AYURVEDA DOCTOR (A.D.) Program
3 year program
(Note: This program is structured on the basis of Acupuncture Training)
CURRICULUM
Fifteen weeks of study is considered one semester. The full program consists of 135 weeks. The total course length is 2815 classroom hours and 156 credit hours. One credit hour is the equivalent of fifteen classroom hours or thirty clinic hours. The course numbering system uses a six-digit identifier. The prefix indicates the course name. The suffix represents the level of instruction and course category.
YEAR ONE
FIRST SEMESTER - FALL
FIRST SEMESTER
AYURVEDIC BODYWORK ABW-311
This course will cover the practical applications of Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage. Students will learn basic hand techniques, articulations, and a full-body treatment using Abhyanga techniques. In addition students will receive basic Instruction in Ayurvedic Medicine therory that will include Pancha Maha Bhutas, Doshas, Dhatus, Agnis, Malas, Srotas, and Marma Points.
MUSCULO-SKELETAL A & P MUS - 301
This course will teach, in depth, the fundamentals of musculoskletal anatomy. The class will enable the student to understand the different parts of the body, their relationship to each other and the functions/actions of the muscle and bones.
ANTOMY & PHYSIOLOGY ANP-301
This course provides a general study of the human body’s normal structure and function. Emphasis is placed on the complex nature of the body, the interrelationship of the organs, and body’s ability to adapt to the environment. Particular emphasis will be placed on the specific needs of the Ayurvedic Physician.
SUPERVISED CLINICAL OBSERVATION SCO - 331
Supervised Clinic Observation is designed to build up student skills, confidence, and comfort level one step at a time. The first clinic courses are observational and practical. Students are required to receive at least ten treatments, spo they can experience first hand what it is like to be a patient of Ayurvedic Medicine. Clinic provides students with the opportunity to observe various techniques they studied. Upon completion of Abhyanga students will be required to give 30 Abhyanga treatments. While enrolled in Introduction to Panchakarma, students will be allowed to apply Marma Therapy on patients.
SECOND SEMESTER
ESSENTIALS OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE EAM-312
This course is an introduction to the Essentials of Ayurvedic Medicine, and focuses on the basic theoretical framework of Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine (TAM) including: Panchamahabhuta theory, doshas, dhatus, agni, mala, srotas, and causes of disease.
DIAGNOSTIC METHODS DME -312
This course teaches the three diagnostic methods of Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine (TAM) observation (darshan), palpation (sparshan) and inquiry (prashna). Particular focus is paid to pulse, tongue, and nails diagnosis. Basic Biomedical Diagnositc skills will be discussed. Proper referrals will be analyzed based on recognition of symptoms.
(Prerequisite: EAM-312)
GENERAL BIOLOGY GBI – 302
The course provides the student with information about general concepts within the realm of Biology.
RESEARCH AND CASE PRESENTATION RCP - 342
This class is desgned to give or refresh the student’s basic knolwedge of research techniques and oral and written presentation of research and case histories.
SUPERVISED CLINICAL OBSERVATION SCO-332
Supervised Clinic Observation is desgned to build up student skills, confidence, and comfort level one step at a time. The first clinic courses are observational and practical. Students are required to receive at least ten treatments, so they can experience first hand what is a like to be a patient of Ayurvedic Medicine. Clinic provides students with the opportunity to observe various techniques they studied. Upon completion of Abhyanga students will be required to give 30 Abhyanga treatments. While enrolled in Introduction to Panchakarma, students will be allowed to apply Marma Therapy on patients.
THIRD SEMESTER
AYURVEDIC PSYCHOLOGY APS-313
This course deals with psycological aspect of mind-body-spirit and harmonizing the mind through Satva-Rajas-Tamo Gunas connecting to Prana-Tejas-Ojas. Understanding the mind from the perspective of East and West and how Traditional Ayurvedic Pschological councelling will help the total person as a whole.
AYUVEDIC SUBTLE THERAPIES AST-313
This course focuses on various powerful Ayurvedic Suble Therapies includes Mantra, Meditation, Mudras, Gems, Color Therapy, Gandharva, Aroma, Tantra therapies.
VEDIC SCIENCE THERAPIES VST-313
This course focuses on different interrelated Vedic Science Therapies of Ayurvedic Medicine – Yoga, Jyotish, Palmistry, Vastu etc.
