VELPRASHANTH VENKATESAN
Hyderabad, Telangana **************@*****.*** 978-***-****
I'm a psychiatrist by choice, with passion for mental health awareness. I enjoy writing/blogging about everyday struggles of the human mind. I also intend to use music and public speech as mediums of psychoeducation. I have done my thesis on Evoked potentials/ERP. I have extensive practice in handling psychiatric emergencies, brain stimulation, child and de- addiction psychiatry with ability to co-ordinate a team inclusive of clinical psychologist and social worker.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Resident of Psychiatry
Central Institute of Psychiatry - Ranchi, Jharkhand July 2019 to Present
I am responsible for managing In-patient, Out-patient and emergency services in General psychiatry, Child psychiatry and Epilepsy Clinic on daily basis along with admission and management of patients at the Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at CIP, Ranchi. I am also involved in clinical research and teaching of Junior Residents and Nursing staff.
EDUCATION
Master's in Psychiatry
Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi - Ranchi, Jharkhand May 2016 to May 2019
Bachelor's in MBBS
Government Kilpauk Medical College - Chennai, Tamil Nadu August 2009 to April 2014
SKILLS / IT SKILLS
•Psychopharmacology (4 years)
•Brain Stimulation (3 years)
•Epilepsy and EEG (3 years)
•Developmental Psychopathology (1 year)
•Teaching (1 year)
•Clinical Research (4 years)
ONLINE PROFILE
http://www.indianmindology.com
https://www.facebook.com/velprashanth.venkatesan
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
Best Junior Resident
May 2018
This award is given each year by the Central Institute of Psychiatry, during its 'Foundation Day' (May 17'th ) for the Junior Resident of psychiatry, who had shown outstanding achievement and dedication in work.
Topper of the Batch 2016-2019
June 2019
I was the "Topper of the Batch" in my final MD Psychiatry University Exams, conducted by Ranchi University at Central Institute of Psychiatry.
Best Delegate Award - Model United Nations CHARM-2014
October 2014
I received the 'Best Delegate' award at the Model United Nations, meeting at CHARM(Chengalpattu Academic And Research Meet) - 2014, held at Government Chengalpattu Medical College.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
CBT Certification
June 2020 to Present
After extensive training and exposure to 'Cognitive Behavioural Therapy' during my MD Psychiatry course, it made sense to get another focused accredited course in CBT, so had taken this extensive training in CBT and received a practitioner certificate from 'The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology'.
NGO, NON- PROFIT / STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
IFMSA - SCOPH Member
April 2013 to April 2014
I was the member of "Standing Committee on Public Health"(SCOPH) in the "International Federation of Medical Students Association"(IFMSA), and represented India at the March Meetings,Tunisia- 2014.
PROJECTS / PAPERS PRESENTED
Prof.M.Murugappan Poster Sessions
https://search.proquest.com/openview/ffd4424032764393c4e551e6c00559c8/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=226504 February 2020
My paper " Can Reward Hypersensitivity be a marker of Bipolar Vulnerability - An ERP Study" was selected for poster presentation under Prof.M.Murugappan poster sessions at ANCIPS-2020, Kolkata.