Evaluation of psychiatry training in India: A survey of young psychiatrists under the aegis of research, education, and training foundation of Indian Psychiatric Society

Psychiatry training in India

“…Some of the areas which can be considered on priority basis include forensic psychiatry, child psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, neuro-imaging, and neuro-modulation interventions. [ 4 ] Identification of deficit areas: Residents/trainees from different institutes in which certain areas/specialty training is considered as deficit areas can be given priority for training in institutes of repute. Some of the deficits in the training can also be fulfilled by developing innovative training programs, such as online continuing medical education (CME) programs with credit points, which can act both as knowledge enhancing activities and also standardize the training.…”

“…Some of the deficits in the training can also be fulfilled by developing innovative training programs, such as online continuing medical education (CME) programs with credit points, which can act both as knowledge enhancing activities and also standardize the training. [ 4 ] Self-evaluation: Exposure to academics and subsequent self-evaluation of one’s own performance in student-run seminars have been found to be quite helpful for overall growth of an individual academically as well as clinically. [ 4 ] At the organization level, IPS needs to organize CMEs with focus on psychotherapies and hands-on training for young psychiatrists and those interested.…”

“…[ 4 ] Self-evaluation: Exposure to academics and subsequent self-evaluation of one’s own performance in student-run seminars have been found to be quite helpful for overall growth of an individual academically as well as clinically. [ 4 ] At the organization level, IPS needs to organize CMEs with focus on psychotherapies and hands-on training for young psychiatrists and those interested. This will help in capacity building and improving patient care.…”

“…This will help in capacity building and improving patient care. [ 4 ] Research grants: Ongoing attempts to address these issues in India include the institution of travel or research grants/awards, conferences, workshops, and more recently webinars. An academic initiative such as Training Initiative for Psychiatry Postgraduates (TIPPS) provides learning materials oriented to professional examinations.…”

“…Some of the areas which can be considered on priority basis include forensic psychiatry, child psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, neuro-imaging, and neuro-modulation interventions. [ 4 ]…”