AYURVEDIC PANCHAKARMA THERAPIES APT-313
This course deals with details of all Panchakamra therapies incluedes Pre Panchakamra (Poorva Karma), Panchakarma (therapeutic emesis - Vamana, therapeutic purging - Virechana, therapeutic enemas - Basti, therapuetic nasal therapies - Nasya, therapuetic blood letting - Rakta Mokshana) and Post Panchakarma (Paschyat Karma) and Rejuvenaiton (Rasayana) Therapies.
SUPERVISED CLINICAL OBSERVATION SCO-333
This third clinic course continues to be observation. The clinic portion is desgined to build the student’s skill, confidence, and comfort level one step at a time. In this semester students are allowed to assist to Ayurvedic Bodywork Treatments, begin to practice pulse diagnosis, and participate in case discussions. (Prerequisite: SCO-332)
FOURTH SEMESTER
HERBAL MEDICINE 1 HMI -424
This class begins the study of TAM herbal medicine. The format of the class is such that study of formulas is combined with thestudy of materia medica. Introductory matierials on both aspects of TAM herbal medicine will be presented, along with orientation to the Ayurvedic Medical College herbal dispensary. Study of the material itself will begin with some two dozen of the most commonly used formulas in modern practice, focusing on the treatment principles of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Agni, Srotas supplementation and harmonization of mind-body-spirit. The formulas are presented in such a way as to build on those previously taught, thus enhancing understanding of formula composition and ensuring retention of the material taught. Individual medicinal will be presented within the context of taste (rasa), quality (guna), potency (virya), post digestive effect (vipaka), therapuetic action (karma), and specific action (prabhava), dosage and contraindications. Practical experience in identifying and handling the medicinal themselves as well as grouping them into formulas will prepare the students for their role in dispensing the herbs in the student clinic. (Prerequiste: DSY-312)
PATHOLOGY 1 PA1-404
The course provides the student with informaiton about the mechanisms of disease and the pathological processes that occurs within each system of the human body. The following subjects are covered: Cellular Pathology, Inflammation, Neoplasms, Immunopathology, Genetic Disorders, and Diseases of the circulatory, respirtatory, digestive, heamatopoietic, lymphoid, and endocrine systems. (Prerequiste: ANP-301)
PATHOLOGY 2 PA2-404
This class is a continuation of Pathology 1. Students will learn the signs, symptoms and management of various essential pathologies. In addition, students will review information about the mechanisms of disease and the pathological processes that occur within each system of the human body. (Prerequisite: PA1-404)
BIOCHEMISTRY / LABWORK / IMAGING BLI-404
This course provides a general study of the blood work and its biochemical analysis. Emphasis is placed on the most commonly used laboratory data and their interpretation.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY MTE-404
This course is desgined for students who have successfully completed Anatomy and Physiology. The emphais is on basic medical word structure, prefixes, suffixes, and combing forms, and pronunciation. Students learn standard medical vocabulary and medical abbreviations. Medical terms from specialized areas of medicine such as psychiatry and radiology are covered. The meaning of words is extracted by a method called divide, analyze, and define. (Prerequisite: ANP-301)
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE SCP-434
Clinic work occurs each semester in the Ayurvedic Medicine training program. The clinic portion is desgined to build up student skills, confidence, and comfort level one step at a time. In Supervised Clinic Practice, students develop their interviewing skills, develop their case taking skills, write SOAP’s, establish a good rapport with the patient, perform an elementary physical exam, write a treatment plan, and practice their Ayuurvedic Techniques and Knolwedge. Students are expected to begin their herbal training with herbal patients and in the herbal dispensary. Students will be encouraged to further develop their Panchakarma skills by giving 30 additional Panchakarma treatments. (Prerequisite: SCO-333)
FIFTH SEMESTER
HERBAL MEDICINE 2 HM2-425
This class continues the study of TAM herbal medicine. The format of the class is such that study of formulas is combined with the study of materia medical. Study of the material will proceed according to the standard categorization of medicinals and formulae found in most Ayurvedic and English-language textbooks. Categories for this module will include Herbs and Formulas That Release the Exterior, Herbs and Formulas That Clears Imbanced Doshas, and Herbs and Formulas That Balance Doshas. Approximately 40 formulas from these categories will be included, with their constituents, functions and indications, and standard modifications. The module will also include study of approximately 75 Ayurvedic Medicinals, inlcuidng their taste, quality, functions, indications, dosage and contraindications. Practical experience in identifying and handling the medicinals themselves as well as grouping them into formulas will prepare the students for their role in dispensing the herbs in the student clinic. (Prerequiste: HM1-424)
INTRO TO PHYSICAL EXAM IPE-405
