Vision of MD Homeopathy Course
To generate human resources who can align with the objectives of national health programs and improve the contribution of homeopathy as clinicians, researchers and teachers.
Objectives
The postgraduate in homeopathy shall –
o acquire a high degree of proficiency in theoretical and practical aspects of homeopathy
o recognise the need of physical, mental, spiritual and social health concerns of the sick
o be aware of appropriate investigation procedures to diagnose and manage the sick
o adapt scientific disposition while acquiring knowledge and skills relevant to homeopathy
o obtain adequate competency in providing comprehensive health care
o develop communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with the sick and members of health care teams
o develop ethical outlook in relation to clinical practice, research and teaching
Course Structure
MD Part I
It shall be for the duration of one academic year. It shall consist of the following subjects –
o Human Biology – comprising of horizontal integration of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, psychology and having a homoeopathic orientation.
o Homoeopathic Concept of Disease – comprising of horizontal integration of pathology, microbiology, community medicine with homoeopathic principles and vertical integration of homoeopathic philosophy with clinical subjects like medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology.
o Research Methodology and Biostatistics – research procedure, research design, sample design, significance of biostatistics in research studies, statistical tests of significance, essence of biomedical ethics, biomedical ethics in relation to homeopathic research, etc.
o History of Medicine – events and personalities who have influenced the course of medical practice with special reference to homoeopathic practice.
Note – Resources for the integrated teaching / learning of the subjects Human Biology and Homoeopathic Concept of Disease have not been developed. Thus, there is a need to co-operatively generate such resources, so that there is objectivity both in teaching and evaluation. Central Council of Homeopathy may constitute a one-man committee to prepare a framework of curriculum for these subjects. Subsequently, subject experts in the constituent disciplines may be invited for a workshop, which can finalise content both for theory and practical teaching.
Activities
o House job with special focus on wards and clinics of the specialty subject to which admission is taken
o Lectures and practicals on Research Methodology and Biostatistics
o Lectures and practicals on Human Biology and Homoeopathic Concept of Disease
o Submission of synopsis to the university within six months of admission to the course
o Seminars, symposia, group discussions, assignments, project, journal reviews and poster presentation on the topics of MD Part I subjects.
o Teaching sessions for the undergraduate students in both classroom and wards for the specialty subject to which admission is taken
MD Part II
It shall be for the duration of two academic years. It shall consist of the speciality subject only. Examination shall be held at the end of two academic years.
Activities
o Lectures and clinical / practicals on Specialty subject
o Seminars, symposia, group discussions, assignments, project, journal reviews and poster presentation on the specialty subject.
o Teaching sessions for the undergraduate students in both classroom and wards for the specialty subject
o Planning and conducting of the research study under the supervision of Guide
o Submission of dissertation to the university six months before Part II examination
Papers for Examination
Examination for History of Medicine shall consist of
o one theory paper of 100 marks on 9th month of academic year
o one project on a topic of history relevant to homeopathy mutually decided by the student and guide for 75 marks
o one poster presentation on a topic of history relevant to homeopathy mutually decided by the student and guide for 25 marks
o one seminar on a topic of history relevant to homeopathy mutually decided by the student and guide for 50 marks
Evaluation criteria for certification
Evaluation Maximum marks Total marks Minimum marks
Theory exam 100 100 50
Project 75
150
75
Poster presentation 25
Seminar 50
MD Part I
Subject Theory Int. Assessment Viva Total
Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
Human Biology 100 50 50 25 50 25 200 100
Homoeopathic Concept of Disease 100 50 50 25 50 25 200 100
Research Methodology & Biostatistics 100 50 50 25 50 25 200 100
Internal Assessment shall be as follows –
Human Biology – 2 theory paper for 100 marks each on 6th and 9th month of academic year.
