M.D. in Psychiatry

M.D. in Psychiatry

This college offers number of courses, one of the course is M.D. in Psychiatry. It is offer by the department of Psychiatry.

The course is offer with the centre practices multi disciplinary approach in evaluation and management of psychiatric illnesses. The clinical psychologists and psychiatric social workers form part of the multidisciplinary team. Equal importance is given to both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Behaviour therapy, cognitive therapy, family therapy, bio-feed back techniques and counselling are offered as part of total management. Families with children suffering from chronic illnesses and families with an AIDS affected member are specially targeted for family therapy intervention. Crisis intervention is available round the clock for emergencies like suicidal attempts.

The candidates are admitted for the courses on the basis of Common Entrance Examinations. For M.D., M.S. and Diploma courses the Entrance Examination is conducted at Pondicherry and Chennai and the results are published within two or three days.