Students will review basic physical examination which will include listening to the heart and lungs, palpation of the different organs, patient interview procedures, and patient record maintenance. In addition, students will review information about the mechanisms of disease and the pathological processes that occur within each area or system of the human body. This class will concentrate on the areas and systems of the Head and Neck Area, the Integumentary System, the Thoracic Area and the Pulmonary / Respiratory System, the Cardiovascular System (heart, vessels, blood, and lymph), the Abdominal Area, the Nervous System and Neurological evaluation. (Prerequisite: ANP-301 and MUS-301)
ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT OAS-405
This class is desgined to give studetns basic knolwedge required to perform on orthopedic assessment in a clinical practice. Instruction will be given on the use of goniometors, reflex hammers and sensory/muscle testing. Students are expected to utilize previous knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. (Prerequisite: ANP-301 and MUS-301)
SUPERVISED CLINIC PRACTICE SCP-435
Clinic work occurs each semester in Ayurvedic Medicine training program. The clinic portion is desgined to build up student skills, confidence, and comfort level one step at a time. In Supervised Clinic Practice, studetns develop their interviewing skills, develop their case taking skills, write SOAP’s, establish a good rapport with the patient, perform an elementary physical exam, write a treatment plan, and practice their Ayurvedic techniques and knowledge. Students are expected to begin their herbal training with herbal patients and in the herbal dispensary. Studetns will be encouraged to further develop their Panchakarma skills by giving 30 additional Panchakarma treatments. (Prerequisite: SCP-434)
SIXTH SEMESTER
ADVANCED AYURVEDA 1 AA1-416
Advanced Ayurveda 1 is a course desgined to take the student from the material presented in earlier classes Diagnostic Methods, Diagnositc Systems and Panchakarma into the treatment of specific diseases and syndrome presentations as they appear in the clinic. This course will begin with an introduction to general principles of treatment, basic principles for selection of Panchakarma and application of specific areas. In addition, the course will cover etiology, pathology, and the differentiation and treatment of individual disorders in internal medicine. Organization of the subject matter is based on specific Ayurvedic Medicine disease categories grouped according to the Dosha-Dhatu-Mala-Srotas, with which they are most commonly associated. Further differentiation of Ayurvedic Medicine patterns is presented for each disease category along with treatment principles for each pattern, recommended treatment points, and modalities. In most cases, relevant biomedical information will be presented in order to enable the student to determine a prognosis and identify cases which require referral to appropriate non-Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine (TAM) Practitioners. (Prerequisite: DSY-312 and VST-313)
ADVANCED AYURVEDA 2 AA2-416
Advanced Ayurveda 2 continues the course of study begun in Advanced Ayurveda 1, with the addition of clinically important miscellaneous disease categories such as musculoskeletal disorders, gynecology and obstrics, pediatrics, dermatology, and otorhinolaryngology. Emergency disorders will be addressed. This course will begin with a continuation of Madhava Nidan Pathology. In addition, the course will cover etiology, pathology, and the differentiation and treatment of individual disorders in internal medicine. Organization of the subject matter is based on specific Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine disease categories grouped according to the Dosha-Dhatu-Mala-Srotas, with which they are most commonly associated. Further differentiation of TAM patterns is presented for each disease category along with treatment principles for each pattern, recommended treatment points, and modalities. In most cases, relevant biomedical information will be presented in order to enable the student to determine a prognosis and identify cases which require refferal to appropriate non- Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine (TAM) practitioners. (Prerequisite: AA1-416)
HERBAL MEDICINE 3 HM3-426
This class continues the study of TAM herbal medicine, both formulas and materia medica. Categories for this module will include herbs and formulas that balance the doshas and dhatus and further tonify the organs and system and tonify and rejuvenate the entire body-mind-spirit. Approximately 40 formulas freom these categories will be included, with their constituents, functions and indications, and standard modifications. The module will also include study of approximately 75 Ayurveidic medicinal, including their taste, quality, functions, indications, dosage and contraindications. Practical experience in identifying and handling the medicinal themselves as well as grouping them into formulas will prepare the students for their role in dispening the herbs in the student clinic. (Prerequiste: HM1-424)
PRACTICE MANAGEMNT PMT-446
This class will cover the legal and ethical guidelines by which the pracitioner must operate basedon the State Satutues and Rules. Information will be presented on setting up your own practice and will include discussion on the types of business organizations as well as tax and insurance requirements. Marketing and communication skills will be discussed and practiced in class. Finally an in-depth survey of the various types of insurance billing will be presented. All the necessary forms and “tricks of the trade” will be discussed.
