How to Become a Psychiatrist

Can a Arts student become Psychiatrist, how to become Psychiatrist, please provide details???

[Raman Vij]

Psychiatrist is that medical professional who agreement with the diagnosis and cure of the mental problems of his patients.

The Doctors who have successfully completed the entire MBBS programme of study are eligible for specialization in psychiatry.

There are two options to become Psychiatrist

They may either do a postgraduate course (MD) in psychiatry The MD course is of 3 years' duration.

A diploma in psychiatry (DPM) is the other option to adopt this field of medicine

The diploma course is of 2 years.

There is a third option for study that is DNB Diploma of National Board Exam (DNB)

Job Description

Psychiatrist job involve judgment and treat of mental disorders of the human being with the help of various therapies and medication.

Salary
Psychiatrist can expect anywhere between Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 as their starting salary depending upon the competence of the individual doctor.