I wanted to ask can i persue Psyciatry without doing MBBS ? and what would be the pathway to do that if i were to do so ?? also which path would take more time and which one would take less ??
No, you cannot pursue Psychiatry directly without an MBBS degree in India.
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MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery):
This is a four-year undergraduate medical degree program. It's the foundation for all medical specializations, including psychiatry.
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MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Psychiatry:
After MBBS, you need to pursue a postgraduate MD program specializing in Psychiatry. This typically takes three years.
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Psychiatrist (MBBS + MD):
This route takes a minimum of
7 years
(4 years MBBS + 3 years MD).0
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Clinical Psychologist (B.Sc. + M.Sc.):
This path takes a minimum of
5 years
(3 years B.Sc. + 2 years M.Sc.).
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/mbbs-admission-in-india
I hope it helps!