“All matter has the potential to be medicinal or poisonous depending on how it is used.”
Caraka Samhita
Overview:
The Āyurveda Doctor (AD) Course at Boston Āyurveda Inc. is the next level in education and clinical practice after completion of the Āyurveda Practitioner level training. This course is aimed at enhancing knowledge and clinical skill of the eight branches of Āyurveda including internal and general medicine, ENT, gynecology, pediatrics, psychology, etc.
Our seasoned and expert faculty aim to showcase authentic Āyurveda which can be incorporated into any geographic location. Learning about different conditions from their root cause, to tracking pathological changes and formulating a logical therapy plan based on classical Āyurvedic principles and adapted for a Western population.
Convenience and accommodation for those with a full-time job with the online format.
Translation from classical Āyurveda to practical clinical use without compromising on authenticity or efficacy. Learning how to effectively use food, plants, and formulations as medicine. When it is appropriate and when to refer based on limitations of the scope of practice.
Pre-requisites:
Completion of Āyurveda Health Counselor (AHC) and Completion of Āyurveda Practitioner Course, AAPT, Āyurveda Wellness Practitioner or equivalent course.
Note: The Programs DO NOT have to be NAMA approved.
Completion of Anatomy and Physiology training (As a requirement of AHC completion).
Format:
Duration: 2+ years (24 months + 1 month internship in India = 25 months)
Online format with 2 in-person retreats during the course.
Each Module consists of:
Monthly weekend module = 16 hrs.
(Every Third Weekend of the month)
Weekly Tuesday Webinar (7-9 PM EST) = 8 hrs.
Pre-recorded Lecture (Asynchronous learning) = 16 hrs.
Homework, reading assignments = 20 hrs.
(Asynchronous learning)
Dates:
Starting: September 16th, 2023
End date: September 15th, 2025
Internship in India: October 2025