Branch Of Medicine Research Articles

Geriatric Medicine in the Medical Curriculum: A MUST in the Globally Aging World

Geriatrics is a branch of medicine concerned with diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases in older people and problems specific to aging. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the number of people aged 65 or older is projected to grow from an estimated 524 million in 2010 to nearly 1.5 billion in 2050. The burden of diseases in the aging population will dramatically impact healthcare expenses in low- and middle-income countries and even developed ones. A preventive approach is essential. The role of medical institutions and inclusion of geriatrics in the medical curriculum have become important. However, incorporating geriatrics into the medical curriculum is associated with various issues and challenges: compact pre-existing curriculum, attitudes of teachers and students, and shortage of teaching geriatricians. An individualized institutional approach to curricular integration guided by the American Geriatrics Society’s minimum required competencies for the undergraduate will circumvent these challenges.

5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Red Led in Endodontics: A Narrative Review and Case Report.

The present study aims to discuss the main factors involving the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid together with red LED light and its application in endodontic treatment through a narrative review and a case report. Persistence of microorganisms remaining on chemical-mechanical preparation or intracanal dressing is reported as the leading cause of failure in endodontics. Photodynamic therapy has become a promising antimicrobial strategy as an aid to endodontic treatment. Being easy and quick to apply, it can be used both in a single session and in several sessions, as well as not allowing forms of microbial resistance. 5-aminolevulinic acid in combination with red LED light has recently been studied in many branches of medicine, with good results against numerous types of bacteria including Enterococuss faecalis. The case report showed how bacterial count of CFU decreased by half (210 CFU/mL), after 45 min of irrigation with a gel containing 5% of 5-aminolevulinic acid compared to the sample before irrigation (420 CFU/mL). The subsequent irradiation of red LED light for 7 min, the bacterial count was equal to 0. Thus, it is concluded that the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid together with red LED light is effective in endodontic treatment.

TREATMENT OF FRACTURES IN COVID-19 PATIENTS

Since February 2020, COVID-19 cases have been registered in many countries around the world. Today, it is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the health care system in all countries. Huge financial and human resources are involved in providing care to infected patients. Traumatology is one of the branches of medicine that cannot suspend its activities despite the danger of an epidemic. The level of injuries decreases somewhat during periods of self-isolation and restrictions on social activities, but remains significant. In most cases, patients with acute trauma, if necessary for surgical treatment, were hospitalized for examination and preparation for surgical treatment. A large number of recommendations have been developed, which, however, can be combined in the following four important areas: prevention of unnecessary contacts, patient transfers, operations, limiting the number of consultations, visitors, reducing waiting times, treatment, personal protective equipment. All patients with fractures who can be treated conservatively and on an outpatient basis should not be hospitalized. In a pandemic, such cases should also include fractures in which surgical treatment shortens the patient's recovery time but does not improve the final long-term outcome of treatment, such as fractures of the clavicle, humerus, distal radial bone with acceptable fragment position. Detailed information on the selection of patients of all surgical profiles, screening, location and scope of care, anti-epidemic requirements for staff and patients, maintenance and exchange of medical records, recommendations for the rest of medical staff is contained in the recommendations of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Priority A includes interventions that must be performed as a matter of urgency (up to 24 hours). These include open fractures; fractures of the femoral neck in young people; pelvic fractures accompanied by bleeding; fractures with damage to large vessels; compartment syndrome; dislocations; necrotic fasciitis; closed fractures when compromising soft tissues; complex fractures (external fixation only). Priority B includes urgent (up to 48 hours) operations to be performed for fractures of the femoral neck in the elderly, fractures of the talus, fractures of the femoral and tibial shafts and distal femur. All other fracture surgeries are a priority and can be performed within two weeks. All planned operations are prioritized D and E and can be postponed for three months or more. If outpatient treatment is not possible and emergency hospitalization is required for urgent / urgent surgical treatment (eg, femoral fracture), the patient should be screened for COVID-19 as soon as possible. If there is a viral disease clinic, hospitalization should be carried out in a specially designated box (ward / ward) until the patient's status is clarified. If the test is negative, the patient is transferred to the general department for further surgical treatment. The problem of fracture treatment in patients with COVID-19 is very relevant and needs further study. Despite the reduction in the incidence of COVID-19 worldwide, the development of treatment protocols for victims of fractures and respiratory endemic diseases is an urgent task. According to the literature, an individual approach to the treatment of each patient with skeletal bone fractures and COVID-19 significantly improves the results of treatment.

