Dr. Thippeswamy Vaddar

Involved in Teaching and Training Undergraduates (MBBS, BOT, Psychaitry Nursing) and Postgraduates (MD in Psychiatry, M.Phil/ Master of Psychaitric Social Work and M.Phil/ Master of Clinical Psychology) in Psychosocial Assessment and providing Pcychosocial Interventions for people with psychiatric condtions and their families. Encourages group learning and discussion, and has developed teaching modules on breaking bad news, rapport and confidentaility for MBBS students. Sets question papers, invigilates theory examinations and conducts practical examinations for undergraduate and post graduate courses including M.Phil or Master of Psychiatric Social Work.

Guides M.Phil/Master of Psychiatric Social Work postgraduates in their research activities and seminars. Does research in the field of Psychosocial Assessment and Interventions for people with substance use disorders and their families. Updates my knowledge by attending CMEs, workshops and conferences at internataional, national and state levels.

Guides postgradutes of M.Phil/Master of Psychiatric Social Work in their dissertations, case records and paper presentations. Actively involved in the departmental and institutional other academic activities.