Achievements, School of Ayurveda

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Dr. Vasudevan Nampoothiri, Principal Amrita School of Ayurveda has been selected to the Executive Committee, Centre Council for Indian Medicine. He secured 31 votes out of 34 votes.He adorned various high rank position such as Member, Syllabus Committee chairperson in CCIM previously.
Dr. Ananth Ram Sharma, Associate Professor, Post Graduate Department of Panchakarma, Amrita School of Ayurveda addressed the PG scholars and House surgeons and share the “Clinical experiences” at Government Ayurveda College Thripunitura, on July 23^rd 2015. The program was organised by Post Graduate Students Association Thripunitura as a part of their regular academic activities.
Dr. Priyalatha B., Department of Dravyaguna, Amrita School of Ayurveda delivered a talk on “Karkidakattile Arogya Pariksha in Club FM Radio 94.3 at Trivandrum on July 17, 2015.

Dr. M. R. Vasudevan Nampoothiri, Principal, Amrita School of Ayurveda was awarded with Shri Dhanwanthari Ayurveda Puraskaram 2015 by Padmasree Jayaram, Cine Artist for his valuable service as a physician in the field of Ayurveda at Shri Dhanwanthari Ayurveda Shastra Sadas at Thottuva Dhanwanthari Temple, Ernakulum on May 17, 2015. It made a remarkable impact for the budding physicians of Amrita school of Ayurveda.
Bhrahmachari Dr. Shankara Chaithanya, Medical Director, Amrita School of Ayurveda was invited as a special guest for the Shastra Sadas. The uniqueness of this program was a seminar based on the topic “Twak roga” in Ayurveda by Dr. M. R. Vasudevan Namboothiri and Dr.P. M. Madhu. Students of Amrita school of Ayurveda, made the day even more auspicious by chanting Astanga Hrudaya Sootrasthana.
Prof. Dr. M. R. Vasudevan Nampoothiri, Principal, Amrita School of Ayurveda was given Award of Excellence for his achievements in the academic year 2014-15 by the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, on the occasion of campus day celebration 2^nd May, 2015.
Certificate of Appreciation is given to the teaching faculty of Amrita school of Ayurveda for their contribution in the academic year 2014-15 by the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, on the occasion of campus day celebration 2^nd May, 2015. Prof. Rabinarayan Tripathy, Dr. James Chacko, Dr. Anantharama Sharma, Dr. Pratibha Sharma, Dr. Prasanth D., Dr. Sivabalaji and Dr. Akhilesh Shukla received the certificate.
Dr. Nalinakshan, Professor and Head, Department of Prasuthi Tantra and Stree Roga, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has been appointed ad new Pro Vice Chancellor of Kerala Health University by P. Sathasivam, Governor of Kerala the very next day after his predecessor stepped down. He was the former principal of Government Ayurveda College, Thripunithura and a member of board of Studies and Academic Council of KUHS. Also the recipient of an award for the best Ayurvedic Medical College Teacher.
Dr. Ananth Ram Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Amrita School of Ayurveda delivered introductory speech in Virechana Sameeksha, one day workshop on Virechana Vidhi Adhyaya of Vagbhata conducted by Raghavan Tirumulpad Foundation at Kottayam on May 2, 2015.
Dr. Leena P. Nair, Assistant Professor, Department of Ayurveda Samhita & Siddhanta delivered a speech on ‘Importance of Moral values’ during the inaugural session of ‘Tatvamasi’ Balasamajam at Karimuttom, Kayamkulam on 11^th April, 2015.
Bhrahmachari Dr. Shankara Chaithanya, Medical Director, Amrita School of Ayurveda and Dr. M. R. Vasudevan Nampoothiri, Principal, Amrita School of Ayurveda were invited as panellist for the “NITHYA AYU” National Ayurvedic Conference at Shri Nithyananada Yogashram, Uppala on March 22, 2015. Mr. Sripada Nayak, Honorable Central AYUSH Minister inaugurated the event. A special Chaturveda Samhita Yaga and Bruhat Gayatri Ghrutha Samprapthi Yaga were also planned from March 22-29, 2015, under the guidance and presence of Shree Yogananda Saraswati Swamiji. More than 20 UG, PG students including staff of Amrita School of Ayurveda Amrita witnessed the occasion.
Dr. M. R. Vasudevan Nampoothiri, Principal, Amrita School of Ayurveda has been selected to SAB (Scientific Advisory Board) of central council for research in Ayurveda sciences, New Delhi for a period of 3 years.
Prof. Rabinarayan Tripathi, HOD, Department of Shalya Tantra, Amrita School of Ayurveda authored a book "Concept of Bhagna – A Comprehensive Review on fracture", 2nd Edition, published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Heinrich Bocking Str, 6-8, 66121 Saarbrucken, Deutschland/ Germany, ISBN: 973-3-659-44534-7
Dr. Ananth Ram Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Dr. Prathibha Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Amrita School of Ayurveda and Prof. O. P. Sharma, Deparment of Panchakarma, NIA, Jaipur coauthored a book "Shodhaniya Siddhi: A Book on practical guidelines to Shodhana Chikitsa", published by Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi, ISBN: 978-81-7637-334-0.

