DURATION OF THE COURSE
• FRESH GRADUATES – Three Years
• CANDIDATES WITH EXPERIENCE –Two Years. Candidates with minimum of two years experience in the respective subject will be given one year exemption, however he/she has to sit for the first year University Examination at the end of the Second year.
• DIPLOMA HOLDERS – Two Years – Candidates those who have already completed Diploma program in the concerned specialty will be exempted one year of study, however it is mandatory for them to write the thesis and appear for one clinical paper. Special consideration may be given to those who have experience in the same specialty.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY
• MBBS or equivalent degree in Modern Medicine from a recognized university.
• Should be registered with the respective Medical Council / Licensing body
• Commitment to participate in, and complete, any assigned task by the university for the part fulfillment of the PG program requirement.
SELECTION PROCESS /CRITERIA
Based on merit / interview/ Entrance Examination.
The selection process will be open, transparent and accountable. Every applicant who fulfils the eligibility criteria will be given an opportunity to compete for the available seats.
APPLICATION : Application can be obtained from the PG Program coordination office or from the BIU website
Sufficient time will be allowed to enable all requirements of the application process to be completed and submitted.
MD PSYCHIATRY SYLLABUS
Part- I Applied Basic Science
Paper -I – Basic neurosciences & neuropathology, epidemiology and Biostatistics
Paper -II – Behavioural sciences, Psychopathology/Phenomenology
Part –I Examination will be conducted at the end of the first year
Part II Thesis writing
Thesis subject will be chosen and approved by the end of the first year. Thesis should be submitted by the end of the second year and will be examined by the external examiner and internal examiners. The candidate will not be allowed to sit for the final examination without approval of the thesis
Part –III
Paper –III General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Paper –IV Neuropsychiatry, Neurology, Addiction Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
Paper-V Community and Social Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychological Methods of treatment, Psychoparmacology and other treatment methods
Clinical case presentation
Long Case
Short Case
Practical [ OSCE] + Viva
