MD (Ayurveda) in Swasthavritta

• Must possess a recognized BAMS degree
• Completion of compulsory internship is mandatory
• Qualification in AIAPGET examination required
• Valid Ayurveda Council registration certificate required
• Must fulfill Karnataka Government and counseling authority admission guidelines
• Submission of academic and identity documents during verification process

Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital (GAMCH), Mysuru, offers MD Ayurveda Swasthavritta as a specialised postgraduate program dedicated to preventive healthcare and Ayurvedic public health sciences. The department focuses on promoting holistic wellness through traditional Ayurvedic principles related to healthy lifestyle practices, disease prevention, environmental hygiene, yoga, dietetics, and mental well-being.

The curriculum combines classical Ayurvedic concepts with modern preventive medicine and community health practices. Students receive advanced academic and practical training in areas such as Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Yoga, naturopathy concepts, nutrition, epidemiology, public health education, and stress management. The course also includes exposure to community healthcare programs, wellness clinics, and research activities.

Postgraduate scholars actively participate in seminars, workshops, dissertation work, yoga training sessions, awareness campaigns, and health promotion initiatives. The department emphasises preventive medicine and lifestyle modification strategies to address modern health disorders and non-communicable diseases.

The attached teaching hospital and community outreach programs provide opportunities for practical learning and patient interaction. Graduates of this program can pursue careers in Ayurvedic wellness centres, preventive healthcare institutions, academics, research, hospital administration, yoga and naturopathy sectors, and public health organisations.