SUPERVISED CLINIC PRACTICE SCP-436
Clinic work occurs each semester in Ayurvedic Medicine training program. The clinic protion is desgined to bukd up student skills, confidence, and comfrot level one step at a time. In Supervised Clinic Practice, studetns develop their interviewing skills, develop their case taking skills, write SOAP’s, establish a good rapport with the patient, perform an elementary physical exam, write a treatment plan, and practice their Ayurvedic techniques and knowledge. Students are expected to begin their herbal training with herbal patients and in the herbal dispensary. Studetns will be encouraged to further develop their Panchakarma skills by giving 30 additional Panchakarma treatments. (Prerequisite: SCP-435)
SEVENTH SEMESTER
AYURVEDIC BOARD REVIEW ABR-517
This course reviews the information required to take and pass Ayurvedic Medical College’s Comprehensive Exam, as well as the National Board of exams of Ayurveda. It will cover the entire channel system, ayurvedic treatments, panchakarma therapies, diagnostic methods, diagnostic systems and differentiation of syndromes. (Prerequisite: AA2-416)
HERBAL MEDICINE 4 HM4-527
This class continues the study of TAM herbal medicine. The format of the class is such that sudy of formulas is combined with the study of materia medica. Study of the material will precede accoridng to the standard categorization of medicinal and formulae found in most Ayurvedic and English-language textbooks. Approximately 40 formulas will be included, with their constitutents, functions and indications, and standard modifications. The module will also include study of approximately 75 Ayurvedic medicinal from the same therapeutic category as the formulas studied, including their taste, quality, temperment, functions, indications, dosage and contraindications. Practical experience in identifying and handling the medicinal themselves as well as grouping them into formulas will prepare the students for their role in dispensing the herbs in the student clinic. (Prerequisite: HM1-424)
HERBAL MEDICINE 5 HM5-527
This class continues the study of TAM herbal medicine, both formulas and materia medica. Categories for this module will include herbs and formulas that balance doshas, dhatus, malas, and srotas and detoxify and tonify and rejuvenate the body. Approximately 40 formulae from these categroies will be included, with their constitutents, functions, and indications, and standard modifications. The module will also include study of approximately 75 Ayurvedic medicinal, their taste, quality, temperment, functions, indications, dosage and contraindications. Practical experience in identifying and handling the medicinal themselves as well as grouping them into formulas will prepare the students for their role in dispensing the herbs in the student clinic. (Prerequisite: HM1-424)
PHARMACOGNSY & DRUG INTERACTION PDI-527
This class is desgined to further instruct the student about the potential toxicities and contraindications for the use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines. Students will also learn about the different drugs imported in Ayurvedic herbal remedies. (Prerequisite: HMS-527)
CLINIC AND HERB PRACTICE CHP-537
In this Clinic and Herb Practice studetns work in the herbal dispensary interviewing and diagnosing patients as well as writing and dispensing appropriate formulas. Students will be required to take an independent role in diagnosing, developing a treatment plan, and administering treatment. By the end of the program, students should require only minimal supervision. (Prerequisite: SCP-436)
EIGHTH SEMESTER
PHARMACOLOGY PHA-608
The course provides a general study of the basics of pharmcology. Emphasis is placed upon principles and mechanisms of drug action. This course sets the foundation for comprehensive of pharmacological principles, actions and interactions. A theoretical understanding of the gneral classifications leads to and more extensive comprehension of the unique actions, interactions, contraindications and confounding variables that should be considered in current practical applications of the optimum health and safety of the patient.
