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BAMS

                       Ayurveda is one of the ancient system of medicine. It has the concept of holistic medicine. Ayurvedic treatment not only cures the disease but also prevents the recurrence of the disease. Ayuvedic treatment uses natural products and improves the immunity of body against the disease. In Ayurvedic concept, diseases occur when a person is out of harmony with the  three elements called doshas, Vata (air & space – “wind”), Pitta (fire & water – “bile”) and Kapha (water & earth – “phlegm”). The treatment includes eliminating impurities, reducing symptoms, increasing resistance to disease, reducing worry and increasing harmony in the patient’s life. Ayurvedic treatments in Kerala is well known world wide, which has increased the flow of foreigners to Kerala for natural Ayurvedic treatments in health resorts and spa centres. Because of these huge demand so many fake spa centres without license and qualified doctors are mushrooming. They exploit the foreigners passion for Ayurveda. Now Government has taken so many measures to prevent this. Thus the demand for skilled and qualified ayurvedic doctors are very high now. After completing the degree, you  can opt a domain of Research, Health Supervisor, General Practice or Hospital Administration. Government and private hospitals, dispensaries, colleges, research institutes, colleges, ayurveda health centres, spas, resorts, pharmaceutical companies etc are the major recruiters of Ayurveda doctors.

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BDS

           The course of Bachelor degree in Dental science deals with identifying and curing the problems related to teeth, gum and oral cavity in humans. Those who can score high marks in Medical Entrance examination conducted at state level or national level is eligible to get an admission in BDS programme .The higher studies options after BDS are MDS and Ph.D in Dentistry.After BDS and clearing PG entrance you can specialize in areas like Community Dentistry,Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry,  Periodontics etc. BDS course offers great job opportunities both in India as well as abroad.

BHMS

              Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery is an undergraduate degree in Homeopathy (an alternative approach to medicine, originated by Samuel Hahnemann in 1796). Homeopathy works on the principle that "a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people will cure similar symptoms in sick people".The specialty of homeo medicine is that it is effective as well as safe from side effects.It is a 5 ½ years course,including compulsory internship of one year duration after passing the final degree examination. The core subjects mainly included in this  course are Homeopathic Philosophy, Practical Homeopathy, Homeopathic Pharmacy, Homeopathic Prescribing Methods, Homeopathic Therapeutics, Remedies, Law of Similars, Community Medicine etc. The BHMS graduates can commence self practice by starting their own clinics or they can work in any of the homeopathic hospitals. They can also work in various Homoeopathic Medicine Stores, Pharmacies, Research Institutes, Training Institutes, Dispensaries  etc.You can do post graduation and opt for teaching career as well.

Medical Courses

Today we are going to discuss about the medical courses you can do after plus two in Science with Biology and scoring top ranks in Kerala Medical Entrance. 

      KEAM, short  form of Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical is an entrance examination  for admissions to various professional degree courses in the state of Kerala, India. It is conducted by the Office of the Commissioner of Entrance Exams run by the Government of Kerala.For doing professional degree courses in Kerala the student  has to appear for the state level entrance examination (KEAM)  to get admission to the Government /aided as well as private self financing colleges within the state. KEAM entrance examination is conducted for admission to B Tech Degree course, Architecture, Medical courses, Agriculture,Veterinary  ,Fisheries couses etc. The Medical Council of India and Dental Council of India have notified that the Central Board of Secondary Education shall be the organization to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for admission to MBBS and BDS Courses.The responsibility of the CBSE is limited to the conduct of the entrance examination, declaration of result and providing merit list to the Counselling Authorities.NEET is the exam at National level where as KEAM is the exam at state level.The result of those who have appeared for KEAM 2014 medical entrance will be published on or before 20th May 2014 as per their site information.

We will discuss about the medical courses first.The various medical courses admitted through KEAM are

Medical Courses :

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

MBBS

The basic medical qualification for becoming a Doctor in English Medicine or Allopathy  is MBBS. It is suitable for those who are interested in Science and wish to cure sick people using English medicines and doing surgery for those needed.The MBBS course is four-and-a-half years, followed by one year of Compulsory Rotating Residential Internship (CRRI). The MBBS course is followed by MS, a post-graduation course in surgical specialities, MS or MD and DNB (Highly qualified P.G. and Super specilization), which are postgraduate courses in medical specialities usually of three years duration. After MBBS, post graduate level studies (MD or MS) can be conducted and there are many specializations including General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Psychiatry, and Anesthesiology.The job prospects of qualified doctors are tremendous.They can work in hospitals as well as do private practice.

