MD PSYCHIATRY

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to...

PO1: Discuss the relevance of mental health in relation to the health needs of the country 

PO2: Discuss the social, economic, biological and emotional determinants of mental health

PO3: Take detailed history, conduct appropriate ethically valid physical examination and institute appropriate evaluation procedures to make a correct clinical diagnosis

PO4: Perform relevant investigative and therapeutic procedures for the psychiatric patient

PO5: Recommend appropriate laboratory and imaging examinations and interpret the results correctly

PO6: Organise comprehensive treatment of a psychiatric patient using principles of rational drug therapy

PO7: Formulate rehabilitation plan of psychiatric patient suffering from chronic illness
 
PO8: Manage psychiatric emergencies efficiently

PO9: Demonstrate empathy and humane approach towards patients and their families and respect their sensibilities

PO10: Demonstrate communication skills of a high order in explaining management and prognosis, providing counseling and giving health education  messages to patients, families and communities

PO11: Demonstrate competence in basic concepts of research methodology and responsible conduct of research

PO12: Organise  appropriate steps in the implementation of national mental health programs, effectively and responsibly

PO13: Discriminate the legal issues in the practise of Psychiatry

PO14: Recognise the special requirements in the practice of Child and adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

PO15: Demonstrate competence in teaching medical/paramedical students, health professionals, members of allied disciplines (e.g. behavioural sciences), law enforcement agencies, families and consumers and members of the public

PO16: Recognise the  ethical considerations in the teaching and practice of Psychiatry