INTERNAL MEDICINE 1 IM1-618
This course covers etiology, pathology, differentiation, and treatment of individual disorders of internal medicine. The treatment focuses on slecting Ayurvedic herbal formulas and modifications according to clinical manifestations. The course also reviews Ayurvedic Panchakarma Therapies and knowledge. (Prerequisite: HM3-426 and AA2-416)
INTERNAL MEDICINE 2 IM2-628
This course covers etiology, pathology, differentiation, and treatment of individual disorders of internal medicine. The treatment focuses on selecting Ayurvedic herbal formulas and modifications according to clinical manifestations. The course also reviews Ayurvedic Medicine and Panchakarma Therapies. (Prerequisite: IM1-618)
TRADITIONAL AYURVEIDIC MEDICINE (TAM) GYNECOLOGY GYN-618
This course is desgined to deepen the student’s understanding of treating gynecological conditions with TAM. The course will cover pathophysiology, diagnosis, therapeutic principles, and Ayurveda and herbal treatment plans for a range of diseases including: Menstrual Diseases, Fertility Disorders, Gestatitional and Postpartum Disorders and Miscellaneous Diseases.
BIOMEDICINE BOARD REVIEW BBR-608
This course reviews the information required to take and pass Ayurvedic Medical College’s Comprehensive Exam, as well as the National Board Exam for Biomedicine. This course provides a general review of the various topics covered in the biomedicine courses including: Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry / Blood work / Imaging, Introduction to Physical Exam, Orthopedic Assessment, Legal, Professional, and Safety Issues.
CLINIC AND HERB PRACTICE CHP-638
In the clinic and Herb Practice students work in the herbal dispensary interviewing and diagnosing patients as well as writing and dispensing appropriate formulas. Students will be required to take an independent role in diagnosing developing a treatment plan, and administering treatment. By the end of the program, students should require only minimal supervision. (Prerequisite: CHP – 537)
NINTH SEMISTER
HERBAL BOARD REVIEW HBR-629
The course reviews in information needed to successfully take and pass Ayurvedic Medical College’s Herbal Comprehensive Exam and the National Council of Ayurvedic Medicine Herbal Board Exam. This includes single herbs, formulas, and other additional information. This includes single herbs, formulas, and other additional information. Single Herbs will be reviewed first by functional category followed by the secondary energetic of these herbs. Formulas are studies according to functional categories and other types of differentiation. (Prerequisite: HM3-426)
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE BME-649
This is a graudate level class focusing on four major areas: Behavioral Medicine as an approach which utilizes the biopsychological model of health in order to explore, research, and use the relationship between the social scientific principles and medicine in the process of healing and managing chronic illnesses. Behavioral Medicine as a western therapeutic approach which supports Ayurvedic Medicine; Analysing of the current and past research related to mind-body healing (psychoneuroimmunology). Exploration of psychopathology from a Western perspective and its relationship to the Ayurvedic Medicine perspective. Additionally, students will discover via case studies and discussions their ability to integrative their existing healthcare skills with behavioral medicine approaches. The ethical and legal aspects of referring patients to another practitioner will be discussed. (Prerequiste: SCO-333)
TRADTIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICINE (TAM) DIETARY THERAPY TDT-629
This course teaches the concept of Ayurvedic Diet Therapy. Using Ayurvedic medical theory as a reference, the class will examine the energetic properties of food, the classification of various foods within the context of the Three Doshas and Five Elements, and specific application of dietary therapy to TAM disease classfication. There will also be an introduction to the concept of medicated diet, using herbal medicine combined with food. (Prerequiste: DSY-312)
CLASSICS OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE CAM-619
This course will introduce and disucss the Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hrudaya, Madhava Nidana, Bhava Prakasha, Sarangdhara Samhitas. An overview of the works will be given, and a number of the most clinically and historically important chapters will be examined more closely. (Prerequisite: AA2-416)
CLINIC AND HERB PRACTICE CHP-639
In the Clinic and Herb Practice studetns work in the herbal dispensary interviewing and diagnosing patients as well as writing and dispesing appropriate formulas. Students will be required to take an independent role in diagnosing, developing a treatment plan, and administering treatment. By the end of the program, students should require only minimal supervision. (Prerequisite: CHP-638)
MODULE SYSTEM & CLASS HOURS
At Ayurvedic Medical College we offer most of our courses in the progressive module format which allows our studetns to focus on only one subject at a time. This reduces the number of courses and examinations a student has to take simultanously.
Ayurvedic Medicine Regular Program: The Ayurvedic Medicine Regular Program consists of three 5-week academic modules per semester for nine semesters. Day classes are held from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Evening classes are held from 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Specific dates of attendance will vary each semester and will be assigned at registration. Students generally take three or four classes with one clinic shift each week.
Supervised Clinicals: The Ayurvedic Medicine Intern Clinic is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Ayurvedic Medicine Intensive Program: The program can be offered in three times a year in different seasons – Fall, Winter and Spring.