Policy Optimization in Dynamic Bayesian Network Hybrid Models of Biomanufacturing Processes

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing is a rapidly growing industry with impact in virtually all branches of medicine. Biomanufacturing processes require close monitoring and control, in the presence of complex bioprocess dynamics with many interdependent factors, as well as extremely limited data due to the high cost of experiments and the novelty of personalized bio-drugs. We develop a new model-based reinforcement learning framework that can achieve human-level control in low-data environments. A dynamic Bayesian network is used to capture causal interdependencies between factors and predict how the effects of different inputs propagate through the pathways of the bioprocess mechanisms. This model is interpretable and enables the design of process control policies that are robust against model risk. We present a computationally efficient, provably convergent stochastic gradient method for optimizing such policies. Validation is conducted on a realistic application with a multidimensional, continuous state variable. History: Accepted by Bruno Tuffin, Area Editor for Simulation. Funding: This work was partially supported by National Institute of Standards and Technology [Grant 70NANB17H002]. Supplemental Material: The online appendix is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/ijoc.2022.1232 .

Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Sleeplessness and their Effect on Society

Sleep is one of the attributes of wellness that needs further research and is often neglected in all disciplines of medicine except Psychiatry. The important aspects of sleep are Rapid Eye movement (REM) sleep, Non- Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep and Dreaming. This review mentions the fundamental processes of sleep, the causes of sleep deprivation and dreaming. The physiological changes that occur through sleep are discussed along with medications aids in sleeping and the substances that affect or change the sleep pattern. The common factors associated with sleeplessness are emotional or mental tension, anxiety, depression, work problems, and an unsatisfactory sex life. Sleep medicine as a recent branch of medicine is reviewed as well as the use of Plant Medicine to deal with sleep disorders. Common substances used to induce sleep are hypnotic sedatives, and over the counter medications such as Benadryl and Nyquil. Alcohol is also used as a sleep aid. Herbal medicines are also commonly used as sleep aids. How sleep medication affects then biological pathways of man is emphasized (The Biochemistry of Sleep). Two hypothetical enzymes are proposed for the Biochemical Pathway starting with tryptophan and terminating in melatonin, a known sleep hormone. The two hypothetical enzymes proposed are 5-hydroxytryptophan synthetase and 5-hydroxytryptophan decarboxylase. The major problems associated with insufficient in the society is explained as well as the causes of sleep deprivation in this modern civilization. Some of the behavioral changes in the society that have contributed to sleep problems are shift work, increased work hours and extensive socialization.

Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy for Bladder Cancer Detection: Where Do We Stand?

Introduction: Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is a relatively new technology that allows for a real-time in situ microscopic characterization of tissue lesions, being able to discriminate between low- and high-grade ones. After a first period of slow diffusion caused by technological limitations and elevated costs, CLE applications are rapidly spreading in different branches of medicine, and there is mounting evidence of its advantages for the management of different tumors such as bladder cancer (BCa), from both a diagnostic and a clinical point of view. In this systematic review (SR), we evaluate the state-of-the-art CLE for BCa management. Material and methods: We performed an SR and quality assessment analysis of the current literature in this regard following the PRISMA guidelines. All data were independently verified by two different authors and discrepancies were solved by a third author. Moreover, a quality-assessment analysis according to QUADAS-2 criteria was performed to evaluate the studies selected for SR. Results: A total of 158 articles were retrieved; of which 79 were rejected and 38 were removed as duplicates. After article selection, seven prospective studies were assessed for data extraction. These accounted for 214 patients overall, with a correspondence rate between CLE and histopathological examination ranging from 54.6 to 93.6%. Regarding quality assessment, three out five prospective studies have at least a high risk of bias in one QUADAS-2 domain, whereas the applicability always has a low risk of bias. Conclusion: Despite actual technical limitations, the preliminary results of this appealing technology are encouraging and should prompt further investigations.

