Q: What is the minimum qualification required for this course? A. Graduation in any stream is the minimum qualification. A background in mental health field is desirable.
Q. Do I have to read some topics before attending this course? A. Reading material will be provided as and when needed.
Q. Can I make on-line payment? A. No. Payment is only accepted through demand draft drawn in favour of 'Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore' payable at Bengaluru. This draft has to be sent by post to 'Centre for Addiction Medicine, Department of Psychiatry NIMHANS, Bangalore-29'.
Q. Will I get to treat patients? A. No. But you will be allowed to observe ward rounds and out patient services. This will involve demonstration by our team members.
Q. Will I get travel and other allowances by NIMHANS? A. No. There is no facility of providing TA/DA for this activity.
Q. Are there any CME credits for this activity? A. No. This activity does not have any CME credits.
Q. Is staying in NIMHANS campus necessary? A. No. You can stay outside NIMHANS and plan your day based on schedule for a particular day.
Q. Is accommodation provided? A. No. The participants have to make their own arrangements for their accommodation..
Q. Will arrangements for food be made? A. No. However, NIMHANS has a canteen and student mess. These facilities can be availed by the participants.
Q. Will there be any test? A. A pre-test and post-test will be held. This is to chart your progress during the course and will have no bearing on your continuation or obtaining a certificate.
Q. Does this course provide me any license to practice Addiction Medicine? A. No. This is not a certificate course and does not provide a practicing license.