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MS Shalya Tantra (General Surgery)

Ayurveda is an age-old medicine system of India. Also referred to as fifth Veda, It is considered to be an offshoot of Atharvaveda.1a However, the mention of ancient ayurvedic-Shalya karma practices can be found in Rigveda, dating back to 5000 years according to estimates. The main knowledge base of Ayurveda comes from the book Charak Samhita. Also, Sage Shalya is known to be the father of surgery as his book details the procedure of cosmetic, plastic and dental surgery referred to as Sandhan Karma.1 Due to its ancient practices and current applicability, Ayurveda as a subject is uniquely fascinating.
As a system of medicine, the popularity of Ayurveda has been growing globally because it has a natural and holistic approach to health and wellness. These factors make MS Ayurveda a great course to choose from.

MS Shalya Tantra (General Surgery) is a masters level course in Ayurveda. Duration of the course is three years. You can take admission in the course after completing B.A.M.S. degree recognised by the central council of Indian medicine2.CCIM is the supreme body for Ayurvedic courses, It functions under the Ministry of Ayush. Admission in MS Shalya Tantra course in various Ayurvedic medical colleges is through AIAPGET.In Karnataka, the course runs under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

In the article, we are going to discuss admission eligibility, specialisation, course syllabus and entrance exams procedure in various Ayurvedic medical colleges. We will also talk about career prospects after completing MS Shalya Tantra.

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AYUSH

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Course Level:
PG

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Eligibility :
Graduation

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Course Structure :
3 Years

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MS Shalya Tantra Admission Eligibility

Entry-level Eligibility

You will need to fulfil the following criteria to be able to apply for the entrance exam for MS Ayurveda.

SI	Criteria
1.	B.A.M.S. recognised by CCIM
2.	One year Internship

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MS Shalya Tantra Branches/Specialization

Shalya Tantra is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with surgical procedures. The knowledge of these procedures has been used for thousands of years and is still applicable. Gallstones, Injury to marma, Piles, Inflammatory conditions etc can be treated with the procedures taught under the course.4 It also includes knowledge of para surgical procedures like Agni karma, Ksharkarma, Jalukavacharana and Khsarsutra.

In the course, students are expected to learn the diagnosis of various surgical disorders and surgical techniques. They are also given knowledge of trauma and surgical emergency management etc. The course leads to the speciality in surgery.5

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MS Shalya Tantra Course Syllabus

MS Shalya Tantra syllabus as offered in various Ayurvedic Medical Colleges is as follows:

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MS Shalya Tantra Career Prospects

Going by the trends in the market right now, a career in Ayurveda seems bright.

Jobs and career after MS Shalya Tantra

From the past few decades, the perception of people towards traditional medicine has been changing. Not only in the east but in west Ayurveda is gaining massive popularity since the 1980s7. People’s realisation of side effects of synthetic medicine and the desire to move towards a more naturally based system of medicine can be attributed as the driving factor behind this change.

The growing popularity of Ayurveda is evidenced by the study conducted by Confederation of Indian Industry and PwC. Findings of this study as mentioned in economic times report predict that net worth of industry set to become 9.7 billion dollars by 2022.

NCBI discusses in their article how on a global scale, W.H.O. is focusing on Ayurveda under its programme to promote traditional medicines. It is working towards mainstreaming of such medicine systems. Academic courses in Ayurveda are recognised worldwide, which give additional accreditation to this holistic system of medicine. Also on the level of Government, various measures are being taken for the promotion of Ayurveda by AYUSH ministry.8

All of these factors point toward a tremendous growth in the field of Ayurveda from a career perspective. There is going to be no dearth of opportunities for capable people willing to make their careers in the field of Ayurveda.

Average ayurvedic doctor salaries start from 24k and go up to 62 k according to glassdoor. A PG degree definitely adds more to it.

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Govt and private hospitals, PHCs, Teaching at educational institutes, R&D, Management and administration, Medical officer research officer Ayurveda, ministry of Ayurveda, NRHM, Medical tourism, Ayurveda Speciality centres, National Ayush Mission, Ayurvedic doctor at residential ayurvedic therapy centres, Research fellowship etc.

MS Shalya Tantra Entrance Exam

All India Ayush Post Graduation Entrance Test (AIAPGET) conducted by the National Testing Agency is the entrance exam you will need to take for admission in MS Shalya Tantra. AIAPGET 2020 is going to be held on 29 August.

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MS Shalya Tantra Top Colleges

Many Ayurvedic medical colleges throughout the country offer MS Shalya Tantra. In Karanataka too there are reputed Ayurvedic Medical Colleges offering MS Shalya Tantra.

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MS Shalya Tantra Admission Procedure

Admissions to MS Shalya Tantra in various Ayurvedic Medical colleges for 2020, through merit quota, will start only after AIAPGET 202013 exam which is to be held on 29th August. However, admission through management quota has already been started to top ayurvedic medical colleges in Bangalore. For further details contact our counsellor.

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