March 14, 2026
The Postgraduate Training Program 2026 was inaugurated at the Department of Psychiatry, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, organized in association with the Indian Psychiatric Society – Tamil Nadu Chapter and the Kongunadu Branch.
The inaugural function was held on March 14, 2026 at the B-Block Auditorium of PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore.
Dr. Syed Ummar I., Chairman of the Organizing Committee, delivered the welcome address. Dr. Priyadharshini T., Senior Resident from the Department of Psychiatry, rendered the prayer song.
The presidential address was delivered by Dr. C. Sadhanand, President of the Tamil Nadu Chapter of the Indian Psychiatric Society. The inaugural address was delivered by Dr. T.M. Subba Rao, Principal of PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research.
Dr. Y. Arul Prakash, President of the South Zone of the Indian Psychiatric Society, participated as the Guest of Honour and addressed the gathering.
During the event, Dr. N. Arunkumar, Honorary General Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Chapter of the Indian Psychiatric Society, presented the IPS-TN Annual Report.
The training program aims to enhance the academic knowledge and clinical skills of postgraduate students in psychiatry and provide them with updated insights into modern mental health care practices.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Pradeep Palaniappan, Secretary of the Organizing Committee. The program concluded with the National Anthem.