Sivaraj Homoeopathic Medical College And Research Institute

Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica

The Syllabus and Curriculum is followed as prescribed by National Commission for Homoeopathy in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica. The subject is studied from first year to fourth year BHMS course.

S.No	Year	Duration	Theory Hours	Practical Hours	Written exam	Practical Exam
1	First BHMS	18 Months	120	75	100	100
2	Second BHMS	12 Months	150	30	100	100
3	Third BHMS	12 Months	150	50	100	100
4	Fourth BHMS	12 Months	200	83	200	200

Homoeopathic Materia Medica is one of the core subjects of Homoeopathy. It deals with knowledge of drug substances, Drug proving and treatment of Various diseases.

The Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica was established in the year 2001. It has wide collection of Charts including the details about sources of drugs, Personality types, Group study of drugs and individual drug substances. The department has around 100 specimens of drug substances and various books including the recent advancements in the study of Materia Medica. Apart from regular classes and bedside teachings we also conduct monthly Unit test, Quiz, Drug drawing competition, Drug drama, Seminars, CME and Drug proving in order to motivate the students and to achieve excellence in the subject of Materia Medica. We are achieving 100% results in the University exams for more than a decade now.

Objectives

To impart knowledge about various types and construction of Homoeopathic Materia Medica and its application in the clinical set up.
To make the students understand about scope and limitation of Homoeopathic Materia Medica in treating various clinical conditions.
To educate the students about physiological, psychological and pharmacological action of 250 plus drug substances in a period of 4 1/2 years as mentioned in the syllabus by NCH.
To create confidence in treating most of the day to day illnesses to advanced pathological cases in a holistic manner.

Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy and Fundamentals of Psychology

The Syllabus and curriculum is followed as prescribed by NCH in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy & Fundamentals of Psychology. The details of department curriculum are as follows:

Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Teaching Hours		Examination Marks
Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Lectures	Clinical / Non Lectures	Theory mark	Practical mark
I B.H.M.S	18 Months	ONE	180	100	100	100
II B.H.M.S	12 Months	ONE	150	30	100	100
III B.H.M.S	12 Months	TWO	150	50	200	200
IV B.H.M.S	12 Months	ONE	100	75	100	100

Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy

The Organon of Medicine serves as the fundamental guide about the approach Of Homoeopathic Treatment.

It outlines the principles and philosophy of Homeopathy, as well as Hahnemann's understanding of the nature of disease and the principles of healing, the qualities of a healer. Hahnemann also discusses the concept of the "Vital Force," which refers to the body's innate healing power. Its treatment of disease process and relating to the concept of miasm makes it a study of the process of scientific investigation.

Its comprehensive understanding needs a core competency in logic and the concepts of generalization and individualization.

Fundamentals of Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. It explores various aspects of human cognition, emotion, perception, personality, development, social interactions, and mental processes.

To study about Psychological phenomena and behavioral patterns that appear as individual's external behavioral reactions against any stimulus - be it Biological – Psychological – Emotional – Social –Spiritual.

They also apply this knowledge to various practical settings, such as counseling, therapy, education, organizational development, and health promotion.

Objectives

To educate the students about principles, philosophy, and fundamental concepts of Homeopathy.
To enrich the students in practical clinical skills involved in diagnosis and treatment considering the individual’s physical, mental, and emotional aspects.
Training the students in various practical settings, such as counseling, therapy, education, organizational development, health promotion, evidence-based practice, patient care, and community engagement to advance the field of Homeopathic medicine and promote its integration into the healthcare system.

Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy

The Syllabus and Curriculum is followed as prescribed by National Commission for Homoeopathy in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy.

The duration of first year is 18 months which has 100 Theory hours and 110 Practical hours.

The department is fulfilled with all equipments and instruments, Herbal Garden for medicinal plants as prescribed by NCH.

The department has Alcohol License is issued by licensing authority for practical demonstration of Drug preparation.

