Postgraduation in Psychology with at least 60% Marks in under- and postgraduate course
Through an entrance examination conducted by KG Medical University
3-6 years
Fellowship in Geriatric Mental Health:
MD Psychiatry (with 1 year of post degree experience as Senior Resident), OR
DM Geriatric Mental Health
Through an entrance examination conducted by KG Medical University
1 year
Psychology internship : one month duration
Postgraduate degree in Psychology or enrolled in MA (Psychology) for at least 1 year in to the course
on request of candidate and approval of the administration of KGMU
1 month
DM (Geriatric Mental Health)
Student
Title of Thesis
Guide / co-guide
Dr Pooja Vilas Misal
(2019-2022)
Effect of vitamin B12 supplementation in late life depression : a randomized control trial (intra mural grant for 2 years- 2020-22)
Dr.Shrikant Srivastava, Dr.Bhupendra Singh, Dr. Vivek Agarwal, Dr. S.K. Singh, Dr. Wahid Ali
Dr Vidya KL
(2019-2022)
Effect of priming on adjunctive repetitive trans cranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of late life depression: A prospective randomized sham controlled study
Dr. Shrikant Srivasatava, Dr. Bhupendra Singh, Dr. Sujita Kumar Kar
Dr. Nimitha K.J. (2018-21)
Health related quality of life and depression in older adults with knee osteoarthritis pain- cross sectional telephonic survey during COVID-19 pandemic
Dr Bhupendra Singh, Dr R.N. Srivastava, Dr Radheshyam, Dr Rakesh Kumar Tripathi and Dr Shrikant Srivastava
Dr. Mithun Biswas (2018-21)
Effect of exogenous melatonin on inflammatory protein (S100B) and clinical correlation: a case control study
Taste threshold changes in geriatric depression with SSRI and SNRI treatment
Dr Shrikant Srivastava, Dr Vivek Agarwal
Dr. Akanksha Sonal (2015-18)
Risk factors for non-fatal suicidal self-directed violence in elderly: case control study
Dr. S.C Tiwari, Dr. AA, Mahdi, Dr. Shrikant Srivasta, Dr. Nisha Mani Pandey
Dr. Sunil Suthar (batch 2014-17)
Study of phenomenology and serum biomarkers in elderly patients with delirium
Dr. S.C. Tiwari, Dr. AA Mahadi
Dr. Ravi M. Soni (Batch 2013-16)
"A study of Correlation of Serum homocysteine level with Changes in MRI brain and Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in Alzheimer's disease patients"
Dr. S. C. Tiwari,Dr. Neera Kohli, Dr. Abbas Ali Mahdi
Dr. Abdul Qadir Jilani (Batch 2011-14)
A study of cholinergic function in patient with Alzheimer Disease
Dr. S. C. Tiwari, Dr. Shrikant Shrivastava, Dr. Abbas A Mahdi, Dr. Vineeta MittaL
PhD Course
Student
Title of thesis
Guide/ Co-Guide
Mrs. Anamika Srivastava (Batch 2016)
Is QEEG a Marker of Cognition in Depression? A Case Control Study (Continuing…)
Dr. Shrikant Srivastava
Mrs. Archana Singh (Batch 2016)
Effect of psychoeducation on short-term outcome in patients with late life depression: A randomized control trial (Continuing…..)
Dr. Shrikant Srivastava, Bhupendra Singh
Dr. Shamsi Akbar
(Batch 2011)
A study of psychiatric morbidity, quality of life and expectations of inmates of old age homes in northern india
Dr. S.C. Tiwari, Dr. R.K. Garg, Dr. Nisha Mani Pandey,Dr. Rakesh Kumar Tripathi
Dr. Prakash Kumar
(Batch 2010)
Effectiveness of occupational therapy program in dementia patients
Dr. S.C. Tiwari, Dr. A. B. Dey, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Tripathi
Dr. Khushboo Rani
(Batch- 2008)
A study of the impact of yoga nidra on psychological problems in the patient of menstrual disorders
Dr. S.C. Tiwari, Dr. Neena Srivastava, Dr Uma Singh, Dr Archana Ghildiyal,Dr. Suresh Baranwal
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Tripathi (Batch 2006)
A Clinical Psychological Study of Cognitive Functioning as a Determinant of Quality of Life amongst Urban Elderlies
Dr. S.C. Tiwari
List of Fellows in Geriatric Mental Health
Name of Student
Academic session
Dr Parul Prasad
2018-19
Dr Akanksha Sonal
2018-19
Dr Isha Sharma
2017-18
Dr Juniad Nabi Bhatta
2017-18
Dr A Q Jilani
2014-15
Dr Hitesh Khuran
2014-15
Dr Dhanjay Chavan
2012-13
Dr Santosh Kumar
2011-12
Post Doctoral Fellow:
Dr Nisha Mani Pandey
"Developing Modules for Cognitive Enhancement for illiterate Older Adults with Cognitive Deficits" under the supervision of Dr Girishwar Misra, Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishvavidyalay, Vardha, Maharashtra and Dr. S. C. Tiwari, Professor & Head, Department of Geriatric Mental Health.
Academic Activities organised by Geriatric Mental Health
2013 - IAGMH conference
2018 - IAGMH CME
ACADEMIC & TRAINING SERVICES:
The department was engaged in the following teaching & training activities during this year:
Short Clinics (Final year MBBS students )
Long Clinics (IInd and IIIrd Year MBBS students )
Systemic lectures : As per schedule 10 lectures of 8th and 9th semester
Demonstrations for first year MBBS students on relevant psychological and psycho-geriatric topics.
Teaching and training to Junior and Senior Residents through supervised OPD work up, case documentations, psychological and cognitive assessments, case discussions and management.Currently three DMSR in Geriatric Mental Health, three Non-PG Junior residents and one non-DM senior resident are being trained in the department.Weekly Didactic- Seminars on different topics, Case Conferences and Journal Clubs are being organized, presented and attended by trainee and faculty of the department on weekly basis in the department and during the clinical grand rounds of the Medical University.
Since 2010 summer the Department is organizing a one week In-house Training Workshops in Geriatric Mental Health twice a year i.e. Summer and Winter for IInd/IIIrd year PG students; which is now named as Skill Development Workshops in Geriatric Mental Health. Till now, this programme has been attended by 155 PG students of MD psychiatry from different parts of country. All faculty members, research staff, residents, paramedical staff of the department as well as invited experts provide their expert opinion, inputs and tips for managing mentally ill elderly. Dr D.K. Vatsal, Neurosurgeon, has been guest faculty for teaching on Neuro-imaging: CT Scan Head for many consecutive years.