MD Psychiatry

1. MBBS degree from a recognised institution
2. Completed or likely to complete 1-year compulsory internship by the specified date (as per NEET-PG rules)
3. Qualified NEET-PG with a valid score and eligibility percentile
4. Valid medical registration (NMC / State Medical Council)
5. Participation in PG medical counselling through MCC (All India) / KEA (Karnataka) for seat allotment

Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital (SIMSRH), Tumakuru, Karnataka, is a private medical college established by the Sri Shridevi Charitable Trust offering comprehensive medical education and healthcare services. The MD Psychiatry programme is a three-year postgraduate degree designed to develop specialists capable of diagnosing and managing a broad spectrum of mental health and behavioural disorders. The department of Psychiatry at SIMSRH provides clinical training through its multi-specialty teaching hospital, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in OPD, inpatient care, community psychiatry, and therapeutic interventions. The curriculum stresses evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and ethical patient care, balanced with research exposure and seminars. Faculty members include experienced psychiatrists and mental health professionals who mentor residents through case discussions, rounds, and supervised clinical work. With the rising need for mental health services in India, the programme equips graduates for careers in clinical practice, academic medicine, hospital psychiatry, and community mental health initiatives.