TO RECEIVE A MASTER OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE DEGREE, STUDENT MUST:
Satisfactorily demonstrate proficiency by passing each course with a grade of 70% or (C). Maintain a 2.0 GPA in the first 6 semester and a 3.0 GPA in the last 3 semesters. Complete four academic years (36 months) and 2815 classroom hours (156 credit hours) of continuous study. Successfully complete all clinical competency requirements. Give a minimum of 350 patient treatments to at least 75 different patients. Successfully complete all comprehensive written and practical examinations. Submit proof of attendance at a CPR and First Aid Class. Satisfy all financial obligations with the Ayurvedic College.
FEES FOR MASTER OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE PROGRAM
Application fee $50
Registration fee $100 deducted from tuition
Bounced check charge $35
Late payment fee $25 per month
Payment plan fee $100 per academic year
Make-up or retake final exam fee $100
Challenge exam $100
Retake comprehensive final $200
Add / Drop / Schedule change fee $10 per change
Re-entry fee $100
Library fee $25 per program length
Graduation fee $100
Locker rental $25 per school year
Duplicate diploma (one issued at graduation) $25
Additional transcripts $5
Transfer Evaluation Fee $100
Transfer Fees $100 (each course)
Student ID card replacement $5
Cost per credit hour $250 price subject to change
Books & Supplies (estimated) $1650 per program length
Clinic Fee $200 per school year
Student Malpractice Insurance (estimated) $225 per school year
REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES
The Ayurvedic Medical College is a non-discriminatory educational institution. Admissions are based upon equal educational opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, age, handicap, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status.
Ayurvedic Medicine applicants must have completed 60 semester credits of the baccalaureate level from an accredited institution. At least 30 of the 60 semester credits must be in general education courses. General education courses must include written and orgal communication, quantitative principles, natural and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities and fine arts. An introductory course in computer operations is required for studetns lacking that knowledge or students can sign Ayurvedic Medical College’s Verification of Computer Literacy form.
PROVISIONAL ADMISSIONS
If a student has met the 60 semester credits requirement but has not yet met the entire general education requirements he or she can request provisional admission. Once these requirements have been completed the studetn will be taken off provisional admission status. Students accepted with provisional admission status will need to sign an agreement stimulating that they must complete their gneral education credits within one year of their start date. While a student is on provisional admission he / she may not take any courses from the master’s component of the program.
ENGLISH COMPETENCY
The training programs at the Ayurvedic Medical College are given in English. This means that students enrolling in any of the programs must be proficient in the
English language. Students can demonstrate their English competency in ONE of the following ways:
1. Graduation from an accredited high school in the United States or having received a GED in English.
2. Completion of an English Composition or Literature course with a minimum grade of “C” at an accredited college in the United States.
3. A minimum score of 500 on the TOFEL.
4. If none of the above conditions have been met, Ayurvedic Medicine students must pass an in-house reading comprehension test, an essay exam, and an oral screening with Ayurvedic College’s ESL specialist. All exams must be taken at Ayurvedic Medical College.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Prospective students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Ayurvedic Medical College’s Admissions Director who will assist the applicant in making an informed decision. Applicants are required to submit the following:
1. A non-refundable application fee of $50.
2. A completed application form.
3. A digital photograph taken by the Admission Director.
4. A signed, dated and typewritten essay on “Why I want to be an Ayurvedic Physician” (500 words).
5. Ayurvedic Medicine applicatns must have official copies of their college transcripts sent directly to the College.
6. Two signed letters of recommendation on letterhead.
7. A personal interview with the Academic Dean.
Applications will be processed until the incoming class quota is met. Once the class quota is met students will be placed on a waiting list.
Prospective students who have already submitted an application to the Ayurvedic Medical College are permitted one complimentary treatment at the Community Intern Clinic. The Community Intern Clinic is supervised by Clinic Supervisors. Treatments are administered by Ayurvedic Medicine Interns.
TRANSFER CREDITS
Students who have previous education and wish to transfer credits crom another institution must have official transcripts sent directly to Ayurvedic Medical College. All credits must be taken within 7 years of matriculation into Ayurvedic Medical College. If a student has been involved in a profession that would keep him / her current in the coursework he / she is requesting transfer credit in, an extension to the above rule may be given by the Academic Dean. Students may be asked to take and pass Ayurvedic Medical College’s corresponding final exams and will be required to take all comprehensive exams including the first year comprehensive. A copy of the college’s catalog, a detailed syllabus, and / or course description are frequently required to adequately determine transfer credits.
