Aruwai Maruthuvam
Aruvai Maruthuvam combines ancient Siddha surgical principles with contemporary surgical concepts to develop competencies in identifying, diagnosing, and managing simple surgical conditions and referring complicated cases appropriately.
About The Course - New Curriculum - 2023
The course covers the contributions of Agasthiyar, Dhanvanthiri, Susruthar, and Theraiyar, principles of Kaaram, Agni and Aruvai, wound management, haemorrhoids, fistula, chronic ulcers, varicose veins, leech therapy, cauterization, tumours, hernia, renal calculi, and fractures.
Modern surgical topics including acute abdomen, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, peritonitis, colorectal diseases, breast lumps, thyroid swellings, urinary calculi, fractures, wound suturing, catheterization, and shock management are also incorporated.
Clinical training focuses on history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, performance of minor surgical procedures, maintenance of logbooks, and appropriate referral to surgical units. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, clinical postings, case presentations, problem-based learning, assignments, and demonstrations.
Program Courses: 08 credits
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
| Term X - Term XV | Credits |
|---|---|
Aruwai Maruthuvam - Theory | 2 |
Aruwai Maruthuvam - Clinical | 6 |
About The Course - Existing Curriculum - 2008
Program Courses: 210 Hours
Third Year
Fourth Year
Final Year
| Final BSMS | Hours |
|---|---|
Aruvai Maruthuvam - Theory | 75 |
Aruvai Maruthuvam - Tutorial | 15 |
Aruvai Maruthuvam - Clinical | 120 |