Development of local infiltration anesthesia by Kazan obstetricians and gynecologists (dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the birth of professor P.V. Manenkov)

The purpose of the article is to highlight the achievements of Kazan obstetricians and gynecologists in replacing general anesthesia with local infiltration anesthesia during obstetric and gynecological surgeries. In the period before the formation of anesthesiology and resuscitation into a separate branch of medicine with its equipment and medicines, local infiltration anesthesia with a tight creeping infiltrate, according to A.V. Vishnevsky, occupied a dominant position in surgery in the first half of the 20th century. In 1925 in Kazan, a student of Professor V.S. Gruzdev, Professor A.I. Timofeev, began to introduce it into the obstetric clinic and developed the technique of this type of anesthesia for gynecological abdominal surgeries. His work was continued by his colleagues, among whom was Professor P.V. Manenkov. He and the staff of the Department and Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Kazan State Medical Institute performed more than 5,000 operations in obstetrics and gynecology, refined the technique of local anesthesia, improved technical equipment, expanded the range of indications for surgery under this type of anesthesia. Many years of clinical and laboratory developments, widely covered in the press, made it possible to perform up to 97% of operations in obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Kazan under local infiltration anesthesia.

Special Report: Women’s Reproductive Mental Health—A Clinical Framework

Special Report: Women’s Reproductive Mental Health—A Clinical Framework

Tissue-Engineered Constructions in Biophysics, Neurology and Other Fields and Branches of Medicine.

This paper describes the gangliopexy method, a method for creating a new center of local neurohumoral regulation, based on the formation of new connections discovered between the nervous system and the vascular system. The prospects for the development of this method are studied. At the same time, novel concepts about the cycles of nitric oxide and the superoxide anion radical are introduced. A possible role of these cycles is examined in the protection of cells and the body as a whole against oxidative and nitrosative stress, which develops when (in 5-30% of cases) destructive changes in the displaced ganglion lead to vascular complications and an increased risk of mortality. Mechanisms that can protect nerve cells, prevent the development of destructive changes in these cells and reduce the risk of mortality are also investigated.

Development status and prospects of rehabilitation sciences in China

<p indent="0mm">Rehabilitation medicine is a vital branch of medicine that focuses on the functional impairment of patients. In recent years, the practice of rehabilitation medicine has been continuously deepened, thanks to the support of governments at all levels and social forces, and rapid development has been achieved in terms of discipline direction, talent training, scientific research, academic exchanges, and landmark achievements. It has made significant contributions to the life and health of our people. In the future, it will be important to prioritize all-around and full-lifecycle rehabilitation as the orientation, functional rehabilitation as the goal, rehabilitation subspecialty as the focus, and “standardized innovation, scientific and technological rehabilitation” as the starting point to comprehensively promote the high-quality development of rehabilitation medicine.

RESULTS OF PREVENTIVE WORK IN CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENT FREQUENCY OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY VIRAL INFECTIONS FOLLOWING PREVENTIVE MEASURES IMMEDIATELY AND IN 5 YEAR LONG PERIOD

