Category: Current issues

Sep 26

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine Thematic Issue on Academic Psychiatry Thematic Issue on Academic Psychiatry

In an effort to enhance quality of mental health service in India, psychiatry training at undergraduate & postgraduate education including super speciality are crucial. Sharing of ideas, methods & initiatives are important. Indian journal of Psychological Medicine has taken special interest to encourage psychiatry teachers to publish their work ( undertaken at every level from UG MBBS CBME to Super Specialties) . This special issue is being released on 27th Oct 2024 under leadership of NMC chairman Dr B N Gangadhar, NIMHANS Director Dr Pratima Murthy, University of Western Australia, Prof Mohan Isaac, IPS Southzone President Dr Abhay Matkar, Editor Read more

Sep 14

National Conference on Psychiatry: Teaching Learning Practices In Indian Medical Institutions.16&17 November 2024St John’s Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Joint initiative Indian Teachers of Psychiatry ( IToP) Forum, Indian Psychiatric Society ( IPS) UG & PG Education Subcommittee, Department of Psychiatry, St John’s Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru. Supported byMinds United for Health Sciences & Humanity Trust, Center for Health Information, Psychiatry4u, Infosys Foundation. It is our collective responsibility to advance psychiatric education, and through this conference, we aim to empower each other with the tools and knowledge needed to drive this progress. A forum for skill development that will translate to better outcomes for the patients and communities we serve. We have an exciting and diverse lineup of Read more

Apr 14

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) for Faculty & Postgraduates by Indian Teachers of Psychiatry

Scholarship To Attend CBME For Psychiatry Asst. Prof, Senior Resident & Postgraduates who are keen to attend CBME can apply for scholarship. 10 scholarships each of Rs 2000/- are available for the CBME CME Organized by: -> INDIAN TEACHERS OF PSYCHIATRY (ITOP) FORUM-> MINDS UNITED FOR HEALTH SCIENCES & HUMANITY TRUST, FUNDED BY INFOSYS FOUNDATION Venue : SKIMS Medical College Bemina Srinagar J&KEmail: mindsmysore@gmail.com Details in the attached Flyer

Jun 30

09th July 2023-IToP

Induction Program of IToP “Sunday Special 60 Mins with Psychiatry Teachers” A Pan India Platform To Share Experiences “Teachers Make a Difference” Theme: “Importance of Leadership Training for Psychiatry Teachers” We invite you to Sunday Special 60 Mins with Psychiatry Teachers”A Pan India Platform To Share Experiences“Teachers Make a Difference” A Combined Effort of IPS Faculty Training Task Force, IPS UG Education Sub- Committee and IPS PG Education Sub-Committee on Sunday 9th July 2023 Time 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Program Details 1. Introduction Dr. Vinay HR., MINDS Team, Associate Professor, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences 2. Introduction of Speakers Read more

Feb 21

ZONAL COMPETENCY-BASED PSYCHIATRIC TRAINING: TRAINING OF PSYCHIATRIC FACULTY

Organized by: DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, KING GEORGE’S MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW Aegis by:INDIAN PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY, CENTRAL ZONE In collaboration with:-> INDIAN TEACHERS OF PSYCHIATRY (ITOP) FORUM-> MINDS UNITED FOR HEALTH SCIENCES & HUMANITY TRUST, FUNDED BY INFOSYS FOUNDATION Venue : Conference Hall, Department of Geriatric Mental HealthDate & Time: 04th March, 2023, 09.00 AM – 05.00 PM Scientific Program Program Details: 1. Inauguration Time & Duration: 9:00 – 9:30 am 2.Knowing Trainers- Traineer Expectations of participants(Session 1) Ice breaking ALL FacultyTime & Duration: 9:30 to 10:00 am (30 minutes) 3.Overview of CBME, changes in curriculum(Session 2) Introduction to CBME Dr. Adarsh Read more

Oct 25

NATIONAL CME ON PSYCHIATRY FACULTY TRAINING IN POSTGRADUATE CBME

A joint initiative of:IPS Faculty Training Task Force, IPS PG Education Subcommittee, Department of Psychiatry, St. John’s Medical College Initiative supported by:Indian Teachers of Psychiatry (IToP) Forum, Minds United for Health Sciences & Humanity Trust, Funded by Infosys foundation BLITZ PRESENTATION Category A: Junior Residents, Tutors/Lecturers and Senior Resident (including Fellowship and DM students) Topic: Improving the learning environment for a Psychiatry PG in India. Category B: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Adjunct Professor. Topic: Improving the skills of the PG teacher Last date for abstracts: 15th November, 2022 Abstract limit: 250 words All Abstracts to be sent to the Read more

Jul 16

17th July 2022-IToP

Induction Program of IToP “Sunday Special 60 Mins with Psychiatry Teachers” A Pan India Platform To Share Experiences “Teachers Make a Difference” We invite you to Sunday Special 60 Mins with Psychiatry Teachers”A Pan India Platform To Share Experiences“Teachers Make a Difference” A Combined Effort of IPS Faculty Training Task Force, IPS UG Education Sub- Committee and IPS PG Education Sub-Committee on Sunday 17th July 2022 Time 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Program Details 1. Opening remarks & Introduction of speakers & setting the platformDr. Kiran Kumar K., MINDS Team, Professor, VIMS & RC, Bengaluru 2. Introduction of Speakers By Read more

Jun 24

26th June 2022-IToP

Induction Program of IToP “Sunday Special 60 Mins with Psychiatry Teachers” A Pan India Platform To Share Experiences “Teachers Make a Difference” We invite you to Sunday Special 60 Mins with Psychiatry Teachers”A Pan India Platform To Share Experiences“Teachers Make a Difference” A Combined Effort of IPS Faculty Training Task Force, IPS UG Education Sub- Committee and IPS PG Education Sub-Committee on Sunday 26th June 2022 Time 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Program Details 1. Opening remarks & Introduction of speakers & setting the platformDr. Vinay HR., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences 2. Introduction of Speakers Read more

May 10

15th May, 2022-IToP STEPS

Induction Program of IToP STEP “Sunday Special 60 Mins with Psychiatry Teachers” A Pan India Platform To Share Experiences “Teachers Make a Difference” We invite you to Sunday Special 60 Mins with Psychiatry Teachers”A Pan India Platform To Share Experiences“Teachers Make a Difference” A Combined Effort of IPS Faculty Training Task Force, IPS UG Education Sub- Committee and IPS PG Education Sub-Committee on Sunday 15th May 2022 Time 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Program Details 1. Opening remarks & Introduction of speakers & setting the platformDr. Kiran Kumar K., Professor of Psychiatry, VIMS & RC, Bengaluru 2. Self Directed Learning Read more

Apr 22

24th April, 2022-IToP STEPS

Induction Program of IToP STEP “Sunday Special 60 Mins with Psychiatry Teachers” A Pan India Platform To Share Experiences “Teachers Make a Difference” We invite you to Sunday Special 60 Mins with Psychiatry Teachers”A Pan India Platform To Share Experiences“Teachers Make a Difference” A Combined Effort of IPS Faculty Training Task Force, IPS UG Education Sub- Committee and IPS PG Education Sub-Committee on Sunday 24th April 2022 Time 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Program Details 1. Opening remarks & Introduction of speakers & setting the platform 2. Perspectives on PG Psychiatry Examiners Dr. Henal Shah 3. Resources For Psychiatry Postgraduates Read more