M.D. Psychiatry

Understand the relevance of mental health in relation to the health needs of the country

Adopt ethical considerations in the teaching and practice of Psychiatry

Identify the social, economic, biological and emotional determinants of mental health

Identify the environmental causes as determinants of mental health

Institute appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures to the mentally ill patient

Take detailed history, conduct appropriate ethically valid physical examination and institute appropriate evaluation procedures to make a correct clinical diagnosis

Perform relevant investigative and therapeutic procedures for the psychiatric patient

Recommend appropriate laboratory and imaging examinations and interpret the results correctly

Plan and deliver comprehensive treatment of a psychiatric patient using principles of rational drug therapy

Plan rehabilitation of psychiatric patient suffering from chronic illness

Clinically manage psychiatric emergencies efficiently

Demonstrate empathy and humane approach towards patients and their families and respect their sensibilities

Demonstrate communication skills of a high order in explaining management and prognosis, providing counseling and giving health education messages to patients, families and communities

Develop appropriate skills to practice evidence-based psychiatry

Demonstrate competence in basic concepts of research methodology and epidemiology

Be aware of and take appropriate steps in the implementation of national mental health programs, effectively and responsibly

Be aware of the concept of essential drugs and rational use of drugs

Be aware of the legal issues in the practise of Psychiatry

Be aware of the special requirements in the practice of Child and adolescent Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry

Be aware of the role of sex and gender in the practice of psychiatry

Be able to determine the capacity and capability of the individual (especially children and adolescents) to identify and articulate a gender identity

Know the basic concepts of research methodology and plan a research project in accordance with ethical principles.

Learn the basic methodology of teaching and develop competence in teaching medical/paramedical students, health professionals, members of allied disciplines (e.g. behavioural sciences), law enforcement agencies, families and consumers and members of the public.