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M.D. Psychiatry
Students master psychiatric care from evaluation to advanced therapeutics—covering psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, neurobiology, child & geriatric psychiatry—preparing them for impactful clinical and academic roles.
Overview
M.D. Psychiatry is a comprehensive three-year postgraduate medical program focused on understanding, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric disorders. The course emphasizes a balanced integration of clinical psychiatry, neuroscience, psychotherapy, research, and community mental health aligned with National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.
The program builds strong skills in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and holistic management of mental health disorders across all age groups.
Functional & Behavioral Neuroanatomy
Neurophysiology, Neurochemistry, & Chronobiology
Psychopharmacology & Psychiatric Emergencies
Child, Adolescent, & Geriatric Psychiatry
Community Psychiatry & Forensic Psychiatry
Psychotherapy, Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies
Addiction Psychiatry & Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Students gain expertise in mental health assessment, therapy, and psychopharmacology—building strong clinical, academic, and research skills in psychiatry.
Core Curriculum
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Content
Paper I
Basic Sciences as related to Psychiatry
Paper II
Clinical Psychiatry
Paper III
Psychiatric Specialties
Paper IV
Recent Advances
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 2 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- MBBS degree with permanent registration from MCI/State Medical Council
- Completion of a one-year rotating internship
- NEET-PG qualification (minimum 50th percentile or as prescribed)
- Duration:
- 3 Years
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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