In the olden days there was only one option available for freshly graduated doctors of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) graduates, and it was only to start own practice in clinics. Time has changed and today there are many promising careers available for BAMS graduates in India and abroad.
Many abroad nations are looking towards the Indian traditional medicine “Ayurveda” for treatment and development of drugs for many life-threatening ailments that the people are suffering today. There are some areas where the BAMS graduates can find excellent career opportunities in today’s era.
The areas where the BAMS graduates can explore the job opportunities are broadly classified into five categories, they are:
- Clinical Practice
- Academic
- Research
- Management and Administration
- Drug Manufacturing
Let’s discuss in detail about these categories:
1. Clinical Practice
The students entering ayurvedic practice are required to study in detail about the ayurvedic samhitas. The BAMS students are expected to be well aware about the modern medical science and interpretation of modern diagnostic tests. In India there are various traditions of Ayurvedic practice like Panchbhautik Chikitsa, Nadi Pariksha, Datu Chikitsa etc. The students will be learning such traditions and follow them in their practice.
The BAMS graduates can join as ayurvedic doctors at various organisations like:
- Ayurvedic Hospitals & Medical Colleges
- Herbal Care Centres
- Health and Wellness Centres
- Ayurvedic Spas and Health Resorts
- Ayurvedic Clinics
2. Academics
The BAMS students who are interested in teaching can join as assistant professors after completing their MD Ayurveda course. The BAMS students after completion of their MD Ayurveda can join in government or private colleges as lecturers. There is a large space for BAMS students in the private sector especially in the teaching profession. The students initially join as assistant professors and after they gain some expertise, they can become head of the departments of ayurvedic colleges. Sometimes they are even appointed as Dean, Chairman and Vice President for the Ayurvedic Colleges.
