BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery)
Approved by Central Council of Homoeopathy. Govt.of India
111 BHMS Syllabus
Surgery  

1. What are surgical cases? Orientation towards case Taking and Examination of Surgical patients. (Details to be done as part of Practical Training).
2.Applied anatomy and physiology -its importance demonstration with good examples.
3. Basics of general surgical procedures.
4.Inflammation, Infections (Specific and Non - specific} Suppuration, Bacteriology, Immunity.
5.Injuries of various kinds -wound healing and management including Ulcers, Sinuses, Gangrene, etc.
6. Hemorrhage, Shock, their management.
7. Resuscitation and support in emergencies.
8. Accidents and Warfare injuries management.
9. Burns Management.
10. Fractures and Dislocation: general principles.
11. Diseases of the bones: general principles including growing skeleton.
12. Diseases of the joints: general principles including Rheumatology.
13. Diseases of the muscles, tendons, Fascia, etc.: General principle.
14. Diseases of the Arteries: general principles.
15. Diseases of the veins: general principles.
16. Diseases of the Lymphatic system: general principles.
17. Diseases of the nerves: general principles.
18. Immunology: general Organ rejection, Transplants, etc.
19. Oncology: Tumors, Cysts, etc. general principles of management.
20. Congenital disorders: orientation and correction procedures.
21. Lectures cum Demonstration on bandages, surgical appliances, etc.
22. Lecture Demonstrations on x-rays.
23. Surgical Diseases of the Infancy and Childhood.

The above has to be followed up with relevant systemic Surgery Topics so as to cover:
1. All common clinical conditions of various parts.
2. Their evolution, examination methods and diagnosis.
3. Their investigations and prognosis.
4. Their management especially principles.
5. Relevant minor surgical procedures.
6. Preventive aspects.

ORTHOPAEDICS: Study as above about Injuries, inflammation, ulcer, sinus, tumors, cysts, etc. (related to common condition of all bones and joints including spine) with relevant management, correlating with Physiotherapy etc.

OPHTHALMOLOGY: Knowledge of common diseases, accidents, Injuries, etc. of various parts of Eyes.
Clinical Examination of Eyes (various parts) using various instruments including Ophthamoscopy.
Common Eye operations and relevant care of the patients.

OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT): Study as above of Ears, Nose, Throat, Tracheobronchial Tree, Oesophagus.

Management of common SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND EMERGENCY - PROCEDURES: To be taught in Theory as practice.
1. Wounds, Abscesses, etc. Incision and Drainage.
2. Venesections.
3. Dressings and plasters.
4. Suturing of various types.
5. Preoperative and post-operative care.
6. Management of post operative complications.
7. Management of shock.
8. Management of Acute Haemorrhage
9. Management of acute injury cases.
10. Management of a Head Injury case.

The above is utmost necessary for any physician.
The above basically consists of Mechanical skilled procedure, supplementation, etc., measures which in no way interferes with scope and application of Law of Similars.

EXAMINATION
It will be conducted in III (THIRD) BHMS at end of 2 years of Course of study in Theory and Practical Training of Surgery.

Eligibility for examination will include submission of 10 complete case histories, 5 (five) each from the study in II and III BHMS.

Paper -I: Inflammation; infection; Haemorrhage shock; burns; ulcers and gangrene; tumors; cysts; injuries and diseases of nerves, muscles, tendon burase; lymphatic system, vascular system, spleen; general diseases, Ophthalmology.

Paper -II: Head, Neck, Thyroid, Breast, Congenital anomalies, Abdominal Surgeries, Gastrointestinal system, Bones Joints, Spine, Thoracic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Dental Surgery.

Paper – III : Exclusive on Homoeopathic Therapeutics.

PRACTICAL AND CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS
The examination will include one case to be prepared and presented by the examinees. The assessing examiners shall stress on: 1) Comprehensive Case taking; 2) Bedside Training: 3) Adequate grasp over the process of Diagnosis: 4) Adequate grasp over principles of management.

Addition of New Topics in the sub of Surgery (in IInd term) of IIIrd Year BHMS Degree Courses (New):-
1. Urinary Bladder
2. Kidneys & Ureters