1. • Was involved in introducing psychodynamic
orientation in the clinical and teaching at that
time in the institute and also was responsible
for introducing some reforms in the
functioning of wards
Satish Malik 1971
2. • Went on strike, relay hunger strike to fight
against the residency program which was
already there in AIIMS and PGI Chandigarh S
Vijayakumar batch of 1973
3. • Joint conference of psychiatry,
neurology,neurosurgery tookplace in 1979;
school mental health programme was
initiated in 1982
GOWRI DEVI MANDADI 1979
4. • Joined in 1972 for MD at the All India Institute of
Mental Health.Despite the turbulence and
tribulations the integration of mental hospital and
Institute happened and NIMHANS came into being
during our final year making us belong to the the
first batch of MD from NIMHANS in 1975. I remember
NIMHANS above all for the making of the teacher in
me, which I have recollected on the first alumni
sovenir. Coming to NIMHANS campus has always
been an experience of reliving some treasured
moments
KUMAR KRISHNA.A 1972
5. • Best time of life and learning and got married
to co-professional (Sujatha Sharma, Clinical
Psychologist)
Avdesh Sharma 1980
6. • as one of the third batch of students. I do not know how many
of my batch mates are around but Dr GNN Reddy today looks
younger than he was in 1957, and Jayaram is as sprightly as
ever. Every thing was new – new environment – Wilson
gardens for residence and some (walking) distance away AIIMH
as it was know then. Impressive Building, new Team, a change
in schedule of work, a canteen serving hot coffee (in Glass
tumblers) and vadai – solemn teachers and an awe Inspiring
Director. The team work was new, - a psychiatrist, a clinical
psychologist and a social worker. Working together was really
good. Clinical work and case presentation in the morning,
Lectures and out patient services in the evening, weekly
clinical meeting and journal clubs was the routine...
M Sarada Menon 1957 DPM
7. • The Mecca of Mental Health for me, it gave
me all the knowledge I ever wanted, the
attitude, approach & sensibility, the
processing skills. Unforgettable wonderful
memories of all the teachers, the batch & the
hostel.
Raman Khosla,1985
8. • Enjoyed working with Drs Mahal, Kapur, SMC, KNS,
HSN, VVR, Mani, Verma,Reddy, Swamy. Strong
phenomenology Robust case conferences Good
mentoring by Geeta Shetty, Janakiramaiah,
Kalyansundar. Was part of the beginings of
community psychiatry and new family wards Great
social events - RLK sang "yeh Raate Yeh Mausam"
Hostel life was eventful
Anand Pandurangi-batch of 1975
9. • I am eagerly looking forward to the meet. No doubt it would be
special for me. Perhaps I am hoping to meet many of my
friends after more than fifty years.It was with great forethought
and sincere efforts Dr MV Govindaswamy started the All India
Institute of Mental Health. This was a forerunner institute for
entire Asia. It had attracted students from China, Malaysia,
Burma (Myanmar), Indonesia, Thailand, Ceylon(Sri Lanka) in
addition to students from all over India. There were WHO
consultants.
Venkataramiah DPM (1959)and worked as part time clinical tutor
in psychiatry 1965-1974 at AIIMH and as Asst Prof in Psychiatry
and RMO NIMHANS 1974-1980
10. • Great fun, bonhomie, learning, camaraderie,
friends who have lasted a lifetime
PSVN Sharma, 1979 Batch.
11. • Great time. Lots of Kannada dramas & skits
Revival of Resident Doctors Association
NMHP beginning....
NM Patil 1984
12. • Enacted a drama (by P.G. students) FIRST in h/o
NIMHANS in 1972 Started VEG section in NIMHANS
Gents Hostel in 1971 1st batch of P.G. Studenta to
start community mental health visit to Sakalwara
which inspired me in my future build up of
community psychiatry.
KR Sridhar 1971
13. •Exposure to Indian PSYCHOLOGY kindled an interest in one to
pursue VEDANTA. I understand that the most stimulating
Wednesday Clinical Conference- all encompassing, no holds
barred ALL RANKS multi disciplinary which was a great
teaching tool was since discontinued. What a pity. It indeed
was a UNIFYING force in more senses than one! I enjoyed it
and benefited from it immensely. It was also a training in public
speaking and scientific presentation in front of a critical
audience. In my firm opinion, it should be RE-COMMENDED for
the benefit of ALL the TRAINEES of all the departments. It will
provide inter-disciplinary cohesion and healthy interaction.
Gopalakrishnan N 1969
