MD in Psychiatry 

at VMKV Medical College and Hospital, Salem, Salem

VMKV Medical College and Hospital, Salem, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation provides programmes including B.Sc, M.Sc, MD, MS, MBBS in streams such as Medicine & Health Sciences, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Emergency Medical Technology, Microbiology, Physiology, Anatomy, Anaesthesia, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Haematology, ENT, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Community Medicine, Pathology.

Following are the industries that employ MD Dermatology candidates:

Yes, there is a high demand for MD Dermatology professionals in the job market. The increasing awareness of skincare, rising skin diseases, and growing interest in cosmetic dermatology have led to a surge in demand.

Dermatologists are highly sought after in private clinics, hospitals, research organizations, and even in the cosmetic industry. This growing demand presents a vast array of career opportunities for MD Dermatology graduates.

VMKV Medical College and Hospital, Salem, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation offers in-campus placement salaries in the range of INR 12 LPA to MD students.

MD Psychiatry is considered a challenging and rigorous specialisation due to the depth and complexity of the subject. MD Psychiatry requires not only a solid understanding of medical knowledge and human biology but also a deep insight into mental health disorders, their causes, and treatment modalities. 

MD Psychiatry involves intense clinical training, where students are exposed to a variety of mental health conditions, requiring them to develop strong diagnostic skills and the ability to formulate effective treatment plans.

Additionally, psychiatrists need to stay updated on the latest research, medications, and therapies, as mental health care is a rapidly evolving field. 

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the VMKV Medical College and Hospital, Salem, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation is approximately INR 70000 - INR 12600000.

Certain medical fields provide a better balance between professional and personal life.

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

The seats availability for offered courses at VMKV Medical College and Hospital, Salem, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation goes up to 297. Courses offerred by VMKV Medical College and Hospital, Salem, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation are approved by eminent Government bodies such as NMC.

In MD Psychiatry, the curriculum typically covers a broad range of topics that provide in-depth knowledge of mental health, disorders, treatments, and therapy techniques. The major subjects include:

• Basic Sciences and Neurobiology of Psychiatry

• Psychiatric Diagnosis and Assessment

• Psychopathology

• Psychopharmacology

• Psychotherapy and Counseling Techniques

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• Geriatric Psychiatry

• Forensic Psychiatry

• Neuropsychiatry

• Addiction Psychiatry

• Research Methodology