DEPARTMENT OF KAUMARA BHRITYA



ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Kaumarbhritya is dedicated to the holistic healthcare of infants, children, and adolescents. As one of the eight clinical branches of Ayurveda, it focuses on child growth, nutrition, immunity, developmental milestones, preventive healthcare, and the diagnosis and management of paediatric disorders.
The department combines classical Ayurvedic principles with modern paediatric practices, providing students with comprehensive academic learning and hands-on clinical exposure through OPD, IPD, and community health programmes.



VISION

To be a centre of excellence in Ayurvedic Paediatrics through quality education, compassionate child healthcare, research, and community service.



MISSION

  To provide comprehensive education in Kaumarbhritya through classical and modern teaching methods.
  To develop competent Ayurvedic physicians skilled in paediatric healthcare.
  To promote preventive child healthcare, nutrition, and immunity enhancement.
  To encourage research and evidence-based Ayurvedic paediatric practice.
  To provide ethical, compassionate, and family-centred child healthcare.



AIMS

  To develop clinical competency in Ayurvedic paediatrics.
 To provide practical training in neonatal, infant, and child healthcare.
 To promote preventive healthcare through nutrition, Swarna Prashana, and lifestyle guidance.
 To prepare students for independent clinical practice and postgraduate education.



OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

  Understand the principles of Ayurvedic child healthcare.
 Learn diagnosis and management of common paediatric disorders.
 Assess normal growth and developmental milestones.
 Develop clinical skills in neonatal and paediatric examination.
 Promote child nutrition, immunity, and preventive healthcare.
 Encourage research and evidence-based paediatric practice.



COURSES OFFERED

  Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
 Subject: Kaumarbhritya (NCISM Curriculum)



CORE AREAS OF STUDY

  Neonatal Care
 Infant and Child Healthcare
 Growth and Development
 Child Nutrition
 Swarna Prashana
 Bala Roga (Paediatric Disorders)
 Kaumarbhritya Preventive Healthcare
 Immunity Enhancement
 Behavioural and Developmental Disorders
 Integrative Paediatric Care



TEACHING METHODOLOGY

 Interactive classroom lectures
 Clinical case discussions
 Bedside teaching
 Live OPD and IPD exposure
 Student seminars
 Audio-visual learning
 Clinical demonstrations
 Internal assessments and viva



CLINICAL FACILITIES

 Dedicated Kaumarbhritya OPD
 Paediatric inpatient clinical services
 Child growth and developmental assessment facilities
 Swarna Prashana programme
 Nutrition and dietary counselling
 Child-friendly consultation rooms
 Departmental library
 Audio-visual teaching facilities
 Diagnostic support services
 NCISM-compliant infrastructure



ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

 Clinical postings
 Case presentations
 Student seminars
 Journal clubs
 CME programmes
 Child health awareness programmes
 Swarna Prashana camps
 Internal assessments and practical examinations



STUDENT OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
 Diagnose and manage common paediatric disorders using Ayurvedic principles.
 Assess child growth and developmental milestones.
 Provide preventive healthcare through nutrition, Swarna Prashana, and lifestyle counselling.
 Develop confidence in paediatric examination and patient counselling.
 Integrate classical Ayurvedic concepts with modern paediatric care.
 Pursue higher education and independent clinical practice.



FUTURE SCOPE

Graduates develop strong career opportunities in:
 Ayurvedic Paediatric Practice
 Child Wellness Clinics
 Preventive Child Healthcare Programmes
 Higher Studies (MD Kaumarbhritya)
 Teaching and Academics
 Clinical Research
 Integrative Child Healthcare
 Public Health and School Health Programmes



DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  Dedicated Paediatric OPD with clinical exposure
 Regular Swarna Prashana programme
 Child growth and developmental assessment
 Preventive and promotive child healthcare
 Experienced faculty with patient-centred teaching
 Research-oriented academic environment
 Community outreach through child health awareness programmes
 NCISM-compliant teaching and clinical infrastructure