Dr. Virupakshi Jalihal
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
MBBS, DPM, MRCPsych, MMedSc, CCT (UK)
HOSPITAL
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bangalore
LANGUAGE
English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil
Overview
Dr. Virupakshi Jalihal is a senior psychiatrist with over 25 years of clinical, academic, and international experience in mental health care. Trained extensively in India and the United Kingdom, he is registered with both the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) and the UK General Medical Council (GMC).
He is currently serving as Associate Professor of Psychiatry at M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bengaluru, where he is actively involved in patient care, teaching, and research.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
- General Adult Psychiatry
- Neuropsychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Substance Misuse Psychiatry
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Developmental Psychiatry
- Professional Background
Dr. Jalihal has worked across diverse psychiatric settings, including tertiary teaching hospitals and NHS trusts in the UK. He spent nearly 9 years in the UK, completing specialist training under the prestigious Maudsley Scheme (London Deanery) and serving as a Consultant Psychiatrist before returning to India in 2011.
Since then, he has been associated with M S Ramaiah Medical College, progressing from Senior Resident to Assistant Professor and now Associate Professor.
Academic Qualifications
- MBBS – University of Mysore
- DPM (Psychiatry) – NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- MRCPsych – Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
- PG Diploma & MMedSc in Clinical Psychiatry – University of Leeds, UK
- CCT in General Adult & Substance Misuse Psychiatry – UK
Research & Publications
- Dr. Jalihal has authored and co-authored multiple national and international publications in reputed journals such as Epilepsy & Behavior, Clinical EEG and Neuroscience, Seizure, and Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. His research interests include:
- Neuropsychiatric disorders
- Epilepsy-related psychiatric issues
- Addiction psychiatry
- Psychological health of healthcare professionals
- He has also presented research at international conferences in the UK and Europe and contributed to academic textbooks, including a chapter on Addiction Psychiatry for MRCPsych training.
Teaching & Academic Interests
- Undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
- Clinical psychiatry training
- Evidence-based psychiatric practice
- Mentoring young doctors and residents