The following activities are carried in this department for the learning of student to get best application knowledge in this subject:

Herbarium collection
Visit to OPD/IPD for Prescription knowledge
Visit to Hospital Pharmacy for Dispensing Knowledge & Technique
Visit to Medicinal Plant/Botanical Garden
Visit to Large scale manufacturing unit of Homoeopathic Medicine(GMP compliant)

The periodical assessment will be carried in each term, three term test also carried and the final university examination will be conducted at the end of 18 months which has one theory paper and one practical session.

Department of Homoeopathic Repertory and Case Taking

The Syllabus and Curriculum is followed as prescribed by National Commission for Homoeopathy in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of Repertory.
As per NCH competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) Repertory is the subject of first to final BHMS course.
The department has adequate numbers of instruments and material as prescribed by NCH.
The computer lab contains adequate number of computers and it has five numbers of important Repertory software.

Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Teaching Hours
Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Lectures	Clinical / Non Lectures
I B.H.M.S	18 Months	ONE	21	0
II B.H.M.S	12 Months	ONE	50	30
III B.H.M.S	12 Months	TWO	100	50
IV B.H.M.S	12 Months	ONE	60	120

Objectives

Describe the philosophical background, construction, utility and limitations of various repertories
Demonstrate case taking and show empathy with the patient and family during case taking
Demonstrate various steps for systematic case processing viz. analysis of case, evaluation of symptoms as per Homoeopathic principles to form Totality of symptoms
Choose the appropriate repertorial approach, Method and Technique to repertorize a case
Utilize Repertory as a tool to find out simillimum in all types of cases and in the study of Materia Medica
Integrate other subjects in understanding the construction and utility of repertories
Utilize different software for Repertorization, patient data management and record keeping.
Demonstrate aptitude to utilize repertory for research in Homoeopathy and lifelong learning

Department of Human Anatomy

The Syllabus and Curriculum is followed as prescribed by National Commission for Homoeopathy in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of Anatomy.

The first year is 18 months duration which has 325 Theory hours and 330 Dissection hours.

The department is fulfilled with all equipments and instruments as prescribed by NCH.

The department has Anatomy act is issued by Govt. Of Tamilnadu.

The examination will be conducted at the end of 18 months which has to two theory papers and one practical session.

Anatomy is a study of the structural organization and development of man from gross to cellular aspects along with exploring the interrelationship of different tissues, organs and systems.

The syllabus of the course contain entire human body structure dissection and region wise dissection of Head and neck, Brain, Thorax, Upper limb, Lower limb, Abdomen and Pelvis and Histology also

An important aspect for the homoeopathic student to grasp is the essentially holistic approach emphasized by Hahnemann. From that perspective, study of anatomy is not a study of isolated organs, parts or tissues but that of a hierarchical system which is intimately interconnected and functions with a purpose of striking balance when in a state of adaptation

Department of Human Physiology and Biochemistry

The Syllabus and Curriculum is followed as prescribed by National Commission for Homoeopathy in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of Physiology.
The first year comprises of 18 months Duration, which has 325 theory Hours and 330 Practical Hours.
The Department fulfilled with all Equipments and Instruments as prescribed by NCH.
The Examination will be conducted at the end of 18 months, which has two Theory papers and one Practical session.
Human Physiology-a subject which teaches about the functional organization of Human beings at several levels starting from the cells,tissues,organ-systems,with the control mechanisms and Authorities. The Underlying goal is to explain about the normal functioning of Human body.
Biochemistry-is a subject deals with the molecular interactions between various inter and intra cellular compartments of the living organism. It is concerned with Nutrition, Human health, Diseases and support Clinical Diagnosis towards treatment.

The Primary Objective

Is to develop competency for our students in primary Health care and Clinical diagnosis of diseases, based on standard referral values.
Students learn to perform Haematological experiments, Clinical physiology and Biochemistry to assess the normal parameters and learn about the interpretation of laboratory results.

Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

The Syllabus and Curriculum is followed as prescribed by National Commission for Homoeopathy in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.
The duration of second year is 12 months which has 120 Theory hours and 50 Practical hours.
The department is fulfilled with all equipments and instruments as prescribed by NCH.
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology is concerned Examination and Identification of persons living and Dead parts, Bones, Stains etc. Health Medicolegal, Putrification, Mummification, Saponification, Forms of death, Causes, Agencies, Onset etc., Assults, Wounds, Injuries and Death of Violence, Death, Blood Examination. Blood Stains, Seminal Stains, Burns, Scalds, Lighting, Abortions, Infanticide, Sexual crims , Insanity in Relation to the state life and Accident Insurance.

Toxicolgy

A Separate course of Lectures Dealing poisoning in general the symptoms and Treatments of Various poisons, Post-morterm, Appearance and test should be given, study of the following poisons. Mineral and Acid corrosive sublimate. Arsenic and its compound, Alcohol, Opium and it Alkaloids, Carbolic Acid, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Kerosine, oil, Canabisindica, cocaine, Belladonna, Strychinine and Nux vomica, Aconite, Snake poisoning, prussic Acid and Lead poisoning.

The examination shall be conducted at the end of the Second BHMS includes one theory papers and one practical session.

Objectives

Regarding post -mortem appearance.
Practical importance to the students of homoeopathic medicine as homoeopathic physician.
To handle medical legal case and details about a physicians ethics, equtity
Know about Dactylography, mechanical asphyxia, mechanical injury, and identification
To know about virginity, sexual offences, Infanticide.
Know about CNS Depressants, Spinal poision. Cardiac poison.

Department of Pathology and Microbiology

Pathology and Microbiology provides comprehensive knowledge of the pathologic basis of disease, in order to enable a complete understanding of the reaction of man to different morbid factors causing disease -its natural course, clinical manifestations, complications and sequel.

The students will be able to discriminate symptoms of the patient & disease satisfying the Hahnemannian requirements of physicians as mentioned in aphorism 3 of Organon of Medicine, make them competent in diagnosis and to substantiate miasmatic perspective with pathology for an accurate homoeopathic prescription and for adjusting the dose and potency of indicated homoeopathic remedy Knowledge also helps in deciding the scope, limitation and prognosis of a case through the understanding of susceptibility. Immune mediated illnesses are becoming important areas where homoeopathic interventions can play a significant part in alleviating suffering and in bringing about a cure.

Learning Objectives

Recognise the importance of General and Systemic Pathology and Microbiology in Homoeopathic system

Differentiate the morphological changes in cell structure in disease and recognise the mechanism of the etiological factors in causation of such changes in relation to Homoeopathy.

Relate the concept of Pathology and Microbiology in relation to Homoeopathic concepts of Miasms in correlation with immunity, susceptibility and thereby emphasizing homoeopathic concept of evolution of disease and cure.

Integrate the disease pathology with Homoeopathic Materia Medica (drug pathology) and also the miasmatic understanding of the remedy.

Correlate clinical repertories in pathological findings of diseases and classification of diseases based on symptoms.

Differentiate common and important diseases on the basis of their evolution, aetio-pathogenesis, mode of presentation, progress and prognosis.

Develop skill in identification of pathological features specifically histo-pathological features, and gross pathological specimen and relate with miasm

Develop a positive attitude towards the role of Pathology and Microbiology in Homoeopathic system

Develop interest in clinical practice by observing the changes during Homoeopathic treatment

Year
Year	Lectures	Non Lectures
II Year	200	80

Department of Community Medicine, Research Methodology and Biostatistics

(Including Health Education and Family medicine)

The syllabus and curriculam is followed as prescribed by National council of Homoeopathy in the department of Community medicine.

The department is fulfilled with all specimens, equipment and instruments as prescribed by CCH.

Community Medicine syllabus allotted in III – BHMS and IV- BHMS curriculum.

Community Medicine is an academic subject, branch of medicine which deals promotions of health and prevention of disease, involving people’s participation, utilizing professional management and skills.