The number of transfer credits and the appropriate fees will be determined at the time of request. Requests after initial enrollment should be made 1-2 months prior to the beginning of a semester.
Challenge Exams
Ayurvedic Medical College does not offer challenge exams for coursework not taken at Ayurvedic Medical College.
GENERAL TUITION INFORMATION
Tuition may be paid in full on or before the first day of class or in installments due on or before the first day of class for each month. Payment plan fee is $100 per year. If a payment is over 5 days late, a $25 late fee will be automatically charged each month until the balance is paid in full. Any outstanding balances not paid within 30 days may be turned over to a collection agency. The installment payment will depend on the amount of down payment, $800 being the minimum down payment permitted. Non-U.S. Residents may be required to give a larger down payment. There are no interest or carrying charges for monthly payments that are paid in full by the completion date on the enrollment agreement. All fees that are not paid within the terms of the contract will incur a 15% per year late fee.
REFUND POLICY
If a student wishes to withdraw and receive a refund he / she is requested, but not required to notify the College in writing. Written request should be delivered in person or by certified mail. If a student officially withdraws, the effective date of withdrawal will be the date that the college receives written notification. It the student unofficially withdraws, the effective date of withdrawal will be the last date of an academically related activity.
Any monies due the student shall be refunded within 30 days from the effective date of withdrawal.
The refund policy applies only to tuition and does not apply to the purchasing of books or fees associated with supplies, the clinic, or malpractice insurance.
All monies will be refuned if: the applicant is not accepted for admission to the College, the applicant is an international student and is rejected by INS, a program is cancelled by the College subsequent to a student’s enrollment, or the student cancels the agreement within three (3) business days of signing the enrollment agreement and making an initial payment.
Cancellation or termination during the one-week drop period at the beginning of each semester, will result in a refund of all monies paid for that semester with the exception of a $100 administrative fee.
Cancellation or termination after the one-week drop period at the beginning of each semester, will result in no refund of the stated tuition for that semester.
FINANCIAL AID
Ayurvedic Medical College does not offer any financial aid presently.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
ATTENDENCE
If a student has less than 80 % attendance in any course, he / she will lose one grade point on his / her final grade for that course. This may result in the student failing the course. Students are expected to be prompot, attend all classes, and remain in class until dismissal. Students who arrive late or leave early will be marked tardy. Arriving more than 15 minutes late or leaving more than 15 minutes early to any class constitutes a tardy. Being marked tardy three times will count as one absence.
Attendance Make-ups
When unforeseen circumstances causes a student to miss a class, it is that student’s responsibility take make up the work and get the notes and handouts. In order to reamin within the required attendance for each course, students can attend extra classes (day or / or night) while still in the course to make-up an unavoidable absence. Students with unsatisfactory attendance will be given an “Attendance Warning.”
CONDUCT
The Ayurvedic Medical College is seeking only mature studetns who conduct themselves at all times in an adult and professional manner. Having even one uncooperative student can be quite disruptive to the entire class and can disturb the postive learning atmosphere. For this reason, students are required to show respect at all times towards faculty, staff, and fellow students. The same courtesy will be returned.
Misconduct shall include but not be limited to: disrespectful, obscene, or violent behavior, coming to class under the influence of drugs or alcoholic substances, sexual misconduct, cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furning false information. The Ayurvedic Medical College has adopted a strict anti-harzing policy. Failure to comply with any of the conduct policies may result in the student being placed on probation or being subject to automatic dismissal.
AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE’S DRUG-FREE CAMPUS POLICY & HARASSMENT POLICY
Federal legislation mandates every individual’s right to work and learn in the drug-free environment. Ayurvedic Medical College firmly supports this right in policy and practice. Further information regarding Ayurvedic Medical College’s Drug-Free Campus Policy is available in the Student Handbook.
Ayurvedic Medical College will not tolerate any form of discrimination or hearassment based on race, color, creed, age, handicap, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. Sometimes people are slow to realize that teasing and joking about a person’s age, race, or national origin etc. can be cruel and humiliating. Harassment is also gossip, intimidation, and efforts to malign another person. See Student Handbook for further information.
EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING
Grading Scale
A: 90-100% 4.0 P: Pass (70% or above)
B: 80-89% 3.0 F: Fail (below 70% for Pass / Fail Courses)
C: 70-79% 2.0 I: Incomplete
D: 60-69% 1.0 W: Withdrawal
F: below 60 0.0 RPT: Repeated course – no GPA calculated
Students must pass each course with a minimum of 70% or grade of “C”. Students who fail more than three courses may be dismissed from the program. Satisfactory progress is checked annually for Ayurvedic Medicine students. (See “Probation” for additional information).
A student has 30 days from the end of a course to protest a grade. After that time, a grade cannot be changed. All protests must be made in writing and submitted to the Academic Dean.
Examinations
The most courses, quizzes are given weekly to assist the student in the learning process. The quizzes are designed to let students know how well they comprehend the new material. Students must pass the final exam in each course in order to pass the course. Final exams are given on the last day of each course. Final exams cannot be copied and must be returned to the Faculty member. Copying a test or failing to return it to the Faculty member will result in the student being placed on Academic Probation or dismissed from the program. A student’s grade for each course is based on the final exam, quizzes, class participation, attendance, and any research paopers or special projects required. See individual course syllabus.
Retakes / Make-ups or Final Exams
If a student fails or misses the final exam, he / she will fail the course. The student has two weeks to retake / make-up the final or he / she will heave to repeat the course for the appropriate fee. See ‘Course Repetition.”. The fee for Retaking / making-up a final exam is $100. A letter grade of “C” is the highest grade obtainable by a student who retakes a final exam. Students who fail more than three courses may be dismissed from the program.
Comprehensive Exams
Ayurvedic Medicine students must pass their First Year Comprehensive exams both written and practical before moving into their detailed Panchakarma therapy or clinic. Five capstone comprehensive exams, written and practical as appropriate, must be passed to demonstrate competence for Ayurvedic Medicine students completing the program, which includes Ayurvedic Panchakarma, Ayurvedic Psychology, Herbal Medicine, and Biomedicine. Passing each of these comprehensive exams is mandatory for graduation and for releasing transcripts to National Council of Ayurvedic Medicine (NCAM). If a student fials a comprehensive exam, he /she will be permitted to retake the failed exam within two months for a fee of $200. Failure to retake and pass a comprehensive exam within the two month time frame may result in dismissal.
Posting of Grades
All the end of each module, course grades will be posted on the bulletin board in the student lounge. The grades will be posted by the last four digest of the student’s social security number. It is the student’s responsibility to check his / her grade for each course. Students will also be able to view their grades and attendance, and report cards by logging on to the student portal on Ayurvedic Medical College’s website.
WARNINGS
Attendance Warnings
When a student has exceeded his / her 80 % attendance for a course that is still in session, he / she will be sent an “Attendance Warning.” The “Attendance Warning” will remind the student that he / she has until the end of the course to make up the missed class/es. If a student has less than 80% attendance in any course, he / she will lose one grade point on his / her final grade for that course.
This may result in the student failing the course. Failing a course may result in Academic Probation and loss of financial aid.
Academic Warnings
A student who fails a course for failing an final exam will be sent an Academic Warning reminding him / her that he / she has two weeks to resolve the failing grade by retaking the final exam. Failure to do so will result in the student needing to retake the course. This may result in proabtion and loss of financial aid.
PROBATION
Students will be palced on Academic Probation for unsatisfactory academic progress. In the Ayurvedic Medicine program this means not maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0 by the end of each semester in the first 6 semesters and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in each semester thereafter.
Students who are placed on Academic Probation will have to meet with the Academic Dean who will explain the reason for the Academic Probation. Being placed on Academic Probation may result in loss of financial aid. Failure to correct the problem within the allotted time period will result in dismissal.
If a student does not meet the standards for satisfactory academic progress in grades or credits attempted, the student will be placed on Academic Probation for one semester. A student placed on Academic Probation regains eligibility for Financial Aid if the student can regain satisfactory academic progress and will be able to graduate within the 150% maximum time frame. At the end of the probation term (one semester) the student must be meeting satisfactory academic progress standards as defined above or financial aid will be terminated.
Students can also be placed on Academic Probation by the Clinic Director for Clinical Warning issues that have not been resolved. Students will be placed on probation for misconduct. The exact nature of the misconduct will determine whether the probation is an Academic Probation on General Probation. Students will be placed on General Probation for failure to pay tuition.
A student who is placed on any type of probation will remain on probation for a minimum of one semester. If after one semester the student has fulfilled his / her Academic or General probation requirements, he / she will be fully reinstated.