Relevance. Paediatric dentistry is a branch of medicine that provides oral health care for children from birth to 18 years. Prevention should be the primary task of paediatric dentists. Everyone knows that preventing a disease is much easier and more cost-saving compared with its diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, the modern dental field is extensively engaged in the prevention of dental diseases.&#x0D; There are many etiological factors, which can cause the carious process, namely: endogenous or general (poor nutrition, low fluoride content in drinking water, the state of the child's overall health, adverse environmental living conditions, genetic predisposition, etc.) and exogenous, or local (poor oral hygiene, excessive use of refined carbohydrates, changes in the composition and properties of oral fluid (saliva), reduced resistance of dental tissues, insufficient functional load of the maxillofacial system, etc.).&#x0D; Therefore, special attention should be focused on oral hygiene in children who are especially prone to respiratory infections, since a combination of factors of various nature can often lead to lesions of the hard dental tissues.&#x0D; Purpose of this study is to investigate the Green-Vermilion hygiene index in children who are frequently infected with SARS in 5 years following their undergoing treatment and prevention measures.&#x0D; Materials and methods. 80 children aged 11-12 years who were under the medical observation 5 years ago are examined and divided into 4 groups. Group 1 includes healthy children (they had SARS 1-2 times a year) and groups 2, 3 and 4 are formed with children who have confirmed respiratory viral infections 3 – 4 times a year.&#x0D; Results. During the first examination, the Green-Vermilion hygiene index in children of groups 2, 3 and 4 was unsatisfactory, in contrast to the children of group 1, who demonstrated satisfactory values of the respective index.&#x0D; A year following the first examination (participants receive prophylactic complexes twice); we repeatedly determined Green-Vermilion hygiene index and found a deterioration of the studied indicator in all observation groups. The best findings were detected in the healthy children of group 1, who used recommended hygiene products, but they also showed a slight deterioration. Among the participants, who have frequent SARS cases, the best results were found in the children of 4th group and equalled was 1.83±0.16 points. The children of this group strictly followed the prevention complex we recommended. The hygiene index, 1.86±0.18 points, was somewhat worse in children of the 3rd group who used the already known medical and preventive complexes aimed at increasing the resistance of the hard tissues of the teeth. The index of 1.95±0.18 points was detected in the children of group 2nd, who were only prescribed to follow common oral hygiene, and this hygienic index value was the worst oral hygiene index among all the examined groups with frequent SARS cases.&#x0D; The situation was almost the same during the examination, which was carried out in 2 years after the first examination. The worst hygiene indicators were observed in children of group 2 (1.89±0.17 points), who often suffer from acute respiratory viral infections and who were prescribed only common oral hygiene, and the best (1.32±0.13) in the healthy children of the 1st group.&#x0D; The last examination carried out in 5 years, demonstrated stable results, despite the time that had passed since the use of treatment and preventive measures. The investigated indicator slightly differed from 1st examination. The best Green-Vermilion hygiene index values were found in the children of group 1 (practically healthy), who were recommended to take recommended common oral hygiene. Among the groups of children suffering from acute respiratory viral infections, the best results (satisfactory), 1.79±0.18 points, were revealed in the children of 4th groups who took the prevention complex we proposed. In children of the 2nd and 3rd groups, the hygiene indices were 1.84±0.18 points and 1.81±0.17, respectively that also corresponded to an unsatisfactory state of oral hygiene.&#x0D; Conclusion. The results obtained have shown the dynamics of hygiene indicators in children of the examined groups almost did not change; somatically healthy children demonstrate better hygiene indicators than children who are frequent SARS cases. Children of the 4th group, who were treated with the treatment and prophylactic complex we developed, have the best Green-Vermilion hygiene index values among frequently ill children. This can be explained by the fact that during these 5 years children periodically took our complex.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on esthetic dermatology.

In general, the world population interest has increased for maintaining youthfulness and having better appearance since this leads to a better mental wellbeing and self‐estimate. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has revolutionized every field of medicine. As every specialty has been affected by limitations caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), this branch of medicine has also needed certain precautions for safer practice in the COVID era. With the global vaccination program against COVID‐19, reports of some cutaneous reactions in patients have been undergone various esthetic procedures including filler or botox injection would be increasingly demonstrated. Although the end of pandemic was announced, the necessity of continuing COVID vaccination in future mandates gathering data regarding safety of vaccines. Herein, we presented a comprehensive review on various aspects of association between esthetic medicine or cosmetic dermatology and COVID‐19.

Expert consensus of the third-generation minimally invasive technical specification for hallux valgus

The expert consensus of the third-generation minimally invasive technical specification for hallux valgus was developed by Foot and Ankle Committee of Orthopaedic Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Foot and Ankle Committee of Sports Medicine Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and Foot and Ankle Expert Committee of Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine. The consensus was drawn from evidence-based medicine and experts' clinical experience to provide an academic guidance of the third-generation minimally invasive technical specification of hallux valgus for the orthopedic surgeons, including definition, indications, osteotomy techniques, post-operative rehabilitation and prognosis.

Summary of the 17th Chinese Symposium on Burn Medicine and the 2022 Congress of Burn Medicine Branch of China International Exchange and Promotion Association for Medical and Healthcare, and the 12th Academic Conference on Burn and Plastic Surgery in Five Provinces and One City in Southwest China

The 17th Chinese Symposium on Burn Medicine and the 2022 Congress of Burn Medicine Branch of China International Exchange and Promotion Association for Medical and Healthcare, and the 12th Academic Conference on Burn and Plastic Surgery in Five Provinces and One City in Southwest China was successfully held in green city Nanning, from August 25th to 27th, 2022. The conference theme was "Burn treatment and wound repair", received nearly 200 submissions, nearly 1 100 online and offline registered delegates, and nearly 300 offline attendees. The meetings were held in one main venue and three branch venues, with combination of speaking offline and live and recorded broadcast, as well as whole process synchronous live broadcasting. During the meeting, key issues about burn treatment and wound repair were discussed, with warm academic atmosphere.