Roshni R , E. Gayatri Vinod, Lakshika S. G. of 2014 batch (final yr BAMS)was awarded with 2^ndprize (Astavaidyan E.T.Neelakantan moos memorial award ) on the occasion of FOUNDERS DAY -2018 in "Vidvatta-2018" 19^th National level essay competition conducted by Astavaidyan thaikkatumoos vaidyaratnam ayurveda college on the topic "Vasti vichara the applied aspects of vastikarma in day to day practice.

PG Scholars of department of Panchakarma attended the national level seminar on dermatology ,'Sparsha conducted by government Ayurvedic College Thiruvananthapuram on 13^th and 14^th July 2018. Five of them presented papers also out of the 60 + presentation 8 were selected for the final round. Out of this 8 finalist paper where from our Panchakarma departments Dr Reshma Ramakrishnan and Dr Shambhu c o. in the final round Dr Reshma Ramakrishnan bagged the 2^nd prize fir the paper titled ' Effect of a Multimodality Ayurvedic Treatment in a Case of Vesiculobullous Disease – Visphota Kushta,'.
Dr. Parvathy Unnikrishnan of 2013 batch, presented a paper entitled "A Healthy Conception– An Opening through Pumsavana Karma" and secured first prize for paper presentation competition of "Janani Saparya 2016 -a National Seminar" conducted by Pankaja Kasthuri Ayurveda Medical College and Post Graduate Centre, Thiruvananthapuram.
Dr. Indu M. Menon and Dr. Pooja N., House Surgeons of Amrita School of Ayurveda, participated in the state level competition of "Ayurwiz'3- a National level quiz competition'' conducted by Himalaya Herbals and stood first among 7 teams who competed at this level. »»
Dr. Krishna Prabha A., PG scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa attended Global wellness Meet, held at Karnataka from 26^th to 29^th February 2016, presented a paper on “Apabahuka- A case study”, under the guidance of Dr. Ratnaprava Mishra and Dr. Krishnakumar K. She has been selected as the Best presenter among the 25 oral presentations in the Musculoskeltal ailments session.
Dr. Sumitha Prakash C., Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Shalakyatantra, Amrita School of Ayurveda, won second position in the paper presentation competition conducted by Ashtangahridaya Satram- Vaghbhata Sarani from 24 - 31 January, 2016. The topic of her presentation was "Computer Vision Syndrome-An Ayurvedic Approach."
Dr. Revathy S. K. secured first prize along with cash award for paper presentation titled Liver disorders and its Management at Tripunithara Ayurveda college, Kerala on 23^rd July, 2015 on the occasion of paper presentation competition of the same.
BAMS-2010 batch appeared for their 3^rd professional exams, results of which were announced on May 2015. The batch passed out with flying colours securing 46 first class and achieving 6 rank holders.

Anuradha K.
Gopika Padmakumar
Anupama Devasia
Lekshmi R.
Nasari Banu T.
Pooja N.
- First Rank - Anuradha K.
- Second Rank - Gopika Padmakumar
- Third rank - Anupama Devasia, Lekshmi R., Nasari Banu T., Pooja N.
Dr. Rajalekshmy P. R., department of Swasthavritta won first prize in the poster presentation competition in a National Seminar “JIJNASA -2015” conducted at Kanakakunnu Palace,Trivandrum on April 10-12, 2015.
Vishnu M. Varma of 2014 batch bagged the Best Emerging Player Award in the 15^th PK Rajan Memorial All Kerala Inter Ayurveda Football Tournament held at Tripunithara from April 6-10.
Students of Amrita School of Ayurveda won various prizes at the annual cultural fest of NIT Calicut, Ragam 2015 held from March 26 to 29, 2015.

Bharadwaj
Prathibha G.
Roshni R.and Aarsha Maria Joseph
Dhanya and Aishwarya
Aarsha Maria Joseph and Thara Raj

