Hi,Ashra

Thanks for approaching us..

As per your questions first I would like to tell you MD in Psychiatry is a 3-year postgraduate course in the medical discipline of mental health, the minimum eligibility for which is successful completion of any of MBBS, DMS, BHMS, and BDS.

The average tuition fee charged in India for the course ranges between INR 25,000 and 20 Lacs . Admission to the course is based on the student’s performance in a relevant entrance exam conducted for admission to the course, such as National Eligibility Cum entrance test (NEET).

Successful graduates of the course are hired in capacities such as Staff Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychiatrist, Prison Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatries, Child Psychiatrist, etc.

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course .:-

Course Level:- Post Gradu ate.

Duration:- 3 years

Exam Type:-Phase System

Eligibility:- MBBS, BDS, DMS, DHMS, BHMS, BAMS, BASM, BEMS, BIAMS, BNYT, BATS, BUMS, IAMS, BPT, B.Pharma., N.O., or M.D(A.M).

Admission Process:- Based on performance in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

Course Fee:- INR 25,000 to 20 Lacs

Average Starting Salary:- INR 2 to 30 Lacs per year

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Now, MD in Psychiatry..What is it about?

Psychiatry, as a special field of health care, essentially involves assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in a person. It works to explore the labyrinth of the human mind by means of research-based evidences and subtle techniques. A psychiatrist can differentiate between mentally healthy and mentally sick people.

The course’s curriculum involves subjects of study such as:

• Psychology, anatomy, physiology

• Biochemistry of the brain

• Neurology and neurosurgery

• Child psychiatry

• Community psychiatry

• Social psychiatry

• Forensic psychiatry

• Preventive psychiatry

Eligibility for MD in Psychiatry

The minimum eligibility criteria needed to be met for admission to the course are:

• Graduation completed from a recognized university, in any of MBBS, BDS, DMS, DHMS, BHMS, BAMS, BASM, BEMS, BIAMS, BNYT, BATS, BUMS, BPT, B.Pharma., N.O., and M.D. (A.M.).

• A minimum aggregate score of 50% at the level of graduation.

• For practitioners and research workers with at least 10 years of practice in the field, the requirement of fulfilment of such basic minimum eligibility criteria is not applicable.

MD in Psychiatry: Admission Process

Admission to the course at the top institutes in India is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance exam, such as the national-level National Eligibility Cum entrance test (NEET). Rounds of group discussion and personal interview follow, based on performance in which, admission is granted to qualifying candidates.

You also asking about pursuing Psychiatry from U.S.& UK..As per your question there is no MD psychiatry in UK, rather MRCPsych. You need to apply for psychiatry residency program and complete the requirements to obtain the same in UK, after clearing your PLAB and IELTS.

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