
Qualification |
University |
B.H.M.S – Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (2004) |
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik |
M.D. (Hom) – Doctor of Medicine (2008) |
University of Mumbai |
Certificate in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (2022) |
Khaja Bandanawaz University, Kalburgi, Karnataka |
PhD- Doctor of PhilosophyDept. of Psychiatry (Ongoing since 2021) |
Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra, Gujarat. |
- Additional Certifications:
Qualification |
University / Qualifying authority |
Certificate in Scientific Writing and Reference Management (2022) |
University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Bengaluru, India. |
Certificate in Scientific Writing in Health Research (2022) |
ICMR- National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai, India |
Advance Course in Research Methodology (2022) |
Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra, Gujarat. |
Writing in the Sciences (2021) |
Stanford University: Stanford, California, USA |
PG Diploma in Geriatric Care (2015) |
KMM Academy of Health Sciences and International Geriatric Centre, Kochi, Kerala. |
Basic Course in Health Sciences Educational Technology (2017) |
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. |
Basic Course in Research Methodology (2015) |
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. |
Current Designations:
- Academics:
- Associate Professor, Dept of Repertory, Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute Since March 2016.
- PhD & P.G. Guide (Repertory) – MUHS, Nashik: Approved PhD guide & PG Guide for M.D. (Hom) candidates by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik.
- Clinical:
- Consultant, Rheumatology Dept, Dr M. L. Dhawale Memorial Trust’s Rural Homoeopathic Hospital, Palghar, Since August 2008.
- Consultant, Geriatric Medicine Unit, Dr M. L. Dhawale Memorial Trust’s Rural Homoeopathic Hospital, Palghar, Since January 2104.
- Publications:
- Head & Editor, Journal of Integrated Standardized Homoeopathy (JISH) since June 2018. (JISH is an international peer-reviewed journal of Homoeopathy)
- Professional:
- Practicing at personal Clinical Setup Standardized Homoeopathic Clinic at Mumbai; since 2008.
RESEARCH:
- A study conducted on the topic – “Health Seeking Behaviour of Geriatric Age Group patients (Age 60 – 100 years) seeking Homoeopathic Treatment – A Study done at Dr M. L. Dhawale Memorial Trust’s Rural Homoeopathic Hospital, Palghar, Maharashtra” in the year 2014.
SEMINARS:
Seminar/ Workshop Conducted |
Role |
Year |
Level |
Location |
Career Growth post BHMS |
Guest Speaker |
2023 |
National |
Sri Sai Ram Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Role of Homoeopathy in Geriatrics |
Guest Speaker |
2022 |
State |
Smt. CMP Homoeopathic Medical College, Mumbai |
Cognitive and Emotional well-being of elderly-
|
Resource Person |
2021 |
National |
Centre for Study of Social Change, Mumbai & National Institute of Social defence. |
Why Read Homoeopathic Journals? |
Speaker |
2021 |
International |
ICR Month Lecture series. |
Understanding Ageing |
Speaker |
Oct 2020 |
International |
Echoing Healthy Ageing, Mumbai |
Scope of Homoeopathy in Care of Elderly-Clinical Cases |
Speaker |
March 2020 |
International |
FWD Talks – webinar series |
Evolution of Repertories |
Resource Person |
June 2019 |
Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India- ROTP for Teachers of Homoeopathic Colleges |
National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata |
Webinar on Utility of Kent’s Repertory in Clinical Practice |
Speaker |
May 2019 |
International |
Enlightment Education Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai |
Role of Homoeopathy in Rheumatological Disorders |
Speaker |
April 2019 |
State Level |
Aarogyam Aurangabad Doctors Association, Aurangabad |
Mentals Specific case taking in Elderly |
Speaker |
Jan 2019 |
National seminar |
