Mridula Kaul
MD PSYCHIATRY
Noida
Summary
Dynamic young psychiatrist with background of Junior Residency in Psychiatry at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, skilled in psychopharmacology and emergency psychiatry. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and comprehensive assessments. Strong communicator with a commitment to ethical practice, actively participating in community outreach and rehabilitation initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Junior Resident ( Psychiatry)
KS Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University, Mangalore, Karanataka
11.2022 - 11.2025
- Adult inpatient and outpatient psychiatry: This includes postings in outpatient and inpatient setups , detailed workups, and discussions with psychopharmacological and psychosocial interventions.
- Specialized skills gained include administration of MECT ( modified electroconvulsive therapy ) , and hands on experience with tDCS ( transcranial direct current stimulation) and oral ketamine for depressive patients
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: This includes work in child psychiatry at KS Hegde medical College and hospital, and a 2 month external posting at NIMHANS , Bangalore
- Neurology and neuropsychiatry: This includes work in neurology department, assessing for psychiatric sequela for neurological disorders, EEG interpretation and working in in patient and out patient department
- Consultation Liaison Psychiatry: Liaison with the departments like general medicine, orthopaedics, general surgery , paediatrics, Obgyn , ICUs etc. for the assessment and management of psychiatric comorbidities, including emergency psychiatry services on daily basis and one month external posting in medicine department
- Psychology: for training in therapies like CBT , mindfulness , BT and group therapies , IQ testing , projection tests
- Rehabilitation posting : includes assessing and applying rehabilitation techniques , skill training , daycare , occupational and vocational training
- Emergency psychiatry - day and night emergency duties throughout the three years of residency
- Community psychiatry - camp visits , home visits , multiple de-addiction camps, school visits and rural health camps and NITTE rural health centre
- worked extensively in psychodermatology, geriatric, psycho- oncology
Casualty Medical Officer
Manas Hospital , Noida, Uttar Pradesh
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted patient assessments to determine medical needs and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care protocols.
- Implemented and monitored clinical guidelines to enhance healthcare delivery.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior medical staff on best practices.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality management systems.
- Managed emergency response protocols to ensure timely interventions and care.
Resident Medical Officer
Kailash Hospital, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted patient assessments to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care protocols.
- Assisted in managing the daily operations of patient wards for improved efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Rotatory Internship
Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pune , Maharashtra
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in patient intake and registration processes to ensure a smooth workflow.
- Managed patients on an outpatient and inpatient basis in the department of ENT, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Medicine, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Radiology, and Obgyn.
- Assisted senior doctors in surgery.
- Collaborated with team members to manage patient records and documentation.
- Observed and learned clinical procedures to enhance knowledge of medical practices.
Education
MD Psychiatry
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University
Mangalore, Karnataka 11.2025
MBBS
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Pune01.2019
High School Diploma - Science
Delhi Public School
Greater Noida 02.2014
Skills
Proficient in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, case formulation, and diagnostic evaluation as per ICD-10, ICD-11, and DSM-5
Skilled in psychopharmacology and somatic treatments, including modified Electroconvulsive Therapy (mECT)
Experienced in managing psychiatric emergencies, de-addiction cases, and liaison psychiatry consultations
Trained in basic Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), supportive therapy, and family therapy
Exposure to community psychiatry, rehabilitation work, and outreach programmes
Competent in research methodology, data analysis using SPSS, and application of standardized psychiatric rating scales
Active participation in CMEs, conferences, workshops, and academic discussions
Experience in teaching undergraduate students and guiding interns during postings
Strong patient counseling and psychoeducation skills
Effective teamwork and collaboration within multidisciplinary clinical settings
Ethical, empathetic, and professional approach to patient care
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation abilities
Accomplishments
- Secured Rank 1 in final MD Psychiatry exam ( theory and practical )
- Secured consolation prize in poster presentation titled "Navigating the storm :A case of treatment resistant rapid cycling BPAD", at BDICON'2025 ( bipolar disorder International Conference)
- Co-author award winning case series , "Catatonia in older adults - insights from a case series", presented at KANCIPS' 2025, Chikkamagaluru, Karanataka
Certification
Certified in basic life support ( BLS) and Advanced cardiac life support ( ACLS) from K.S. Hegde medical academy, NITTE
Conferences / Workshop / CME Attended
2025
- BDICON 2025 – Secured prize in Poster Presentation
- ANCIPS 2025 – Poster Participation and Attendance
- IPS–SZ Mid-term CME – May 2025
- Psychiatry Insight 2025, KMC, Mangalore
2024
- BDICON 2024 – International Conference
- KSHEMA National Level PG CME – 2024 (Paper Presentation)
- KSHEMA CME – Community Medicine – 2024
- AJIMS National Level PG CME – Law and Psychiatry– 2024
- Annual Postgraduate Training Programme – May 2024
- Mock Ethics Committee Workshop (ETHOS 5.0) – November 2024
- CME on Law and Psychiatry– Bhubaneswar, Orissa – September 2024
2023
- Psychiatry Insight – CME Programme, KMC Mangalore – 2023
- Research Methodology Workshop – January 2023 (NITTE Deemed University)
Conferences/ CME organized
Member of the Organizing Committee at CME on “ ‘Womb to Tomb' Unravelling Journey of Psychiatry” from 20th -21st July 2024 organised by Department of Psychiatry, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
Research Project
Principal Investigator in the research project titled “A cross sectional study exploring body dysmorphic disorder , anxiety and quality of life in patients with acne vulgaris" as dissertation under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Shrinivasa Bhat
partial completion of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Psychiatry at Department
of Psychiatry, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University, Mangalore,
Karnataka
Professional references
Dr. Shrinivasa Bhat U., MD
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE deemed to be University, Mangalore
Email: bhat.shrinivasa@gmail.com
Dr. Satheesh Rao, MD, DPM
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE deemed to be University, Mangalore
Email: satheeshrao@nitte.edu.in
Dr. Shishir Kumar,MRCPsych
Associate professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE deemed to be University, Mangalore
Email - shishirkumar@nitte.edu.in
Dr. Smitha, MD, DPM
Assistant Professor,Department of Psychiatry, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE deemed to be University, Mangalore
Email: drsmitha9@gmail.com
Timeline
Completed workshop on good clinical practice and medical education by NITTE - Deemed to be university
01-2025
Fundamentals of Rorschach
08-2024
Basic course in biomedical research by NPTEL with 72%
07-2024
Completed workshop on synopsis and dissertation writing organised by NITTE - deemed to be university
01-2023
Certified in basic life support ( BLS) and Advanced cardiac life support ( ACLS) from K.S. Hegde medical academy, NITTE
12-2022
Junior Resident ( Psychiatry)
KS Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University, Mangalore, Karanataka
11.2022 - 11.2025
Casualty Medical Officer
Manas Hospital , Noida, Uttar Pradesh
06.2022 - 10.2022
Resident Medical Officer
Kailash Hospital, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
11.2021 - 04.2022
Rotatory Internship
Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pune , Maharashtra
01.2019 - 01.2020
MD Psychiatry
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University
MBBS
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
High School Diploma - Science
Delhi Public School