can i pursue DPM(diploma in psychiatry medicine) after BPT(bechlor of physiotherapy)
- Hi Akanksha.!
Psychiatry is an important branch of the medical profession that is focused on the study and treatment of mental illness and emotional as well as behaviour disorders.
The Eligibility Criteria for Diploma is psychiatric medicine:
- Any Medical Specialization course Like MBBS or any Specialization like Nursing and other courses
- As well , degree courses like bachelor's or Masters in Psychiatry.
- city of the students is to look after the treatment conditions and patients metal health.
- The Universities offering this diploma course have different Eligibility Criterias that can be looked up on their respective Websites
Some diploma courses equivalent to diploma in psychiatry medicine are:
- diploma in clinical and community psychology
- diploma in psychiatric nursing
- diploma in counselling psychology and
- post graduate diploma in psychiatry.
the job of a diploma in psychiatry medicine graduate would be to diagnose the exact mental condition of the patient and prescribe the medicines accordingly they would also have an option to become a pharmacist after this course as still have to keep psychiatric and medicines updated in the pharmacy .
Usually medical graduates such as MBBS graduates to psychiatry as a specialisation that,
works as a physician post graduate degree for them it is a professional career which deals with the mental emotional and behavioural disorders in a person they looked after patients with depression sizofreniya mental problems and the treatments are based on the basis of accounting followed by prescription of medicine.
person completed or diploma in psychiatric medicine can become a qualified psychiatrist after completing the course from a recognised educational institute.
colleges that of questions and psychiatry and related feels are as follows
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aiims new delhi
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Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh UP
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Tata institute of Social sciences Mumbai
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Indian institute of technology Kharagpur
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Indian institute of science Bangalore Central institute of psychiatry Ranchi Jharkhand
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department of psychiatry Christian medical College Vellore
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National institute of mental health and neurosciences
- All India institute of physical medicine and rehabilitation Mahalakshmi Mumbai Maharashtra
Hi Akanksha,
Psychiatry is becoming very popular these days and has good career prospect. One can start a career by pursuing BA and MA in psychology after class 12th. For MBBS students who want to do specialisation in psychology may take MD psychiatry which is a three year course. You can also start a career in psychiatry by doing a Diploma which is a two year course. For DPM i.e Diploma in Psychiatry Medicine it is essential to do any medical course. A minimum score to qualify the criteria will do.
You can pursue DPM even after doing Bachelor in Physiotherapy. This will help in better understanding of the course and the various medical strategies used in dealing with the psychiatric issues of the patients. There are many institutes which are offering the DPM course in India and abroad. One must have good knowledge of human psychology, both physiology and anatomy of brain, neurosciences, social behavior and medicines to understand this subject better.
A career in DPM is evolving and having good value to it. As we have heard that a major population all over the world is going through mental health issues during this COVID situation. Therefore, to take up a course of this nature is highly appreciable and socially giving. There will be more technological advancements and this will keep increasing the stress among the people. Many people find it hard to cope with such situations and want to seek professional help. Being a psychiatrist becomes the moral duty of such professionals to help their patients and make world a better happy place to live.
Psychiatrists are placed in hospitals, private clinics, nursing homes, heath centres research institutes, medical colleges and schools. They are paid quite well similar to other medical professionals.
So, please go ahead with your career plan and serve humanity!
Thank you
Eligibility to become Psychiatrist
One must have completed their Class 12 level of education in Science stream with Biology as one of the compulsory subjects from a recognised Indian Board.
After that, candidates will have to complete or quality an MBBS and then MD.
Aspirants can also opt for a diploma in Psychiatric medicine (DPM) from a recognized educational institute.
MD is a three-year course while the diploma course is of a 2-year duration.
Apart from this, the National Board of Examinations also has a Diploma of National Board Exam (DNB).
This DNB is seen as equivalent to an MD degree.
Hello Akanksha, hope you are doing well.
Yes, you can definitely persue DPM after studying BPT. It is a good bachelor degree to purse DPM as all the required basic knowledge is taught during BPT. However, it will take 3-4 years time span to complete your degree and the course also provides a good career and salary specially in foreign.
Hope this helps.
Have a great day!
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