Bridging Traditional Ayurvedic Pedagogy and Competency-Based Education: A Contemporary Perspective

Year : 2026 | Volume : 15 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Manish Kumar Sharma,

  1. Ph.D. Scholar, PG Department of Kriya Sharir, PGIA, DSRRAU Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Mentoring plays a pivotal part in education. It has deep roots in both the traditional practitioner- Shishya Parampara of Ayurveda and ultramodern faculty- grounded medical education. The National Medical Commission and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine have stated that structured mentorship programs are essential to guide scholars from newcomers to interpreters. This composition looks at how these traditions connect. It explains the purpose and limits of mentoring. We give a step- by- step frame for creating a mentorship program suitable for both Ayurvedic and ultramodern medical sodalities. The frame outlines how to form tutor- mentee groups, the three phases of inauguration, civilization, and separation, and the important places of learning contracts and program evaluation. By drawing from the mentoring relationship in the Mahabharata and incorporating it with educational proposition, we propose a model that offers a safe space for scholars to learn and grow. This approach aims to develop clinicians who are n’t only knowledgeable but also retain the chops and professional identity necessary to thrive in integrated healthcare systems

Keywords: Mentoring, faculty- Grounded Education, practitioner- Shishya Parampara, Ayurveda, Medical Education, NCISM, NMC

How to cite this article:
Manish Kumar Sharma. Bridging Traditional Ayurvedic Pedagogy and Competency-Based Education: A Contemporary Perspective. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy. 2026; 15(02):-.
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Manish Kumar Sharma. Bridging Traditional Ayurvedic Pedagogy and Competency-Based Education: A Contemporary Perspective. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy. 2026; 15(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoasyn/article=2026/view=249090


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Volume 15
02
Received 09/05/2026
Accepted 25/06/2026
Published 26/06/2026
Publication Time 48 Days
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