
04 Ashtang Samgraha
05 Laghutrayi
06 Modern books related to ENT disorder
07 Diseases of Nose Throat and Ear - Bhargav Shah
08 Diseases of Nose Throat and Ear, Head and
Neck EB Edr.
09 A Textbook of otorhinololaryngology - Scott
Browns editions
10 Text book of Ear Nose Throat diseases – Dhingra
11 Textbook on ENT – Mohd. Maqbool
12 Logan Turner’s book on ENT
13 Ballengers text book of ENT
14 Kumin’s text book of ENT
15 Rob Smith’s book of ENT surgery
16 Paprella’s book of ENT
17 Hazarika’s text book on ENT
18 Books on examination of ENT
19 Audiology Anirwan Biswas
20 Kurt’s Audiology
21 Books on Speech therap

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