MD Psychiatry

1. MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission
2. Completion of compulsory rotatory internship before admission
3. Valid permanent or provisional medical registration
4. Qualified NEET-PG with required percentile
5. Admission through centralized postgraduate medical counseling

The MD Psychiatry program at Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga is a structured three-year postgraduate course designed to train competent psychiatrists with strong clinical and academic foundations. The program offers extensive exposure to outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services, emergency psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, and community mental health. Residents are trained in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy basics, and management of acute and chronic mental illnesses. The curriculum integrates academic teaching through seminars, journal clubs, case discussions, and dissertation research. Emphasis is placed on ethical practice, communication skills, and multidisciplinary teamwork, preparing graduates for independent clinical practice, teaching, and further super-specialty training.

1. Appear for NEET-PG examination
2. Secure qualifying NEET-PG score and percentile
3. Register for Karnataka PG Medical Counseling (KEA)
4. Select MD Psychiatry – Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences during choice filling
5. Seat allotment based on merit, category, and seat availability
6. Report to the institute for document verification and fee payment
7. Commencement of the academic session as per RGUHS schedule