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Scope for Ayush Doctors in the Field of Speciality Medicine

Speaker: Dr. Ravi Mahesh

President, Indian Homeopathic Medical Association

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Ayush doctors have growing scope in the field of specialty medicine, particularly in areas like integrative and preventive healthcare. With increasing global interest in holistic and alternative therapies, AYUSH practitioners are collaborating with allopathic doctors in pain management, dermatology, psychiatry, and chronic disease care. Research-backed approaches in Ayurveda, Unani, and Homeopathy are gaining acceptance in specialty clinics and wellness centers. Opportunities also exist in clinical research, government initiatives, and international health programs promoting traditional medicine.

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  • The speaker discusses the challenges of treating complex medical conditions, particularly in India, where a holistic view is often lacking. They emphasize the importance of considering social, economic, and cultural factors when treating patients, moving beyond simply addressing individual symptoms.
  • The speaker highlights several complex case studies, including a 75-year-old woman with hypertension, borderline diabetes, and breast cancer; a 50-year-old man with sleep disturbances, a history of bypass surgery, and fatty liver; a 35-year-old woman struggling with infertility and obesity; a 25-year-old man with chronic respiratory allergies; and a 16-year-old boy with a knee injury and depression. These examples illustrate the difficulties in treating patients with multiple interconnected health issues.
  • The speaker emphasizes the importance of integrated or holistic medicine, drawing on traditions like Ayurveda. They highlight how these approaches can address the underlying causes of illness and improve patient outcomes, something modern medicine may sometimes miss. They note growing acceptance of these practices in the West.
  • The speaker highlights several specialized courses available through Medvarsity that can enhance a doctor's skills and career prospects. These include certifications in internal medicine, obesity management, clinical cardiology, gastroenterology, clinical oncology, emergency medicine, mental health care, sports rehabilitation, and nutrition.
  • The speaker advocates for doctors to pursue their passions and develop unique specialties. They underscore the importance of continuous learning, staying updated on research and advancements in their field, and dedicating themselves to their patients. They emphasize clinical knowledge, research, and dedication are required for career fulfillment.
  • The speaker shares their personal experience in developing a specialty in palliative care, highlighting the impact it has had on their career and their ability to help patients. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and contributing to the healing process, both locally and internationally.
  • The speaker's journey includes training abroad, presenting research papers at international conferences, and becoming a training faculty for other doctors. They are also associated with hospitals and wellness centers that integrate traditional and modern medicine.

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