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Undergraduate training in psychiatry an evaluation
A Tharyan1, S Datta, K Kuruvilla
1Anna Tharyan, Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|July 22, 2011
Summary
Undergraduate psychiatric training in India is crucial for improving mental healthcare access. This study evaluated a medical program
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Medical Education
Background:
- The Indian healthcare system faces challenges in delivering adequate psychiatric services.
- There is a recognized need to enhance the number of mental health professionals.
- Undergraduate training is a key strategy to address this deficit.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the M.B.B.S. Psychiatric Training Programme at Christian Medical College.
- To assess gains in theoretical knowledge and clinical skills among trainees.
- To examine changes in trainee attitudes towards psychiatry.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation of the existing undergraduate psychiatric training program.
- Assessment of theoretical knowledge acquisition.
- Assessment of clinical skill development and attitude shifts.
Main Results:
- The program aimed to improve psychiatric service delivery through enhanced training.
- Evaluation focused on skill development and attitude changes.
- Specific results regarding skill and attitude gains are detailed within the full study.
Conclusions:
- Strengthening undergraduate psychiatric training is vital for improving mental healthcare in India.
- The M.B.B.S. program at Christian Medical College was assessed for its impact on professional development.
- Effective training can increase the pool of qualified professionals to treat psychiatric disorders.
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