Department of Psychiatry
1.About Department :
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College & Hospital, Sangli. 416414 were established in June 2005. It is the constituent unit of “Bharati Vidyapeeth University” which has been awarded ‘A’ grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) in 2004 & 2012.
The college is housed in a five-storey building providing excellent environment for its academic activities as per MCI norms. The college admits 150 students per year for M.B.B.S. through NEET Examination.
The students get their clinical training “hands on experience” in the 950 bedded hospital including super specialty adjacent to the college. The hospital is well equipped with ultra modern instruments and facilities for undergraduate and postgraduate training of students.
The department of psychiatry at Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College & Hospital, Sangli came into existence in 2005 with the aim of teaching the undergraduate students and to provide quality psychiatry cares to needy and to produce an able medical professional. The Psychiatry ward with 30 beds is almost always full. There are adequate number of outpatient, and inpatients.
The department of psychiatry is located in the Hospital building. It has got all the required infra-structure, staff and space as per norms laid down by MCI/NMC for conducting UG & PG Courses. At present department trains undergraduates in M.B.B.S. Course & Post Graduate Degree (MD) Course from May 2014 . which got MCI recognition in 2017 .
The department has well experienced senior staff members. The department regularly runs Post Graduate training programme as per PG curriculum and conducts Clinical posting and Lectures for undergraduates .
The department has organised two CME’s which were accredited by Maharashtra Medical Council.
2.Facilities Available :
1. ECT
2. Special clinics
3. Psychological & IQ Testing
4. Bio feedback
5. Other special facilities being provided by the department.
6. Medico-Legal Services
7. Facility for care and stay of Acute cases (Emergency case)
8. Chronic Psychiatry care facility
3.Staff info :
Sr. No. Name of the Staff Designation
01. Dr. S. J. Gaikwad Professor & HOD
02. Dr. N. P. Patil Professor
03. Dr. S. U. Ghatge Asst. Professor
04. Dr. S. V. Kulkarni Asst. Professor
05. Dr. M. A. Kumbhar Asst. Professor
06. Dr. A. M. Anuse Senior Resident
07. Dr. J.S. Tekale Senior Resident
4.Working Time :
9am to 4.30pm - - Emergency and casualty services - 24 hours.
5.Contact Details :
(0233)2601592/93/94