Dr Sarla Sonawala Memorial Seminar, Sion Hospital, Mumbai |
Clinical Application of Homoeopathic Philosophy, Repertory & Materia Medica at Bedside – the ICR way in Management of Rheumatic Disorders |
Speaker |
Oct 2018 |
National Level |
Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
Clinical Orientation in Autoimmune Joint disorders |
Speaker |
Dec 2016 |
National Seminar |
ICR Symposium on Homoeopathic Management of Inflammatory (Autoimmune) Joint Disorders, Mumbai. |
Repertory and Mind |
Resource Person |
Oct 2016 |
Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India –CME for Teachers of Homoeopathic Colleges |
Dr. M.L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar. |
Role of Homoeopathy in Geriatric Care |
Guest Speaker |
October 2015 |
District Level Public Lecture |
World Elderly Health Day Celebrations- Senior Citizen Associations of Palghar District |
Role of Homoeopathy in Auto-immune Disorders |
Speaker |
Sept 2015 |
State level Seminar |
DKMM Homoeopathic Medical College, Aurangabad. |
Homoeopathy in Geriatric Care |
Guest Speaker |
March 2015 |
Public Lecture |
G.E. Links Senior Citizens Association, Mumbai |
Case Processing: Repertorial and Non – Repertorial Approaches |
Speaker |
April 2012 |
International |
Hahnemann College of Homoeopathy, London. Asia Pacific Headquarter, Mumbai, India. |
Utility of Homoeopathic Software in the Process of Repertorization |
Speaker |
April 2012 |
State Level Seminar |
D. S. Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune. |
Clinical Orientation In Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies (SSA) |
Speaker |
June 2011 |
National Seminar |
ICR Symposium on Autoimmune (Musculoskeletal) Disorders and Its Homoeopathic Management, Baroda. |
Co- Conducted a 2 Day Workshop on the Topic “Utility of Repertory in Clinical Practice” |
Co-Conducted Workshop For Doctors pursuing their Post-Graduation for M.D. (Hom) |
Jan 2010 |
State Level Workshop |
Dr. J. J. Magdum Homoeopathic Medical College, Jaysingpur, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. |
Utility of Dream Interpretations in Homoeopathic Practice |
Speaker |
Oct 2009 |
National seminar |
ICR Symposium on Application of Kent’s and Boenninghausen’s Approach in clinical Practice, Mumbai |
Lecture on “Joint Disorders of Old Age and Utility of Homoeopathy in their Treatment.” |
Guest Speaker |
Aug 2009 |
Public Lecture |
Visawa Charitable Trust’s Vamanashram, Mumbai. |
Re- Orientation Training Programme for Teachers (ROTP) in the subject of Repertory and Case Taking, on behalf of Dept of AYUSH, Govt of India |
Co- Ordinator, ROT Programme, Repertory and Case taking |
March – April 2009 |
Dept of AYUSH, Govt of India -National Level ROTP |
Dr. M.L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute |
Repertorial Approaches in Cases of Labour |
Speaker |
Oct 2008 |
National seminar |
ICR Symposium on Safe Motherhood, Mumbai. |
PUBLICATIONS:
Paper Publications:
International Journals/ Peer- Reviewed Journals:
- Jani NJ. Mental health, poetry and joy. J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2022;5:84-5.
- Jani NJ. Evidence-based homoeopathy – myth or reality? J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2022;5:61-2.
- Jani NJ. Evidence-based homoeopathy – myth or reality? J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2022;5:61-2.Jani NJ. Refreshing, redrafting and reforming: Homoeopathic education. J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2022;5:33-5.
- Jani NJ. Research in Homoeopathy: Building a base using quality evidence. J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2022;5:1-2.
- Jani NJ. Kintsugi for Mental Health. J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2021;4:95-7.
- Jani NJ. Advancing the frontiers of homoeopathy. J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2021;4:65-6.
- Jani NJ. COVID-19 and Homoeopathy: An opportunity to gain the lost ground? J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2021;4(2):37-9.
