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The National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM) is
responsible to develop human resources required for the provision of
traditional medical services in the country. The duration of training for Drungtsho is 5 years after class 12 and they receive Bachelors
Degree in Traditional Medicine on successful completion of the training
program. The Menpa's course is 3 years after class
10 and they receive a Diploma after the training. Besides these 2 main
categories, the Institute is also responsible to coordinate the training of
Pharmacy Technicians and Research Assistants conducted by the Pharmaceutical
and Research Unit as on the job training. The entry qualification requirement
for these 2 categories is class 10 passed.
Since its inception in 1978, the NITM has produced 36 Drungtshos, 34 Menpas, 11
Research Assistants and 12 Pharmacy Technicians.
Specific objectives for the NITM are to:
1. Continue
the training of Drungtshos and Menpas
as required by the traditional medical system in the country
2. Review
and revise the training curricula based on the actual service needs
3. Strengthen
training facilities and materials
4. Introduce
post graduate and other specialised courses in
traditional medicine
5. Introduce
in-service training programs
Number of Drungtsho
graduates from NITM till 31st December 2001
Number of Menpa
graduates from NITM till 31st December 2001
Number of Research Assistant graduates
Number of Pharmacy Assistant graduates
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