The Guidelines for teaching community medicine, therefore, should be designed to create cadre of professionals who are competent to meaningfully contribute their expertise in planning, implementation , co- ordination monitoring ,evaluation of primary health care programs based on scientific evidence.

Instructions of this course shall be given by Lectures, practical’s, seminars group discussion, demonstration and Field studies.

Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Teaching Hours
Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Lectures	Clinical / Non Lectures
III B.H.M.S	12 Months	TWO	100	60
IV B.H.M.S	12 Months	ONE	71	75

Objectives

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

Understand the concepts of health and disease.
Described the levels of prevention and modes intervention.
Described the epidemiological methods and apply appropriate epidemiological methods to studying and manage communicable disease and Non –Communicable disease in the hospital and community situations.
Define vital statistic and apply Biostatical method and techniques for health informative system.
Outline the demographic pattern of the country and appreciate the role of Individual, Family , Community and Socio cultural status in health and disease
Diagnose and manage maternal child health problems and advise couples and the community on the family planning methods available.
Described the methods of Nutritional assessment to diagnose and manage common Nutritional problems at the individual and community levels.
Described the principals and elements of primary health care and evaluate the various National Health Programs
Described the importance of various pollution and control measures,environmental, occupational hazards and capacity to plan and implement measures for disaster.

Department of Surgery

The Syllabus and Curriculum is followed as prescribed by National Commission for Homoeopathy in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of Surgery.
The department is fulfilled with all equipments and instruments as prescribed by NCH.
Surgery is concerned with acute or chronic injuries, deformities or diseases where physical intervention is considered by way of removal, repair or reconstruction of the particular part or organ. ENT, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Orthopedics have acquired prominence as also super specialties like cardiac, Neuro or Onco surgery.
Advanced knowledge and application of homoeopathic principles and the correct knowledge of drugs can lead to use of Homoeopathy in a a number of acute and chronic surgical conditions which have hitherto been assumed as falling out of the scope of Homoeopathy.
The examination shall be conducted at the end of the third BHMS includes two theory papers and one practical session.

Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Teaching Hours
Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Lectures	Clinical / Non Lectures
II B.H.M.S	12 Months	-	92	60
III B.H.M.S	12 Months	TWO	120	100

Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

The Syllabus and Curriculum is followed as prescribed by National Commission for Homoeopathy in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of Gynaecology& Obstetrics.

The department is fulfilled with all Equipments, Instruments, Specimens, Models and Department Library as prescribed by NCH.

Gynaecology& Obstetrics is a Clinical subject deals with care of Women during pregnancy ,childbirth, postnatal care, neonatal problems and Effective treatment in diseases of Female reproductive organs including PCOD, tumors, Menstrual problems, Menopausal symptoms and Infertility.

Advanced knowledge and application of homoeopathic principles and the correct knowledge of drugs can lead to use of Homoeopathy in a number of acute and chronic female diseases which have hitherto been assumed as falling out of the scope of Homoeopathy.

The examination shall be conducted at the end of the Third BHMS includes Two Theory papers and one practical session.

Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Teaching Hours
Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Lectures	Clinical / Non Lectures
II B.H.M.S	12 Months	-	100	60
III B.H.M.S	12 Months	TWO	110	79

Department of Practice & of Medicine with Essentials Of Pharmacology

Practice of Medicine with Homoeopathic Therapeutics is concerned with study of clinical methods, clinical presentations of systemic diseases, differential diagnosis and prognosis, general management and integration with Homoeopathic principles to evolve homoeopathic Therapeutics. Homoeopathy has a distinct approach to the concept of disease. It recognizes the ailing individual by studying him as a whole rather than in terms of sick parts and emphasizes the study of the man, his state of health, state of illness. The emphasis is on study of man in respect of health, disposition, diathesis, disease, taking all predisposing and precipitating factors, i.e. fundamental cause, maintaining cause and exciting cause. Hahnemann's theory of chronic miasms provides us an evolutionary understanding of the chronic diseases: psora, sycosis, tubercular and syphilis, and acute manifestations of chronic diseases and evolution of the natural disease shall be comprehended in the light of theory of chronic miasms. This will demand correlation of the disease conditions with basics of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathology. Application of Knowledge of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, Materia Medica and repertory in dealing with the disease conditions should be actively taught.

