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- India's psychiatry landscape is evolving with increasing demand for sub/super-specialization courses, particularly in areas like child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and psychotherapy.
- A survey of 142 psychiatrists revealed a strong preference for a 1-year post-doctoral fellowship program and practical examinations for assessments.
- The expansion of these specialized courses is seen as a way to improve training for psychiatrists, allowing them to tailor their education to personal interests and career aspirations.
Article Abstract
Background: India's landscape of sub/super-specialization courses is expanding rapidly. Numerous courses spanning various domains of psychiatry exist, and this trend is poised to continue its upward trajectory. We aimed to assess the need for sub/super-specialization courses in psychiatry in India and explore the structural components of the courses.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. A total of 142 psychiatrists/psychiatry residents from India were surveyed using an online questionnaire after approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee.
Results: "Good" and "intense" need for specialization courses was reported to be highest for child and adolescent psychiatry (68.3%), followed by addiction psychiatry (56.4%) and psychotherapy (55.6%). A 1-year post-doctoral fellowship was reported to be the most preferred course format. Practical examination was suggested to be the preferred summative assessment method for different course formats.
Conclusion: The availability of sub/super-specialization courses presents an opportunity to enhance psychiatrists' training in specific areas of interest. Offering a variety of course options enables psychiatrists to select the most suitable program based on their individual requirements and career goals.
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Article Synopsis
- India's psychiatry landscape is evolving with increasing demand for sub/super-specialization courses, particularly in areas like child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and psychotherapy.
- A survey of 142 psychiatrists revealed a strong preference for a 1-year post-doctoral fellowship program and practical examinations for assessments.
- The expansion of these specialized courses is seen as a way to improve training for psychiatrists, allowing them to tailor their education to personal interests and career aspirations.
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