Department of Psychiatry, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is located on the fifth floor of the east, hospital building, School of Medical Sciences, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. The department was established in 1983 to meet the requirement for undergraduate teaching of the university’s medical doctor program. Since its inception, the department has produced many dedicated psychiatrists and committed to the task. The department is committed to providing the best clinical services for patients around Kelantan specifically and surrounding states.
Department of Psychiatry is also responsible for postgraduate teaching to produce competent psychiatrists who are committed to providing world-class mental health services for the community. The first intake of postgraduate students in Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) was in 1996.
In addition, the department also provides psychiatric services through outpatient and inpatient services. There are two wards (male and female) that can accommodate around 32 patients. While outpatient services consist of general psychiatric clinics and a number of specialty clinics, including Geriatric Psychiatry clinic, Children and Adolescents clinic, addiction clinic known as WISER and Psychiatric Communities and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit (MENTARI@USM).
This department is currently led by Associate Professor Dr Maruzairi bin Husain, consists of nine psychiatrists, and assisted by four lecturers from other departments (Biostatistics & Epidemiology and Clinical Psychologists). They are actively involved in the services provided, including teaching and research. They have also successfully published articles in local and international journals in addition to related books.