The Syllabus and curriculum is followed as prescribed by National Commission of Homoeopathy in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of Practice of Medicine. The details of department curriculum are as follows:

Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Teaching Hours
Year of the study	Duration of the study	No. of Paper/s	Lectures	Clinical / Non Lectures
II B.H.M.S	12 Months	-	80	92
III B.H.M.S	12 Months	-	120+45(Pharmacology)	100
IV B.H.M.S	12 Months	THREE	300	300

The study of the subject will be done in THREE years - in Second BHMS, Third B.H.M.S and Fourth B.H.M.S, but examination shall be conducted at the end of Fourth B.H.M.S.

Principles of Modern Pharmacology

Principles of Modern Pharmacology is concerned with imparting rational and scientific clinical and pathophysiological basis of Therapeutics and know the effects of the different classes of drugs on various human systems. All homoeopathic practitioners encounter chronically ill patients who are receiving allopathic medication for their various chronic ailments. The knowledge of the mode of action of these medicines (and the side effects) becomes necessary since these do impact the susceptibility of the patient which often needs to be attended to in the course of instituting homoeopathic treatment.

The study of the subject will be done in THIRD B.H.M.S which has 45 lecture hours and the examination shall be conducted at the end of THIRD B.H.M.S.

Objectives

Reflecting on learning achieved at applied anatomy & physiology of the respective system.
Understanding general pathological processes involved in respective system and correlating with the symptoms & signs of the respective system.
Understanding different causations and their correlation with evolution of disease including psycho social causes
At the end of the course, the student should be able to :

Appreciate the symptomatic approach and evaluation of the following clinical conditions.
Develop clinical skills (history taking, clinical examination and other instruments of examination) to diagnose various common medical disorders and emergencies.
Integrate the knowledge acquired in General Medicine with concepts of Homoeopathic Philosophy, Miasm and the Principles of Homoeopathic Therapeutics to achieve the true holistic potential of Homoeopathy
Assist the common bedside simple routine investigations like hemogram, stool, urine, sputum and biological fluid examinations.

Department of Yoga For Health Promotion

The Syllabus and Curriculum is followed as prescribed by National Commission for Homoeopathy in competency based dynamic curriculum (CBDC) for the Department of FUNDAMENTALS OF YOGA. The students will be trained in understanding the relationship between Yoga and Homoeopathy in a wholistic approach and the point of application of yoga in part of Treatment Yoga is an Art and Science of healthy living. It is a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. The holistic approach of Yoga is well established and it brings harmony in all walks of life and thus, known for disease prevention, Promotion of health and management of many lifestyle –related disorders. Today, Yoga is popular across the globe, not just because of its efficacy in the management of some diseases, but also of its strength in providing relief to the practitioner, from mental and emotional distress and providing a feeling of well-being. Hence, now-a-days Yoga is being practiced as part of healthy life style across the globe.

Year of the study	Duration of the study	Teaching Hours (Non Lectures)
Year of the study	Duration of the study
I B.H.M.S	18 Months	30
II B.H.M.S	12 Months	30
III B.H.M.S	12 Months	20
IV B.H.M.S	12 Months	20

Objectives

Holistic approach of yoga therapy targets total integrated treatment or management of an individual at all levels of being. It is therefore, the best way to achieve optimal health at a multi-dimensional level.
To reduce health problems -To promote good mental and physical health through yoga and to link between protection of health and sustainable health development.
To help students cope with stress - The introduction of Yoga is not meant to bring the traditional discipline to par with other BHMS subjects but to help students cope with the stress and pressures of the demanding profession. It creates opportunities for holistic development i.e. physical and mental development of medical students who have stressful careers.

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