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This review aims to explore and characterize the existing evidence on undergraduate psychiatry training in India, focusing on curricular models and challenges.

July 29, 2026Indian Journal of Psychological MedicineOpen Access

Undergraduate Psychiatry Training in India: A Scoping Review of Curricular Models, Stakeholder Perspectives, and Implementation Challenges

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PKPartha Sarathi KunduInstitute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research SRSagarika RaySaha Institute of Nuclear Physics APAmit Kumar PalAll India Institute of Medical Sciences

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Scoping review maps curricular models and implementation barriers of undergraduate psychiatry training in India, highlighting stakeholder insights.

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This review aims to explore and characterize the existing evidence on undergraduate psychiatry training in India, focusing on curricular models and challenges.
Conducted a scoping review following the Population-Concept-Context framework.
Searched databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and OpenAlex until April 7, 2026.
Included empirical studies, reviews, curricula, and policy documents related to MBBS training in psychiatry.
Identified a transition to a competency-based curriculum under the National Medical Commission.
Noted improvements in knowledge and attitudes due to interactive teaching, but challenges like stigma and low examination stakes persisted.
Found major barriers including faculty shortages and infrastructure issues, while advocating for faculty development as a path forward.

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Kundu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a2a3c8da07d9defa64a1 https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176261469899

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Scoping review maps curricular models and implementation barriers of undergraduate psychiatry training in India, highlighting stakeholder insights.

Undergraduate Psychiatry Training in India: A Scoping Review of Curricular Models, Stakeholder Perspectives, and Implementation Challenges

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