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== Qualities of a teacher (acharya pariksha) ==

== Qualities of a teacher (acharya pariksha) ==

<p style="text-align:justify;">Contemporary medical science has attempted to put forth the qualities of a good medical teacher. Student perception studies have also been undertaken to match the demands of students. Medical teachers' few desirable qualities are commitment to work, interaction and good communication with students, deep knowledge of the subject,  leadership, good clinical skills, encouragement of creativity and skills in students, etc.<ref name="ref6"></ref> <br/>A teacher or preceptor (acharya) shall have ideal qualities to guide those who make the learning understanding of the basics and complexities of science. The qualities of acharya are as follows:</p>

<p style="text-align:justify;">Contemporary medical science has attempted to put forth the qualities of a good medical teacher. Student perception studies have also been undertaken to match the demands of students. Medical teachers' few desirable qualities are commitment to work, interaction and good communication with students, deep knowledge of the subject,  leadership, good clinical skills, encouragement of creativity and skills in students, etc.<ref name="ref6">Azer, Samy A. “The Qualities of a Good Teacher: How Can They Be Acquired and Sustained?” Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 98, no. 2 (February 1, 2005): 67–69. https://doi.org/10.1177/014107680509800211.</ref> <br/>A teacher or preceptor (acharya) shall have ideal qualities to guide those who make the learning understanding of the basics and complexities of science. The qualities of acharya are as follows:</p>

<ol style="text-align:justify;"><li>Clear and comprehensive knowledge of the subject (paryavadashrutam) coupled with the practical experience (drishta karmata)</li>

<ol style="text-align:justify;"><li>Clear and comprehensive knowledge of the subject (paryavadashrutam) coupled with the practical experience (drishta karmata)</li>

<li>Diligent (daksha), devoid of confusions (avamabuddhi), dexterous (dakshina), virtuous and pure-hearted (shuchi) with skilled hand (jitahasta)</li>

<li>Diligent (daksha), devoid of confusions (avamabuddhi), dexterous (dakshina), virtuous and pure-hearted (shuchi) with skilled hand (jitahasta)</li>

== Contemporary methods ==

== Contemporary methods ==

<p style="text-align:justify;">The contemporary practices, however, have revolutionized over time, where the student's admission into the course is ensured through various national or international entrance tests, and an extensive course module comprising of 4 and half years involving the various subjects of medicine and surgery are taught to students. The teaching and learning involve classroom teaching, practical demonstrations and bedside clinics.<ref name="ref7"></ref> This also involves practical training in internships at various community health centers. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has also introduced a transitional curriculum for the newly admitted undergraduate and sanskara program for postgraduate scholars to orient the scholars with the upcoming course curriculum and prospects. The Shishyopanayan Sanskara, similar to that mentioned in the Ayurveda texts, is also performed in many Ayurveda institutions across the country.</p>

<p style="text-align:justify;">The contemporary practices, however, have revolutionized over time, where the student's admission into the course is ensured through various national or international entrance tests, and an extensive course module comprising of 4 and half years involving the various subjects of medicine and surgery are taught to students. The teaching and learning involve classroom teaching, practical demonstrations and bedside clinics.<ref name="ref7">NCISM, Syllabus and Curriculum, Available from: https://ncismindia.org/indian-medicine-new-syllabus.php</ref> This also involves practical training in internships at various community health centers. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has also introduced a transitional curriculum for the newly admitted undergraduate and sanskara program for postgraduate scholars to orient the scholars with the upcoming course curriculum and prospects. The Shishyopanayan Sanskara, similar to that mentioned in the Ayurveda texts, is also performed in many Ayurveda institutions across the country.</p>

== Sacred proceedings are to be undertaken by the teacher and student before commencing with the course [Cha. Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/12] ==

== Sacred proceedings are to be undertaken by the teacher and student before commencing with the course [Cha. Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/12] ==