Indlas Hospital in Vijayawada stands as a leading institution in mental health care, with a legacy spanning over four decades. Founded by Dr. Indla Ramasubba Reddy, the hospital has provided compassionate treatment to lakhs of individuals and families affected by psychiatric disorders. Accredited for the DNB Psychiatry program, Indlas Hospital is known for its excellence in academics and clinical services, offering modern diagnostic facilities and a dedicated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. Dr Shubham Gautam who recently completed his DNB in Psychiatry from Indlas hospital, shares his views about the place and answers some key questions to guide aspirants into choosing this place. He can be further contacted on 7838045317 for any questions.
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Q1: What is your Current Designation?
A: Iam a Consultant Psychiatrist
Q2: What was your NEET PG/DNB rank?
A: My rank was 13,000.
Q3: How many consultants are there in your Psychiatry department?
A: There are 4 consultants in my department.
Q4: What are the usual working hours?
A: The working hours are from 9 AM to 7 PM.
Q5: How many emergency duties do you have per week, and what do they involve?
A: We have one week of emergency duties every month. The duties are light during the 1st and 2nd years, accompanying Senior Residents. Later, responsibilities increase. Work includes managing aggressive patients, late-night admissions, emergency and acute psychiatric care, administering and managing ECT and related procedures.
Q6: Are you allowed to handle patients directly? What procedures have you performed?
A: Yes, we are allowed to interact directly with patients. I have performed ECT, ketamine therapy, rTMS, CRT, virtual reality therapy, and various other therapies.
Q7: How are the academics? Do you have case presentations?
A: Academics are rigorous with twice-weekly presentations, case discussions, journal clubs, and quizzes. Additionally, there is once-a-week NBE online webinars. Formative assessments occur four times in total, concluding with a final DNB exam.
Q8: What is the pass rate? Have your seniors passed?
A: The pass rate is around 50-60%. Some of my seniors have successfully passed.
Q9: How satisfied are you with your choice of institute?
A: I am very satisfied with my choice.
Q10: What are the stipend and accommodation details?
A: The stipend is ₹50,000 as per government rules. Accommodation is provided—a three-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and washroom.
Q11: Any other information you would like to share?
A: It is a tertiary center with very good exposure and a wide variety of cases. We have a Rehabilitation Center with 100 beds and the Indlas Child Guidance Center, which is pan-India with five branches specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, are very good. There is also a Neuromodulation Clinic. The consultants are well-known, including past National IPS presidents.
Q12: Why did you choose this hospital?
A: I chose this hospital for three main reasons:
- Exposure across general adult, rehabilitation, neuromodulation, and child psychiatry.
- Hands-on exposure to a wide variety of cases.
- Highly reputed directors leading the institute.
Pass percentage is 75-90% doctor.