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Doctorate of Medicine [MD] (Acupuncture)

Doctorate of Medicine in Acupuncture Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

MD in Acupuncture is a 2-year long postgraduate course in medicine, minimum eligibility for pursuing which is any of M.B.B.S., B.D.S., D.M.S., D.H.M.S., B.H.M.S etc.

The program offers to eligible candidates, a comprehensive understanding of the classical and theoretical foundations of the fields of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, with focus on the Constitutional Five Element Acupuncture tradition and the Eight Principle treatment strategies. It aims to introduce students to Biomedicine from an integrative and holistic perspective, as needed for the practice of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 25,000 and 1 Lakhs. Admission to the course is based on the candidate's rank in the (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) NEET.

Such postgraduates are hired in capacities such as Acupuncture Consultants, Massage Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants & Aides, Chiropractors and Healthcare Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners etc. They are hired in industries such as healthcare, including hospitals, physician practices, integrative healthcare clinics, public health clinics, college health centers, natural apothecaries, and in settings that care for military veterans.

The average initial salary offered for such positions varies between INR 4 to 10 Lakhs annually.

MD in Acupuncture: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

MD in Acupuncture: What is it About?

The purpose of the course is to foster self-directed learning and critical thinking skills within the framework of traditional Chinese medicine, with the aim of broadening natural healing skills in the practitioner for the purpose of patient care.

The post-graduate doctorate in acupuncture is not required for licensure, but imparts advanced learning in alternative medicine.

The program emphasizes self-cultivation and ‘healership' - offering students a rigorous, transformative, and relationship-centered curriculum that acknowledges the complex interrelationship between body, mind, and spirit. The program also provides a solid foundation in practice management and in skills necessary to build a practice or enter the work force and participate efficiently in today's growing healthcare field.

Eligibility for MD in Acupuncture

Applicants wishing to pursue this program need to be qualified in any of M.B.B.S., B.D.S., D.M.S., D.H.M.S., B.H.M.S., B.A.M.S., B.A.S.M., B.E.M.S., B.I.A.M.S., B.N.Y.T., B.A.T.S., B.U.M.S., B.P.T., B.Pharma., N.O., and M.D (A.M).

For practitioners and research workers who have been practicing for the last 10 years, the minimum basic qualification is exempted and they can directly apply for the doctorate program.

MD in Acupuncture: Career Prospects

Successful postgraduates of the course are trained in collaborative care and are equipped in clinical experiences in an integrative health setting, prepared to work in a number of healthcare environments.

MD in Acupuncture: Syllabus and Course Description

A year- wise breakup of the course's syllabus is given here.

Listed here are the subjects taught as part of the curriculum.

• Anatomy with reference to Acupressure.
• History, Philosophy & Principles of Acupressure therapy.
• Advance Reflexology (Face, Ear & Spine).
• Yin-Yang Concept & Five Element Theory
• Meridian logy 14 channel
• General Knowledge of magnet, Color Therapy, General food therapy.
• Method of Tonification & Sedition of Meridian of Point.
• Important Meridian Point, Diagnosis
• Disease & Treatment methods by Meridian Point
• Uses of Acupuncture Instruments.

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