Siddha is one of the important Alternative System of Medicine in India. The meaning of Siddha is an achievement and this ancient system of medicine is purely therapeutic in nature. Siddha is the system where the use of metals and minerals are very in use for treatment purposes. Siddha Medicine means eternal bliss and eternal perfection.
List of Siddha Colleges and Institutions
There are many colleges that offer Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), a five and half year course.
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This period also includes six months or one-year internship. To have an entry in BSMS, the minimum eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects. After doing this course, one can apply for a job either in a government or private organization. After BSMS, one may also join MD in Siddha Medicine.
Government Siddha Medical College
Arumpakkam, Chennai-600106, Tamil Nadu,
Ph: 44-6281563, 6214844
Course Offers: BSMS and MD
Government Siddha Medical College
Palaymkottai, Tirunelveli-627002, Tamil Nadu,
Ph: 462-2572736, 2572737, 2577678
Course Offers: BSMS and MD
National Institute of Siddha
Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai-600047
Ph: +91(0)44-22411611, Fax: +91(0)44-22381314
Website: www.nischennai.org
Course Offers: MD in Siddha in the branches like Maruthuvam, Gunapadam, Sirappu Maruthuvam, Kuzhandai Maruthuvam, Noi Nadal and Nanju Noolum Maruthuva Needhi Noolum
The Tamil Nadu, Dr. MGR Medical University
69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai-600032
Website: www.tnmgrmu.ac.in
Course Offers: MD in Siddha Medicine
Government Siddha Medical College
Palani-624601, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu,
Course Offers: BSMS
Sri Sai Ram Siddha Medical College
Sai Leo Nagar, Poonthandalam, West Tambaram, Chennai-600044
Course Offers: BSMS
RVS Siddha Medical College & Hospital
Kumaran Kottam, Kannampalayam, Coimbatore-641402, Tamil Nadu
Course Offers: BSMS
ATSVS Siddha Medical College
Munchirai, Post: Pudukkadai, Kanyakumari-629171, Tamil Nadu
Course Offers: BSMS
Velu Mailu Medical College
No-48, Grand West Trunk Road, Sriperumbudur-602105
Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
Course Offers: BSMS
Sivaraj Siddha Medical College
Siddhar Kovil Thumbathulipatty,
Salem-636307, Tamil Nadu
Course Offers: BSMS
Santhigiri Siddha Medical College
PO: Santhigiri, Thruvanthapuram-695584
Kerala
Course Offers: BSMS
A career in Siddha after BSMS
After successful completion of a Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), one can pursue higher studies in the following streams for better job options and opportunities. \
- MD in Maruthuvam, Gunapadam, Sirappu Maruthuvam, Kuzhandai Maruthuvam, Noi Nadal and Nanju Noolum Maruthuva Needhi
- M.Sc. in Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Epidemiology and Psychology
- PG Diploma in Medico-Legal Studies, Hospital Management, Hospital Administration
- MBA in Hospital Management, Healthcare Management, and Hospital Administration
Job Opportunities in Siddha Medicine
Siddha Medicine is being used not only in India, yet has great followers all over the world. In the government sector, one can choose one’s career as a researcher or teacher. As a researcher, one may apply in the Department of AYUSH, Delhi; National Institute of Siddha, Chennai; Central Council for Research in Siddha, Chennai or in other government Siddha colleges that are mainly concentrated in South India. Job Opportunities are also available in private organizations such as clinics, nursing homes, Health Department, Siddha colleges, Drug laboratories, etc. Job opportunities as BSMS doctors, MD doctors, Medical Officers, Assistant Medical Officer both in the public as well as private sectors are also available.
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