Can I Do MS After BAMS - #6780
I’ve recently completed my BAMS degree and have been exploring further study options, but I’m confused about whether I can do MS after BAMS. I know BAMS focuses on Ayurveda, and MS is more related to modern medicine. Is it possible to transition between the two fields? I’m particularly interested in pursuing MS in surgery or orthopedics. Can I do MS after BAMS in these specializations, or are there restrictions? Would I need additional qualifications or entrance exams, like NEET-PG, to be eligible for MS after BAMS? If anyone here has done MS after BAMS, how was your experience? Did you face challenges in adjusting to the modern medical curriculum? Also, is it better to stay within the Ayurvedic field for post-graduation, or does doing MS after BAMS open up more career opportunities?
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After completing a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree, it is technically possible to pursue an MS (Master of Surgery) in certain modern medical fields, but it is not straightforward. The path typically involves additional qualifications and meeting the requirements for modern medical postgraduate courses. For example, you would likely need to take the NEET-PG (National Eligibility Entrance Test for Postgraduate) exam, which is a standard requirement for pursuing MS in surgery or orthopedics in modern medicine. However, gaining admission to an MS program after BAMS may be challenging, as the curriculum and scope of practice in Ayurveda are quite different from that of allopathic medicine.
Most Ayurvedic graduates choose to pursue post-graduate degrees within Ayurveda, such as MD (Ayurveda) or MS (Ayurvedic Surgery), which offer specialization in various Ayurvedic fields, including orthopedics (known as “Ayangyog” in Ayurveda). If you’re passionate about integrating Ayurveda with modern surgery, you might also consider options like pursuing an MD in Ayurveda first, and then exploring integrative medicine or collaborative research fields.
While pursuing an MS in modern medicine is possible, it requires dedication to understanding the allopathic system, and you may face challenges in adjusting to the modern medical curriculum. Choosing between further study in Ayurveda or transitioning to modern medicine depends on your career goals—staying within Ayurveda offers opportunities to specialize in unique fields of traditional medicine, while MS in modern medicine can open up broader career paths in surgery or hospital practice.
After completing a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree, it is technically possible to pursue an MS (Master of Surgery) in certain modern medical fields, but it is not straightforward but you can do MS in surgery or gynaecology in Ayurveda. The path for modern MS typically involves additional qualifications and meeting the requirements for modern medical postgraduate courses. For example, you would likely need to take the NEET-PG (National Eligibility Entrance Test for Postgraduate) exam, which is a standard requirement for pursuing MS in surgery or orthopedics in modern medicine
Jumping into an MS after completing a BAMS, it’s a bit complicated, to be honest. They’re kinda distinct routes — BAMS focuses deeply on Ayurveda, while MS usually gears you up for modern medicine practices, definitely including surgery and orthopedics. In India, the path from BAMS to an MS in fields like orthopedics isn’t direct, primarily cuz MS usually requires an MBBS degree as a stepping stone. So, you’d typically need to go through an MBBS program first, and face all that comes with it, you know?
However, don’t feel disheartened. There’s a realm of opportunities within the Ayurvedic space itself. If you’re bent on exploring surgery in Ayurveda, consider pursuing M.S. (Ayurveda), which is different, yet offers surgical training and understanding. You’d still be working under ayurvedic principles, integrating ancient techniques with some modern insights.
If you’re keen specifically on modern methods, yeah, you might need to dive into NEET-PG or equivalent exams, which are tricky by themselves but doable with dedication. This definitely bridges you to an MBBS, and then onto MS, possibly opening more expanded horizons in the modern medical sector.
But moving from BAMS to MS, especially within modern medical zones, is something where patience becomes your best friend. There’s a tangible upside if you see broadened career prospects as a motivator. Yet transitioning from one field to another may pose some study-related challenges due to the curriculum gap, right? But then again, nothing beats a passion-led journey. It’s all about where you envision yourself in the vast world of healing and wellness.

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