- Jani NJ. Advocating homoeopathy. J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2021;4(1):1-3.
- Nigwekar AM, Jani NJ. Subjective pain relief experienced in Musculoskeletal System (MSS) Disorders by elderly patients on homoeopathic medicines: An observational study. Int J Hom Sci 2021;5(1):155-158.
- Jani NJ. Writing, rewriting homoeopathy. J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2020;3(4):79-81.
- Jani NJ. Autumn, homoeopathy.J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2020;3(3):57-8.
- Jani NJ. Physician, heal thyself. J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2020;3(2):26-8.
- Jani NJ. Bridge over troubled water. J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy 2020;3(1):1-2.
- Jani NJ. Alopecia Areata in a Woman of 32. Homeopathy for Everyone 2019; 16(7). https://hpathy.com/clinical-cases/alopecia-areata-in-a-woman-of-32/
- Jani NJ. Role and Utility of dream interpretation in homoeopathic practice: A study. Homeopathy for Everyone 2019; 16(6). https://hpathy.com/scientific-research/role-and-utility-of-dream-interpretation-in-homoeopathic-practice-a-study/
- Vachhani NV, Nigwekar AM, Jani NJ. Understanding Boenninghausen’s Concordance through evolution and its application. J Intgr Stand Homoeopathy, 2019; 02(02)
- Jani, Nikunj, Kapse, Anand, Lathiya, Mitul. (2017). “Case of Enteropathic Arthritis with Anxious (Avoidant) Personality Disorder”, published in The Homoeopathic Heritage, (April 2017, Vol. 43, No.1, pp. 42-47, ISSN – 9070-6038)
- Jani, Nikunj & Nigwekar, Anoop, (2016), “Clinical Analysis of Geriatric Patients in Light of Homoeopathy”, published in Indian Journal of Gerontology, (2016, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 276- 283, ISSN – 0971-4189)
- Jani, Nikunj, Kapse, Anand, & Nigwekar, Anoop,(2014) “Application of Boenninghausen’s Doctrines in Clinical Practice”, published in Asian Journal of Homoeopathy, (Nov 2014, Vol. 16, No. 4 (28), ISSN – 0975-4156)
Contribution as Reviewer in Books:
- Contributed and did a review for the Chapter on Standard Homoeopathic Treatment Guidelines for Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Book- “Standard Treatment Guidelines in Homoeopathy- Volume 3” published by Central Council of Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Govt of India (2021).
- Contributed and did a review for the Chapter on Standard Homoeopathic Treatment Guidelines for Gout in the Book- “Standard Treatment Guidelines in Homoeopathy- Volume 3” published by Central Council of Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Govt of India (2021).
- Contributed and did a review for the Chapter on Standard Homoeopathic Treatment Guidelines for Cervical Spondylosis in the Book- “Standard Treatment Guidelines in Homoeopathy- Volume 2” published by Central Council of Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Govt of India (2019).
- Contributed and did a review for the Chapter on Standard Homoeopathic Treatment Guidelines for Psoriasis in the Book- “Standard Treatment Guidelines in Homoeopathy- Volume 1” published by Central Council of Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Govt of India (2018).
National Journals:
- Co-Authored a paper titled “Effectiveness of Homoeopathy in Care of Elderly with Musculo-Skeletal System (MSS) – A Study”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Jan 2018, Vol.20 / No.01, Issue 220).
- Co-Authored a paper titled “Scope of Homoeopathy in Geriatric Care”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Jan 2018, Vol.20 / No.01, Issue 220).
- Co-Authored a paper titled “Geriatric Care – Future For Homoeopathy”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Jan 2018, Vol.20 / No.01, Issue 220).
- Co-Authored a Case Study titled “Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy and Homoeopathy”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Nov 2017, Vol.19 / No11, Issue 218).
- Jani, Nikunj (2017), “Role of Homoeopathy in Dengue Fever- A Case Study”, published in the Vital Informer, (Nov 2017, Vol. 25 / No. 11).
