National Institute of Mental Health And Neurosciences
Doctorate of Medicine [MD] (Psychiatry)
Medical (null)
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Location: Bengaluru/Bangalore
Duration: 3 YEAR
Regular / Offline
Average Fees: ₹ 2.01 Lakhs
Highlights The Doctorate of Medicine (MD) in Psychiatry is a specialized postgraduate medical degree program that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and disorders. The program includes a robust theoretical component covering various aspects of psychiatry, including psychopathology, neurobiology, pharmacology, psychotherapy, and research methodology. Trainees gain in-depth knowledge about different psychiatric disorders, their etiology, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Graduates of the MD in Psychiatry program are qualified to work as psychiatrists. They may choose to specialize in areas such as child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, or forensic psychiatry. Career opportunities include working in hospitals, private practices, community mental health centers, academic institutions, and research settings.
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The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is a multidisciplinary institute for patient care and academic pursuit in the field of mental health and neurosciences.
NIMHANS is synonymous with providing high standards of clinical care, quality training and cutting-edge research in the frontier areas. Combined priorities for comprehensive patient care, manpower development and research, stem from the commitment to an integrated and multidisciplinary approach which addresses societal needs. The advances in genomics, computational neuroscience, mathematical modelling, neuroimaging, molecular biology and a host of new disciplines including public health, are being translated to help humanity in need and promote the growth of knowledge.
A special feature of this Institute since its inception is the combination of research and training with promotive, preventive and curative aspects of clinical services in Mental Health and Neurosciences.
The manpower development programmes at NIMHANS reflect the strides in fusing together and nurturing behavioural sciences, neurosciences, basic biological sciences and ancient health systems.
The Institute provides inputs to the Central and State Governments in areas including the establishment of new psychiatric facilities, improvement of existing facilities and strategizing a national programme for mental health.
The Institute has emerged as the nodal centre for evolving national policies in the field of mental health, neurosciences and injury. This exemplifies a unique model of successful partnership between the Union and State Governments (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare),
NIMHANS has made significant progress and is a centre for excellence in mental health and neuroscience in the country. NIMHANS has produced more than 1,000 Psychiatrists, about 600 Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatric Nurses so far—who are working in both national and international contexts. .
The Central Government recognized its eminent academic position, growth and contributions, and declared it a ‘Deemed University’ in 1994. In 2012, NIMHANS was conferred the status of an ‘Institute of National Importance’.
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