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Launching of Online PG Diploma Programme in Acupuncture

...Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) launched a new academic programme in the field of Acupuncture in collaboration with the Institute of Acupuncture & Natural Medicines (IANM) New Delhi, announced Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, VC, IGNOU. The PG Diploma in Acupuncture will commence from November, 2008, he added.
The course is intended to strengthen the Acupuncture in general. It shall help graduates of different system of medicine to learn a new modality of therapy and utilize it for patient benefit in treating acute and chronic diseases. The programme can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 3 years and is available to the Medical graduates (Allopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy)
For the first time a medical programme will be offered online with contact sessions for practical training. Internal assessment will be done through online tests / examination and term-end examination. Acupuncture is a traditional method of therapy which is very well recognized world over and well accepted by the people as it does not have any side effects. This method has been found to be useful in all types of diseases specially the chronic diseases. Moreover the cost of the treatment is less as compared to the other systems of medicine. Because of its broad based content the course will be of relevance to those aspiring to make a career in Acupuncture
The entire theoretical component will be online and for practical training, the doctor can opt for any of 8 centres in India nearer to him/her. These centres are located at New Delhi, Calcutta ( W. Bengal), Indore( M.P.), Chennai( Tamil Nadu), Hubli ( Karnataka), Kota ( Rajasthan), Rourkela (Orissa), Thiruvanathapuram ( Kerala).For any queries please visit www.ignou.ac.in or email at sbarora@ignou.ac
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