Undergraduate Psychiatry Programme

The undergraduate psychiatry programme is designed to equip medical students with the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to function effectively as medical officers. Through this programme, students develop competencies in diagnosing and managing common psychiatric conditions, formulating management plans, delivering shared care, making appropriate referrals, and practicing effective communication in clinical settings. The structured curriculum integrates theoretical concepts with hands-on clinical experience.

A lecture on cultivating psychological resilience for medical school is delivered to first-year students by a member of the psychiatry department.

During their fourth and final years, students maintain a psychiatry logbook, documenting learning objectives and activities completed during clinical appointments. This logbook also allows space for reflective notes and feedback from clinical staff, fostering self-assessment and continuous improvement.

General Objectives of the Programme

By the end of the psychiatry training programme, students are expected to:

• Identify biological, psychological, and social factors influencing health and illness
• Apply scientific knowledge of psychology, sociology, and psychiatric principles in clinical care
• Diagnose and manage a range of psychiatric conditions commonly seen in general practice
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families affected by mental illness
• Develop and apply effective communication and counselling skills
• Understand and apply ethical and legal principles in psychiatric care
• Promote mental health and engage in preventive strategies at the community level
• Deliver personalized mental healthcare within primary care settings

Teaching and Learning Methods

Our training approach includes

• Consultant- and senior-led ward rounds
• Clinic-based teaching sessions
• Small group case-based discussions and problem-based learning
• Large group para-clinical module teaching
• Opportunities to build leadership skills and teamwork in clinical settings

We are committed to producing well-rounded medical graduates who are capable of addressing mental health needs in both hospital and community settings.