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Dr. Amin Ali Muhammad Gadit

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Amin Muhammad Gadit acquired his basic medical graduation degree from Dow Medical College, Karachi-Pakistan in January, 1984. After completion of internship year from the Civil Hospital that was attached with the medical school, he worked with UNICEF in the project related to health education of women and children in a number of villages of Pakistan. He was actively involved with a number of other voluntary health projects for which he received wider appreciation and was given a number of awards. He then acquired a local diploma in Community Health Sciences before proceeding to the Republic of Ireland in 1988 where he formally entered into a rotational training program in Psychiatry. He completed his residency program through various accredited hospitals in Ireland and earned a number of qualifications in the discipline of psychiatry. His postgraduate qualifications are: MRCPsych (UK), FRCP (Ireland), PHD (Anglia Ruskin University, UK), Board Cert in Psychiatry (University of London, UK), Diplomate in Psychological Medicine (Ireland), Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry (Ireland), MCPS (Pk). Upon completion of his training in Ireland, he returned to Pakistan in 1994 and took up a position as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in a private medical university of Karachi until 1997. He then joined another prestigious institution at that stage as Associate Professor of Psychiatry and head of the department. In the year 2001, he was promoted to the rank of full Professor and was given additional charge as Vice Principal of the medical school. He has a very long teaching career and has taught a variety of groups ranging from lay people in the community to medical students, residents, postgraduate doctors and allied mental health professionals. He participated in a large number of international conferences. His voluntary health projects remained an important feature in his entire career. He became resource person for a number of government and non-government organizations, became member of a number of international organizations and contributed a lot to the lay press and academic journals. To his credit are more than hundred research papers and seven books. He was a recipient of life time achievement award on two occasions and fellowship of American Psychiatric Association. He came to Canada in September, 2004 and joined as Consultant Psychiatrist with River Valley Health Region 3 in New Brunswick until 2006 when he was offered a position of Full Professor of Psychiatry with tenure in the Memorial University of Newfoundland. His academic activities in terms of research and teaching have since continued in full swing. He is also an internal examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada, reviewer of ten prestigious international journals, member of Cultural Consortium Group attached with McGill University, recently became founder member of the new College of Psychiatry of Ireland and developing the discipline of Transcultural Psychiatry at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

PUBLICATIONS

Over 100 articles on health topics have been published medical and lay press. Few of the scientific articles are mentioned hereunder:

Since my Doctorate the following articles were published.

1. Gadit, A. (1996) Editorial. Scope of Ethnopsychiatry in Pakistan. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. Vol.46, PG:119.

2. Gadit, A. (1996) Summary “Children of the Corn”, The Medical Spectrum, PMA, vol.17, No.17-18, pg:24-25.

3. Gadit, A. (1997) Psychiatrist and the Shaman, The Medical Spectrum, PMA, vol.18, No.4, pg:8-9.

4. Gadit, A. (1997) Editorial, Magnitude of Juvenile Criminality in Pakistan. The Medical Spectrum, PMA, vol.18, No.4, pg:6-7.

5. Gadit, A. (1997) General Practitioners and Mental Health. The Medical Spectrum, PMA, vol.18, No.3, pg:5-6.

6. Gadit, A. (1997) Traditional Practices & Childhood Diarrhoea. JCPSP, Vol. 7, (l)pg.27-29.

7. Gadit, A. (1997) Community Mental Health in Eds (M.Iliyas et al) Community Medicine & Public Health, Ch.25, 4th ed., pg.386-396, Time Traders, Urdu Bazar, Karachi.

8. Gadit, A. (1997) Editorial. Doctor-Patient Communication. The Medical Spectrum, PMA, vol.18, No.53, pg:7-13.

9. Gadit, A. (1997) Editorial Magnitude of “Torture”. The Medical Spectrum, PMA, vol.18, No.9, pg:3-4.

10. Gadit, A. Vahidy, A. Khalid N. (1997) “Study conducted at Juvenile Prison in Karachi - overview-1” Pakistan Paediatric Journal, Vol.21, No.1, pg:7-12.

11. Gadit, A. Vahidy, A. (1997) “Knowledge of Depression Among General Practitioners”. JCPSP, Vol. 7, No.6, pg.249-251.

12. Gadit, A. (1997) Editorial Traditional and Modern Medicine. The Medical Spectrum, PMA, vol.18, No.11-12, pg:03.

13. Gadit, A. (1997) Ethnopsychiatry in Paediatrics. The Medical Spectrum, PMA, vol.18, No.11-12, pg:28.

14. Gadit, A. Ahmad, A. (1998) Depression in the Cultural Context. The Medical Spectrum, PMA, vol.19, No.1-2, pg:10-12.

15. Gadit, A. (1998)) “Shamanic concept & Treatment of Mental Illness in Pakistan”. JCPSP, Vol.8, No.1, p: 33-35.

16. Gadit, A. (1998) “Doctor-patient communication”, JCPSP, Vol. 8, p:72-74.

17. Gadit, A. (1998) “Management of depression”, Editorial, The Medical Spectrum, vol.19, no.5, p:73. 18. Gadit, A. Iliyas M., (1998) “Socio demographic profile of epileptics”, The Medical Spectrum, vol. 19, no.5, p:85-86.

