Training of psychiatry teachers on teaching skills: Needs, innovations and initiatives

The IToP-STEPS: A unique scholarship program to upskill teachers of psychiatry

“…The success of the program over a period needs to be evaluated, but the completion of the first batch and relevance of the program are documented by the recipients of IToP-STEPS 2020-21. [ 8 ] Such kind of structured programs for psychiatry teachers can be utilized as models for many countries where due emphasis on psychiatry education or psychiatry training is not provided, thereby enhancing the quality of mental health services. Online learning which clearly emerged as a major mode of alternative learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has provided an opportunity to make such training programs available to enthusiastic teachers from far and wide geographical locations.…”