Assistant Professor Psychiatry
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Last updated on 28 Nov 2025
Overview
An Assistant Professor in Psychiatry is a clinician-educator who teaches medical students and residents, provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment, and contributes to research and mental health awareness. They play a key role in integrating mental health into general medical education and clinical care.
Job Description
- Teaching & Training: Conduct lectures, case discussions, and clinical postings for MBBS and postgraduate students in psychiatry.
- Clinical Care: Diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders in OPD, inpatient settings, and emergency care; supervise psychotherapy and pharmacological treatments.
- Research & Publications: Guide student research, undertake clinical studies, and contribute to academic publications in mental health.
- Mental Health Outreach: Participate in community psychiatry programs, awareness drives, and mental health camps.
- Administrative & Academic Duties: Contribute to curriculum planning, exam duties, and departmental development activities.
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