The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Psychiatry at KIST Medical College & Teaching Hospital is a three-year postgraduate residency program that trains doctors to become specialist mental health professionals. The curriculum covers general adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and community psychiatry. Residents gain clinical experience in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders using psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions. The program includes rotations in inpatient units, outpatient clinics, emergency psychiatry, and community mental health centers, emphasizing research and ethical practice. Graduates are prepared to work as consultant psychiatrists in hospitals, mental health clinics, rehabilitation centers, and academic institutions.
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