MD in Ayurveda Prasutitantra and Streeroga and Board Certification

The Postgraduate training programme of the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine of the University of Colombo will lead to the degree of MD (Ayu) Prasutitantra Streeroga (Ayurveda Obstetrics and Gynaecology) awarded by the University of Colombo. The successful completion of post: MD Ayu Prasutitantra Streeroga (Ayurveda Obstetrics and Gynaecology) training programme will entitle the trainee to be eligible for Board Certification by the Senate/Board of Management on the recommendation of BOS as a Specialist in Prasutitantra Streeroga.
The objective of the training programme shall be to ensure that the trainee gains adequate knowledge, clinical acumen, procedural skills, communicative skills and attitudes which will enable him to; manage pregnancy and its complications, manage disorders affecting the female genital tract and problems in relation to human reproduction. The trainee should also acquire the professional skills to be an effective leader and a manager in the provision of sexual and reproductive health information and care, and organization of services. The trainee will also need to be able to design and conduct audits and research projects, critically appraise research publications and be committed to the practice of evidence based medicine and continuing professional development. The trainee will also be exposed to important areas in professionalism and moral and ethical conduct.