Exam eligibility
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Syllabus – subtopics
- IAdhyaya parichaya
- IISiddhanta vivarana
- 1Definition of apasmara
- 2Apasmaraabhimukakarana (predisposing factors of unmada)
- 3Vishesha lakshana of apasmara
- 4Cikitsasutra
- 5Nidanarthakara roga
- 6Vyadhisankara
- 7Suddha-asuddha cikitsa
- 8Sadhyasadhyata – nirvacana
- 9Tiryaggatadosha - cikitsasutra
- IIIAdhyaya sangraha
Learning objectives
At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)
- Justify the position of the chapter in the Samhita and its importance
- Explain basic meaning and importance of key terms such as nidanarthakara roga, vyadhisankara, tiryaggata dosha
- Define apasmara Ch Ni 8/5
- Explain apasmaraabhimukhakarana (predisposing factors of apasmara) Ch Ni 8/4
- utline visesha-lakshana of apasmara Ch Vi 8/8
- Explain cikitsasutra of apasmara Ch Ni 8/10
- Explain nidanarthakara roga Ch Ni 8/16-19
- Explain vyadhisankara Ch Ni 8/21-22
- Differentiate sudha and asuddha chikitsa Ch Ni 8/23
- Define and relate different types of sadhyasadhyata Ch Ni 8/33-35
- Describe tiryaggatadosha - cikitsasutra Ch Ni 8/36-39
- Document experiences of physicians on nidanarthakara roga (Activity no.9) PSY- SET DK KH DIS,T PW C-INT F II
- Summarise the information gathered from Nidanasthana through Quiz (activity no.10)
- Recite sutras Ch Ni 8/3, 5, 16-22, 33-35,36-39
- Summarise the chapter based on sutra 42-44
Notes
Detailed notes for Cha.Ni.08-Apasmara nidana adhyaya are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.