M.D. (Shalya Tantra)

Doctor of Medicine in Shalya Tantra

M.D. Shalya Tantra or Doctor of Medicine in Shalya Tantra is a postgraduate Ayurveda course. Ayurvedic science included surgery in the ancient form of treatment and was known as ‘Shalya Chikitsa’. Shalya Chikitsa, an Ancient Ayurveda Indian surgery branch, describes in detail about the pre-operative procedures, general procedures, post-operative procedures, marma's description (vital points) and about anaesthesia. The description of the types of bandages, shastra (sharp instruments), yantras (blunt instruments), and sutures (stitches) has been described in this surgery. The ayurvedic treatment Shalaya Chikitsa offers faster relief to the ailing person and is beneficial in situations, where kayachikitsa will fall short. The duration of the course is two years and it is an important and career orienting in nature that provides many job options to the candidates after its completion.

M.D. Shalya Tantra Eligibility

• Students should have passed a B.A.M.S. degree with minimum 55% marks from a recognised board.
• Some of the reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.D. Shalya Tantra Syllabus

Syllabus of Shalya Tantra as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.D. Shalya Tantra Colleges

• Alva's Ayurvedic Medical College, Moodbidri
• National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

M.D. Shalya Tantra Course Suitability

• Candidates willing to gain in detail the disorders like tumours, fractures, haemorrhages, injuries, deliveries and other the like disorders can go for the course.
• They must have good communication and interpersonal skills as these are necessary both during the course and career after it.
• Those who want to become teacher and lecturer after master’s degree also are a good match for it.

How is M.D. Shalya Tantra Course Beneficial?

• M.D. Shalya Tantra gives exhaustive information on how to treat the tumours, fracture of bones, internal and external injuries and the many more.
• It is also beneficial to provide fast relief from the disease and will be extremely beneficial where Kaya chikitsa, the general medicine does not produce the desired effect.
• The course is also beneficial for further studies such as Ph.D. etc.
• They can also become teachers in schools both on government and private basis.

M.D. Shalya Tantra Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Pharmacy (Ayurveda)
• Self-employment (Clinics)
• Yoga Centres

M.D. Shalya Tantra Job Types

• Authentic Ayurveda Therapist
• Ayurvedic Supervisor
• Ayurvedic Pharmacist
• Business Head
• CEO Business Head
• Medical Officer
• Medico Marketing Executive
• Researcher
• Sales Executive/Officer
• Teacher & Lecturer