Fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

A Fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry under the specialty of Psychiatry, also known as Psychosomatic Medicine, is designed to provide advanced training in the intersection of psychiatry and general medicine. The duration of the program is generally 12 months but may vary depending on the institute offering the program. The program focuses on core areas like Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms, Medical-Psychiatric Interface, Treatment Modalities, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, etc.Â

An advance training program created especially for psychiatrists, with emphasis on the psychiatric care of patients having comorbid medical conditions. The training process takes place in hospital settings, promoting inter-professional collaboration with other healthcare providers.

Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Applicants must hold an MBBS degree along with an MD/DNB in Psychiatry from a recognized medical institution. Certain programs may also require prior clinical experience in general psychiatry.

The fellowship lasts 1 to 2 years, varying according to the program and institution.

Fees for the course vary from INR 1-5 Lakhs per year, depending on the institution and location.

1. Psychiatrists who want to work with medically complicated patients
2. Medical professionals wishing to specialize in the psychiatric complications of general medicine
3. Those who seek to develop enhanced interdisciplinary clinical capabilities in hospital settings

1. Enhances competency in treating psychiatric disorders in patients who are medically ill
2. Improves teamwork with other medical staff
3. Expands career opportunities within hospitals and educational institutions
4. Leads to better patient outcomes through integrated medical-psychiatric management

Admission to this program may involve:

1. Institution-specific entrance exams
2. Interviews to assess clinical knowledge and interest in the field
3. NEET-SS (for some institutions)

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
2. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore
3. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
4. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
5. Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi

1. Employment in multidisciplinary hospital teams
2. Specialization in psychosomatic medicine and medical psychiatry
3. Career opportunities in research, teaching, and academic institutions
4. Collaboration with general physicians, neurologists, and surgeons

1. Super-specialization in Psychosomatic Medicine
2. PhD in Psychiatry or Mental Health Research
3. Advanced Clinical Fellowships in Neuropsychiatry

1. Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist in hospitals
2. Psychiatry faculty at medical institutions
3. Research positions in psychiatric medicine
4. Private practice specializing in medical psychiatry
5. Psychiatric consultant in corporate healthcare environments

1. Entry-level: INR 8-12 LPA
2. Mid-career: INR 15-20 LPA
3. Senior level: INR 25+ LPA (depending on experience and location)