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Continuing Medical Education (CME) at Sonoran

Medical Ayurveda

Medical Ayurveda for Healthcare Professionals

Course Title: Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine: Principles, Practice, and Clinical Relevance
Instructor: Amita Nathwani, MA (Ayurveda)
Target Audience: Licensed healthcare professionals, integrative practitioners, wellness coaches, nurses, and allied health providers interested in holistic medicine.
Delivery Format: Live online sessions with interactive components (lecture, Q&A, case studies, assessments, handouts).

Next Availability:
May 16 – May 17, 2026,
Start 8:30am PST/11:30am EST
End 4:30pm PST/7:30pm EST

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Course Description

This 15-hour course provides an in-depth introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine, one of the world’s oldest holistic healthcare systems. Participants will learn Ayurveda’s historical and philosophical foundations, diagnostic frameworks, and treatment modalities, while also reviewing modern clinical research supporting its relevance in integrative medicine today. The course emphasizes practical applications, including diet, lifestyle, and case study integration, giving practitioners tools to incorporate Ayurvedic principles into patient care.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the historical development and modern relevance of Ayurveda in global healthcare.
  2. Explain the Ayurvedic definition of health, constitution (prakruti), and imbalance (vikruti).
  3. Differentiate the characteristics of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas and recognize their clinical manifestations.
  4. Identify etiological factors and stages of pathogenesis according to Ayurveda.
  5. Apply Ayurvedic diagnostic methods including observation, inquiry, and pulse assessment in clinical practice.
  6. Evaluate treatment modalities such as diet, lifestyle, yoga, meditation, Panchakarma, and herbal medicine.
  7. Critically assess clinical research studies validating Ayurvedic interventions in chronic disease and wellness care.

Course Outline (Hour-by-Hour Breakdown)

HOUR TOPIC METHOD
1 Introduction: What is Ayurveda? Historical roots & global context Lecture + Q&A
2 Ayurveda’s definition of health (Sushruta Samhita) & modern parallels Lecture
3 Preventive, maintenance, and treatment aspects of Ayurveda Case discussion
4 Eight Branches of Ayurveda & Five Element Theory Interactive lecture
5 Dosha principles: Vata, Pitta, Kapha – constitutional traits Small group analysis
6 Dosha imbalances (vikruti) & their clinical implications Case examples
7 Etiological factors (Asatmendriyartha Samyoga, Prajnaparadha, etc.) Lecture
8 Six stages of pathogenesis & comparison to modern subclinical disease Case-based learning
9 Dosha manifestation by time, season, age, digestion, taste Applied activity
10 Diagnostic methods in Ayurveda: Observation, Inquiry, Pulse Demonstration + practice
11 Digestion & metabolism: Agni, Ama, Ojas Lecture + Q&A
12 Treatment modalities: Diet & lifestyle modification Case-based role play
13 Treatment modalities: Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama Experiential learning
14 Panchakarma & Herbal Medicine (Dravya Guna) Lecture + group discussion
15 Case studies & clinical research review (OA, anxiety, menopause, diabetes, etc.) Final presentations + assessment

Teaching Methods

  • Lectures with visual slides
  • Handouts and reading materials for each topic
  • Case study analysis
  • Group discussions
  • Experiential learning (guided meditation, pranayama demo)
  • Q&A sessions

Assessment Methods

  • Hourly participation checks
  • Reflection questions
  • Final case study analysis (written or oral)
  • Multiple-choice quiz at end of course

Evaluation

Participants will complete a post-course evaluation covering:

  • Instructor effectiveness
  • Relevance of material to practice
  • Achievement of stated objectives
  • Suggestions for future CEU offerings

CME Registration Options

Healthcare Professionals

MD, ND, DO

Cost: $395.00

Included:
– Access to the course
– CME certificate delivered via email

Special Rates

Sonoran University & University of Arizona, AWCIM Alumni

Cost: $395.00  $325.00

Included:
– Access to the course
– CME certificate delivered via email

Exclusive to Alumni of Sonoran University & University of Arizona, Andrew Weil Center

Sonoran & AWCIM

Student & Faculty Rates
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.

Cost: $395.00  $95.00

Included:
– Access to the course
– CME certificate delivered via email (for faculty only)

Exclusive to Sonoran University & University of Arizona, Andrew Weil Center students and faculty.
Important: CME credit will be awarded for Sonoran University and University of Arizona, Andrew Weil Center faculty only. No CME will be awarded to students.

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