New Opportunities and Challenges for Health Professionals in the era of Artificial Intelligence – Review

Introduction and purpose: Modern medical knowledge has grown to a vastness incomprehensible for a single health professional to learn and accommodate. The usage of modern information technologies comes to help, one of them being artificial intelligence, a branch of computer science aimed at developing solutions to perform tasks similar to the human brain, but more efficient and complex, without actual human intervention. The goal of this review is to provide reader with the knowledge how artificial intelligence is applied in various branches of medicine.&#x0D; Brief description of the state of knowledge: In the fields of infectious diseases, including COVID-19 diagnostics, radiology, dermatology and surgery, works lean toward the statement, which suspect application of AI is beneficial for medical practitioners. Programs help to develop statistical models for virus spreading and the creation of antiviral solutions. The radiological application involves the analysis of images to aid radiologists in diagnosing certain features, similarly to dermatology, where eg. AI can identify malignancy of skin nevi. In the department of surgery, predictive algorithms can help in choosing operation methods and improve outcomes.&#x0D; Conclusions: Usage of AI assistance in the medical field has proven to be successful, but it is yet to be commonly encountered in everyday work. Programs need to be further developed and made more approachable to users without expertise in the IT field. AI may also prove useful in the process of education of health professionals.

Hyaluronidase: efficacy and safety of use in cosmetology

With an increase in requests for the correction of aesthetic imperfections with dermal fillers based on hyaluronic acid, cases of adverse events and complications have become more frequent. Hyaluronic acid in the form of a dermal filler is one of the most popular procedures in aesthetic medicine and has a high safety profile. Despite the fact that hyaluronic acid is an integral part of the extracellular matrix, fillers based on it can also cause complications. The use of an antidote in the form of hyaluronidase allows you to correct possible adverse reactions such as hypercorrection, the Tyndall effect, the formation of granulomas, and the development of tissue ischemia. Hyaluronidase is widely used in all branches of medicine, including the treatment of adhesions in the body, is used in in vitro fertilization, improves the absorption of drugs into the lesion in the treatment of cancer patients, and is also successfully used in the treatment of dermatological patients. In cosmetology, the use of enzyme helps to cope with such severe phenomena as tissue ischemia due to intravascular occlusion by the drug. And the use of ultrasound diagnostics makes it possible to correct adverse events using the enzyme strictly in the focus of the filler, thereby improving the quality of the treatment.

SATISFACTION OF THE FUTURE NURSES WITH THE WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE HEALTHCARE ESTABLISHMENTS DURING THEIR PRE-GRADUATION TRAINEESHIP

The training of nurses is a key issue on which the provision of access to and quality of medical care depends. The shortage of nurses and the unfavorable ratio between nurses and doctors create problems in the proper organization of the provision of medical care. As health care providers working under stressful conditions, future nurses need a safe working environment for themselves and their patients. Aim: The aim of this study is to establish the level of satisfaction of future registered nurses with the working conditions in healthcare establishments during their pre-graduation traineeship. Material and methods: The study presents the result of a survey of the opinion of 283 fourth-year students majoring in Nursing at the Medical University of Plovdiv, Faculty of Public Health; Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Faculty of Medicine and Haskovo Branch; 'Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov’ University, Burgas. Results and Discussion: The students' level of satisfaction with the facilities where they do their pre-graduation traineeship is an important factor in the professional development of future registered nurses. A lower level of satisfaction of the students with the equipment and facilities where they do their pre-graduation traineeship is usually associated with a lack of sufficient personal protective equipment and other consumables in the healthcare establishments. Conclusion: Probably due to difficulties in performing nursing tasks in a real-life environment ensuing from organizational problems connected with the provision of consumables and materials, risks of accidents, the existing outdated facilities are the main reasons for the lower levels of satisfaction of students with the facilities during their pre-graduation traineeship.