- Jani, Nikunj (2017), “Case of Alopecia Areata”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Jan 2017, Vol.19 / No.1, Issue 208).
- Jani, Nikunj (2016), “Arnica Montana: Not just for Injury”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Sept 2016, Vol. 18/ No.09, Issue 204).
- Co-Authored a Case Study titled “A Case of a Rheumatoid arthritis with Hysterical Dissociative state”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Sept 2016, Vol. 18/ No.09, Issue 204).
- Jani, Nikunj (2016), “Homoeopathy for Geriatric Care”, published in the Homoeopathic Medical Panorama, (Vol. 22 / No.4).
- Co-Authored an article titled “A Case of a Nurse who wanted to be herself”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Dec 2015, Vol. 17/ No.12, Issue 195).
- Jani, Nikunj (2015), “Role of Homoeopathy in Psychiatric Illness”, published in the Vital Informer, (Dec 2015, Vol. 23 / No. 12).
- Jani, Nikunj (2015), “A Case of Alopecia Areata”, published in the journal Homoeo Times, (Dec 2015, Vol 12/ Issue 12).
- Jani, Nikunj (2015), “Managing Aviophobia with Homoeopathy”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (October 2015, Vol. 17/ No.10, Issue 193).
- Jani, Nikunj (2015), “Ankylosing Spondylosis with Bamboo Spine: Homoeopathic Management”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (August 2015, Vol. 17/ No.08, Issue 191).
- Co- Authored Paper titled “Parkinson’s Disease- Managed with Homoeopathy”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (March 2015, Vol. 17 / No. 03, Issue 186).
- Co- Authored Paper titled “Alopecia Areata: Efficacy of Homoeopathy”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Feb 2015, Vol. 17 / No. 02, Issue 185).
- Jani, Nikunj (2015), “Common Geriatric Complaints- Dementia”, published in the Vital Informer, (Feb 2015, Vol. 23 / No. 02).
- Jani, Nikunj (2015), “Role of Homoeopathy in Geriatric Care in India”, published in the Vital Informer, (Jan 2015, Vol. 23 / No. 01).
- Jani, Nikunj (2014), “Role of Homoeopathy In a Case of Alopecia Areata”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Dec 2014, Vol 16 / No. 12)
- Jani, Nikunj (2013), “Importance of Dreams in Homoeopathy”, published in the journal Homoeo Times, (Oct 2013, Vol 10/ Issue 10).
- Jani, Nikunj (2012), “Utility of Dreams in Homoeopathic Practice: A Study”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (Oct 2012, Vol 14 / No 10).
- Jani, Nikunj (2012), “Hahnemann at Paris”, published in the Journal Homoeo Times (April 2012, Vol 9 / Issue 4).
- Jani, Nikunj, Dhawale, Kumar. (2011), “Controlling the Excesses of the Mind – The Homoeopathic Way”, published in the National Journal of Homoeopathy, (July 2011).
- Jani, Nikunj (2011), “Perceiving A case of Arsenicum Iodide Child”, published in the Journal Homoeo Times (January 2011, Volume 8, Issue 1).
- Gupta, R., Jani, N.,Tiwari, N. (2007) “Application of Principles laid in the Organon of Medicine in Management of a patient in Homoeopathic Hospital”, National Journal of Homoeopathy, (September 2007, Vol 9 / No 6).
Public Magazines:
- Article Titled “Role of Homoeopathy In Care of the Elderly”, published in Dignity Dialogue, (August 2015, Vol. 21, Issue 04).
E- Journals:
Article titled “Homeopathy for the Elderly”, published in Silver Talkies (www.silvertalkies.com), an E-Magazine for the Elderly.
Awards:
- Awarded by the Senior Citizen Associations of Palghar District, Maharashtra on World Elderly Health Day Celebrations, October 2015 for the work in area of geriatric care and providing quality health care services to the elderly.