Face Painting
NIT Ragam Fest Team Members
1. Bharadwaj, first year BAMS (2014 batch) won second prize in Classical Music Solo (Music category) and received cash prize of INR Rs. 3, 000.
2. Prathibha G., first year BAMS (2014 batch) won first prize in Cartooning (Fine Arts category) and received a cash prize of INR Rs. 2000. She also won third prize in Collage (Fine Arts category) and received a cash prize of INR Rs. 600 along with other team mates from Amrita School of Engineering.
3. Roshni R. and Aarsha Maria Joseph, first year BAMS (2014 batch) won first prize in Face Painting (Fine Arts category) and received a cash prize of INR Rs. 1,500.
4. Dhanya and Aishwarya, final year BAMS (2011 batch) won third prize in Face Painting (Fine Arts category) and received a cash prize of INR Rs. 600.
5. Aarsha Maria Joseph and Thara Raj, first year BAMS (2014 batch) won third first prize in Mehendi (Fine Arts category) and received a cash prize of INR Rs. 400.
Dr. Harsha U. Nair, Dr. Revathy K. S. and Dr. Surya Ravindran Pillai selected for the post of Ayurvedic Medical officer in the campus selection conducted by AyurVAID Hospital on 23^rd March 2015. Five candidates appeared for the interview. The selection process was undertaken by Dr. Anil Kaimal and Jagadish Kumar at Amrita School of Ayurveda.
Dr. Akhila Oommen got selected for the post of RMO in the interview conducted by Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital at Ernakulam 20^th March 2015.
Dr. Krishnapriya A. of 2009 batch had secured Merit Award from Nagarjuna group on 9^th February, 2015 for securing first Rank in 3^rd Professional University Exams in the year 2013-2014.
Renjith M. of 2013 batch, was 4^th Runner up for the title Mr. Kerala 2014 – 2015 conducted on 25^th January 2015 at Town square Hall, Kannur. He has consecutively won the title of Mr. Amritapuri during the year 2013- 2014 and 2014- 2015 respectively conducted at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri campus, Kollam.

He has also been titled as Mr. Kollam Model Physique and Runner up of Mr. Kollam Athletic Physique conducted at T.M. Vargese Memorial Hall on 20^th December 2014.
Dr. Vijayalakshmi. R secured 3^rd prize for paper presentation competition conducted on December 14, 2014 at Kesavan Vaidyan memorial paper presentation competition held at Irinjalakuda.
Dr. Krishnapriya A. of 2009 batch had awarded Ashtavaidyan E.T.Neelakandan Moss Memorial Award by Vaidyarathnam on July 12, 2014 for securing highest mark in Kayachikitsa among the universities of Kerala.
Students from Amrita School of Ayurveda actively participated in Inter Ayurveda College Indoor Game Championship held at Government Ayurveda College, Trivandrum from 5^th June 7^th June 2013.
Dr. Saurabh secured 3^rd place at the finals of 'Ayurwhiz – 2', the second edition of the national quiz contest for students of Ayurveda colleges across India. The quiz contest, conducted at the J.N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science campus, witnessed participation from 168 colleges from all over India.
Dr. Saurabh secured First place in the state level 'Ayurwhiz – 2' a national level Quiz contest held on 22^nd of March, 2013, at Govt. Ayurveda college, Tripunitara, Organized by Himalaya Drug Company. Also qualified for the Final round of South zone, which is going to be held at IISC Bengaluru.
Dr. Saurabh awarded Mannam Memorial Award (Includes a certificate and Rs.15,000/- Cash Prize) for state level essay competition on 'Importance of Pathya and Apathya in Ayurvedic Treatment 2012 - 13' organized by Mannam Ayurveda Co-operative Medical college, Pandalam.
Dr. Saurabh secured third prize in PG level Paper presentation at National level Seminar - Prabhodana 2013, organized by PACTO, at Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College, Palakkad, Kerala.
Dr. Saurabh got 1^st prize(10000 rupees) in the National Intercollegiate UG THESIS Competition on the subject 'Scope of Ayurveda in Lifestyle Diseases' in the year 2012 - 13' conducted by Dhathri Ayurveda foundation Cochin Kerala.
Dr. Zatin Kumar secured 3^rd place at the finals of 'Ayurwhiz – 2', the second edition of the national quiz contest for students of Ayurveda colleges across India. The quiz contest, conducted at the J.N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science campus, witnessed participation from 168 colleges from all over India.
Dr. Zatin Kumar secured First Place in the State level ' Ayurwhiz - 2' a National level Quiz contest held on 22^nd of March, 2013, at Govt. Ayurveda college, Tripunitara, Organized by Himalaya Drug Company. Also qualified for the Final round of South zone, which is going to be held at IISC Bengaluru.
Muneer Mammi Kutty won 3^rd prize in Quiz representing Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham at the south Zone Inter - University Youth festival held at Gulbarga University, Karnataka on 15 - 19 December 2012.
Muneer Mammi Kutty won 2^nd prize in paper presentation at the National seminar held atr Ahalia Ayurveda College, Pallakkad on 12 - 13 January 2013.
Dr. Shabna Nahab, Dr. Aswathi A. L., Gayatri T. S. ( Batch 2008 & 2011) bagged championship title in carrom. Dr. Lakshmy R. S. became the runners up in chess individual championship and Dr. Thulasi (Batch 2008) secured third place in Table Tennis.

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