What are the differences between BAMS and BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)?
Aspect | BAMS | BHMS |
|---|---|---|
Full Form | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery | Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery |
Focus Area | Ayurveda – a natural healing system using herbal medicine, diet, and therapies | Homeopathy – a system based on "like cures like" with highly diluted remedies |
Treatment Approach | Balances body's doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) with herbal medicine and therapies like Panchakarma | Uses minute doses of natural substances to stimulate the body's self-healing ability |
Course Duration | 5.5 years (including 1-year internship) | 5.5 years (including 1-year internship) |
Core Subjects | Anatomy, Physiology, Dravyaguna, Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, Surgery, ENT | Anatomy, Physiology, Homeopathic Pharmacy, Materia Medica, Organon of Medicine, Therapeutics |
Use of Modern Medicine | Includes modern medical subjects like pathology, pharmacology, and surgery | Limited use of modern medicine; primarily focuses on homeopathic principles |
Career Opportunities | Ayurvedic practitioner, government hospitals, wellness centers, herbal medicine manufacturing, research | Homeopathic practitioner, government dispensaries, private clinics, teaching, research |
Regulating Body in India | National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) | National Commission for Homeopathy (NCH) |
Both courses offer a distinct approach to medicine, with BAMS focusing on Ayurvedic healing and BHMS emphasizing homeopathy.
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