The role of socio-economic and scientometric indicators in the cancer mortality rate

Scientific research in the field of healthcare contributes to solving not only medical, but also economic and social issues. One of the latest trends is the growing interest in evaluating the effectiveness of research conducted. In the current study, we have hypothesized that science contributes to the reduction of the Cancer Mortality Rate (CMR) by making awareness about and bringing attention to this disease. The purpose of our investigation is to study the possible correlation between five scientometric indicators (Web of Science Documents, International Collaborations, etc.) and CMR changes for 14 countries. Furthermore, the expenditures of GDP in both science and healthcare for each of the studied countries have been considered within the framework of cancer-science relations in order to find out the possible socio-economic impact on cancer incidence. Methodologically, the study relies on the principles of scientometric management. The research data were retrieved from Web of Science and the World Health Organization for the period from 1997 to 2017. To investigate the correlation between scientific research and the CMR, we have used bibliometric data and nonparametric statistical methods (the Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman’s correlation coefficient) as well as the Dunn test of multiple group checks and the Shapiro-Wilk test. R language, Tidyverse package R and VOSviewer were used for data processing. The research results showed that during the period in question there was an increase in the CMR in Armenia and Georgia, while in Iran and Azerbaijan it remained almost consistent. For the rest of the countries from Asia and Europe, as well as Canada and the USA, the CMR experienced a downward trend. We have found close links between scientometric data, the CMR and economic costs for Europe and the USA. At the same time, for Armenia and neighbouring countries the correlation between the CMR and GDP was weak. Moreover, GDP costs incurred in healthcare and science did not have a positive effect on the CMR in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. This indicates that scientific and socio-economic factors are highly correlated with each other and, therefore, have a positive impact on the CMR, mainly in Europe and the USA. However, the science-health relationship in Armenia is still weak and requires efforts to prevent the continued rise in CMR levels. The findings of this study can also be applied to other fields of science and help to establish close links between scientometrics and various branches of medicine.

Role of psychotherapy in chronic pain management

IntroductionAs chronic pain occurs in about 20% of the population, pain management is becoming a more and more crucial branch of medicine and its importance in many fields of medicine increases and is more appreciated. Pain is not only a physical experience, but also has a sensory and emotional component so the modern approach to pain treatment should not be limited to pharmacological treatment alone, but also should provide appropriate multifaceted psychological support to the patient and his relatives.State of knowledgePathophysiological mechanisms of developing pain can not be unmentioned while analyzing the pain management and effectiveness of psychotherapy , because physiological and psychological aspects of the human body's functioning are inextricably connected. Knowledge of pain assessment methods is always crucial to lead the psychotherapy in a proper and effective way. The mainstay of pain management is pharmacotherapy, using drug groups such as opioids and non-opioid analgesics , but the role of psychotherapy is also very important and there is much research, which proves it. SummaryMultidisciplinary treatment of patients with chronic pain is widely recommended, as well as paying attention not only to the somatic aspect, but also to the need for psychological management of these patients. It plays an extremely important role in palliative medicine and the treatment of cancer patients, as well as in neuropathic pain and neurological diseases

ATTITUDE TOWARDS PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRISTS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN TERTIARY HEALTH CARE HOSPITAL

Background. Psychiatry is a medical subject; many medical students ignore its importance in medicine. Regarding mental illness, many medical professionals and students are less aware as mental illness is very important in affecting the quality of care the patient receives and in choosing psychiatry as a career. This study specializes in psychiatry based on many factors, however undergraduate students’ attitude towards career choice is the most important. Objective. This study aims to explore attitude towards psychiatry subject among undergraduate medical students. Methods. This is a Descriptive cross-sectional study done at Vikhe Patil Medical College, Ahmednagar. The total of 295 volunteer students from all phases of MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) were enrolled by purposive sampling, a 30-item self-administered questionnaire, ATP-30 (Attitude towards Psychiatry) was used to measure the attitude of medical students. Data collected was analysed using SPSS version 24. The results were reported as percentage and frequencies. Results. In the study, 47.4% of the respondents were males and 52.6% were females. Out of total study participants 52.3% of our study respondents strongly agreed that psychiatry was a respected branch of medicine; 56.7% strongly agreed that psychiatry should be an important part of medical curriculum; 19.4% of study respondents considered it in the list of the career choice while the majority did not think that it should be in their career list options. Conclusions. In the study, the students from the later phases of MBBS showed positive attitude than that of the initial phases. Many students found it as respected subject and essential field of medicine for their choice of profession. However, shortcoming knowledge and awareness was observed in the responses pertaining to present available treatment and recent trends in the field.