Homoeopathic Concept of Disease – 2 theory paper for 100 marks each on 6th and 9th month of academic year
Research Methodology and Biostatistics – 2 theory paper for 100 marks each on 6th and 9th month of academic year
MD Part II
Specialty Subject Theory Clin / Pract Viva Total
Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
Paper 1 100
200
100
50
100
50
600
300
Paper 2 100
Paper 3 100
Paper 4 100
Dissertation
o Shall be submitted to the university six months before Part II examination
o Two copies shall be submitted to the university along with a CD
o Dissertation shall be valued by two examiners – one internal and one external by persons who are eligible to be guide in that subject
o Approval from both the examiners is necessary for the candidate to appear for Part II exam
o In case one of the examiners does not approve the dissertation, it may be sent to another examiner – external if the external examiner has disapproved and internal if the internal has disapproved the dissertation.
o In case both the examiners have disapproved the dissertation in the first instance or if the third examiner also disapproves the dissertation, it may be returned to the candidate with the remarks of examiners, so that the candidate may resubmit it after making suitable amends within six months.
o The candidate shall be permitted to appear for Part II exam only after the dissertation is approved
Examination
Part I exam shall be conducted after completing one academic year
o To be eligible for part I exam, the candidate shall have
at least 80% attendance
successfully completed the log book comprising of 10 cases, 6 seminars and 6 journal reviews to the satisfaction of the Guide
completed 20 hours of teaching undergraduate classes
obtained at least 50% in the assessment of History of Medicine
obtained at least 50% in the internal assessment of Human Biology, Homoeopathic Concept of Disease and Research Methodology & Biostatistics
o To be successful, the candidate shall obtain at least 50% separately in theory and viva in each of the three subjects
o Two examiners – one internal and one external – shall conduct viva, with each awarding marks out of 25. Total of these marks shall decide the result
o In case the candidate in unsuccessful in any of the subject he / she has to appear for the theory and viva of that subject only
Part II exam shall be conducted after completing two academic years
o To be eligible for Part II exam, the candidate shall have
at least 80% attendance
successfully completed Part I exam at least two years before Part II exam
completed the log book comprising of 60 cases – 30 chronic and 30 acute, 12 seminars and 12 journal reviews to the satisfaction of the Guide
completed 50 hours of teaching undergraduate classes obtained approval of the examiners for dissertation
o To be successful, the candidate shall obtain at least 50% separately in theory, clinical / practical and viva
o Four examiners – two internals and two externals – shall conduct viva. Guide of the candidate shall be one of the internals, Each examiner shall award marks out of 25. Total of these marks shall decide the result.
o Clinical examination shall consist of a chronic case and an acute case. Chronic case shall be evaluated for 70 marks and acute for 30. Evaluation shall be conducted jointly by the examiners, each of who shall award marks out of 70 for chronic and 30 for acute case. Average of these marks shall be calculated for declaring the result.
o In case of Practical examination in Homoeopathic Pharmacy, the examination shall consist of a major procedure and a minor procedure. Major procedure shall be evaluated for 70 marks and the minor for 30. The examiners shall conduct evaluation jointly, each of who shall award marks out of 70 for major and 30 for minor procedure. Average of these marks shall be calculated for declaring the result.
o In case the candidate in unsuccessful in any part of the paper, he / she has to appear for the entire paper consisting of theory, clinical / practical and viva
Examiners
Part I examiner shall be selected as follows
Human Biology from the faculty of Materia Medica, who shall co-ordinate the PG Department of Human Biology
Homoeopathic Concept of Disease from the faculty of Homoeopathic Philosophy, who shall co-ordinate the PG Department of Homoeopathic Concept of Disease
Research Methodology and Biostatistics, from the faculty of Repertory, who shall co-ordinate the PG Department of Research Methodology and Biostatistics
o Evaluation and PG Department of History of Medicine shall be co-ordinated by the faculty of Homoeopathic Philosophy
o The examiner so selected shall
have MD Hom in the relevant subject, i.e., Materia Medica, Homoeopathic Philosophy or Repertory as the case may be
hold at least the rank of Assistant Professor
have at least ten years of teaching experience in an institution recognised by Central Council of Homeopathy
be in the relevant PG Department
Part II examiner shall
have MD Hom in the specialty subject
hold at least the rank of Assistant Professor
have at least ten years of teaching experience in the subject concerned in an institution recognised by Central Council of Homeopathy
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