Graduation courses in Pharmacy

           Pharmacy deals with all aspects of medicine.It involves  preparation, mixing,manufacturing etc of various medicines, tablets, ointments,various pharmaceutical products etc.These medicines are given with the prescription of a registered medical practitioner. 

           B Pharm and Pharm .D(Doctor of Pharmacy) are the graduation courses in pharmacy.The duration of B Pharm is 4 years and that of Pharm D is 6 years. A degree in Pharmacy is the basic prerequisite for registration to practice as a pharmacist in many countries.After the completion of the pharmacy studies, one can find employment in various hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, etc. or they can run their own pharmacy shops. . They can also work as medical representatives.Those who are interested in teaching can pursue it after higher studies. The pharmacists can work both in central government, state government departments and in private industries. The government departments include Health protection branch, Pest control division of Agriculture, Provincial Departments of Environment or agriculture, etc. There are also opportunities in  the food and cosmetic industries .

First we will understand the difference between the two courses.

                     Pharm.D is a Doctor degree, which  offer students with an  in-depth study on clinical pharmacy. It is specifically meant  for students interested in becoming practising pharmacist for large hospitals and healthcare industries. You can  prefix Dr to your name after completing Pharm D course for practicing in Pharmacy. Students who wish to make a career working as pharmacist in large hospitals and healthcare industries in the India or  abroad can n pursue Pharm D.

                    B. Pharm on the other hand is research oriented  that involves drug discovery, quality control, quality assurance etc.If you are interested in researching new drugs and therapies, while working for drugs, pharma and biotech industries, is what you are looking for, then choose B.Pharm followed by the masters degree, M.Pharm.

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Cardio Vascular Technology (BCVT)

               Heart has a vital role in the human body. Thus cardio vascular health is very essential for the proper functioning of our body. Any variation to the normal working of our body should be immediately referred to a Cardiologist. A Cardio vascular technologist assists a Cardiologist in various treatments in heart. The cardiovascular technologists hold an important role in the diagnostic and interventional procedures in cardiology. A cardio vascular technologist prepares heart patients for invasive heart procedures like cardiac catheterization and Non invasive cardiologic procedures that is , medical treatments which do not involve the insertion of medical instrumentation into a patient’s body like  echocardiography, which involves the use of ultrasound technologies to detect and monitor a patient’s cardiovascular condition. As the job of a cardio vascular technologist is a bit riskier and a mistake can cost lives, this course involves a lot of  training .The scope for this course is very high in India as well as abroad.

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Physiotherapy

           Physiotherapy is done to recover  the body to its normal state  after  a physical ailment and treatments like surgery,fracture etc.It involves a number of physical treatments from massage to specialized applications.Today,because of the sedentary life style of people,many people get physical ailments like spondilitis,frozen-shoulders,osteoarthritis,back-pain etc.For these ailments along with medication physiotherapy is essential for recovery.Physiotherapy is also prescribed by doctors after certain surgeries like knee replacement surgery,surgery after major accidents etc to increase the mobility of the affected body part and to recover as early as possible.

Physiotherapists have got ample job opportunities in hospitals,  Fitness centers or Health clubs,  special schools,Community health Centers ,Sports centers etc.After doing Masters and PhD physiotherapists can opt teaching as a good career too.They have good career prospects in India as well as abroad.

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Optometry

         Optometry as the name indicates deals with eyes and its related structures.It deals with the diagnosis of problems of eyes and its treatment,refractive errors and their correction,using lenses and other aids.Optometrists are health professionals who have specialized in eye care .They deal with eye testing and providing solutions to patients who suffer from partial sight, hereditary vision defects, squint, weakening of eye muscles etc. They suggest the use of proper vision aids such as spectacles or contact lenses. They also provide pre-operative and post-operative care to cataract patients. However, optometrists are not ophthalmologists, the latter being physicians trained to even undertake eye surgeries, when necessary.Optometry course has got great job opportunities in India and abroad.They can find placement in government as well as private hospitals assisting eye doctors.Or they can do masters degree and take PhD and go for teaching jobs in medical colleges.They can start their own optic shops,manufacturing units or join multinational companies manufacturing eye care related products.