19. Gadit, A. (1998) “Depression among abused children”, JCPSP, Vol.8(4), p:174-176.

20. Gadit, A. Vahidy, A. Shafique, F. (1998) “Mental Health Morbidity: an experience in a community psychiatric clinic”, JCPSP, Vol 8(6), p:262-4.

21. Gadit, A. Vahidy, A. (1999) “Mental health morbidity pattern in Pakistan”, JCPSP, vol.9(8), p:362-365.

22. Gadit, A. (2001) “A preliminary study of educational intervention program for alternative mental health practitioners”, JCPSP, vol.11(4), p:232-8.

23. Gadit, A. (2001) “Magnitude of stress among medical practitioners”, JCPSP, vol.11(4), p:275-7.

24. Gadit, A. “Psychiatric case-note auditing”, JCPSP, vol.11, No.9, 2001, P:559-560

25. Gadit, A. “Pattern of mental health morbidity” –JCPSP, Vol.11, No.11, 2001, P:706-708.

26. Gadit, A. Editorial – “State of mental health in Pakistan”, JPMA, 2001, Vol.51, No.7, P:238-9.

27. Gadit, A. “A preliminary report on an ongoing anthropological study”, JCPSP, 2002, Vol.12, No.3, P:195-196.

28. Gadit, A., Khalid N, “ State of Mental Health in Pakistan – Education, Service and Research”, 2002, Ed-1, Corporate Printers, Karachi Pakistan

29. Gadit, A. “Quest for defining mental health”, Editorial, JCPSP, Vol.12, No.2, 2002, P:65-66

30. Gadit, A. “Prescribing trends in a community psychiatric clinic”, JCPSP, Vol.13, No.4, 2003, P:237-238.

31. Gadit, A. “Subthreshold mental disorder”, Editorial. JPMA, Vol.53, No.2, 2003, P42-43.

32. Gadit, A. “Liaison psychiatry and referral rates among hospitalized patients”, JCPSP, Vol13, No.5, 2003, P:274-276.

33. Gadit, A. “Healthcare service delivery by shamans”, Intl J Mental Health, New York, Summer Issue, 2003; Vol. 32; No.2; pp: 63-83

34. Gadit, A. “Ethnopsychiatry – a review”, JPMA, 2003, Vol.53 No. 10; pp:483-90 .

35. Gadit, A. “Out-of-Pocket Expenditure for Depression among Patients Attending Private Community Psychiatric Clinics in Pakistan”, published in Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics, Italy.

36. Gadit, A. “Obsessive compulsive disorder in a local community”, JCPSP, 2003, Vol. 13 No. 10; pp: 581-83.

37. Gadit, A. “Uses and limitations of ethnotherapy”, in Intl J Mental Health, New York, vol 133, summer/winter issue 2004/05, p: 54-

38. Gadit, A. “Decline in morbidity pattern through a model community project– a report of success from Pakistan- submitted to the journal of Canadian medical association-

39- Quest for culturally relevant classification in psychiatry. J Pak Med Assoc. 2006 Feb; 56(2):92-3.

40- Primary care psychiatry in Pakistan--a long way ahead. J Pak Med Assoc. 2006 Feb; 56(2):49-50.

41- MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH IN PAKISTAN AND THE DEVELOPING WORLD. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2006 Mar; 16(3):169-170

42- Criminality and mental health: implications for society. J Pak Med Assoc. 2005 Sep; 55(9):360-2

43- Disaster psychiatry: need for appraisal. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2005 Nov;15(11):667.

44- Polypharmacy practice in psychiatry. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2005 Aug; 15(8):451-3. 45- Pattern of tobacco consumption among adult women of low socioeconomic community Karachi, Pakistan. J Pak Med Assoc. 2005 Mar; 55(3):111-4.

46- Prevalence of depression and the associated risks factors among adult women in a fishing community. J Pak Med Assoc. 2004 Oct; 54(10):519-25.

47-Mental Health in Pakistan: Where do we stand? J Pak Med Assoc. Editorial, 2006, vol 56, no. 5, p: 198-199.

48- Healing powers among doctors: Is there a role for mysticism. Letter, JCPSP, 2006, March issue, p: 313.

49- Disaster, mental health and rescuing medical professionals. Editorial. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad, 2005: 17(4), p: 1-3.

50- Impact of International Recruitment of Psychiatrists on the Health System of Pakistan. Editorial. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak, 2006, Vol 16(7): 441-4.

51-E-Psychiatry: Uses and Limitations. Review article. J Pak Med Assoc. 2006, vol 56. no. 7, p: 327-332.

52- International recruitment: a Pakistani perspective. Correspondence. International Psychiatry, 2006, vol 3, number 4, p: 25.

53- Medical System: Need for Appraisal and Suggestions. Letter. JCPSP, 2006, vol 16(10), P: 681.

54- A career as a Canadian psychiatrist. BMJ Careers, 2006; 333:155-156.

55-Should the patients have access to their medical case note?-the local perspective. Editorial. J Coll Phys Surg Pak, 2006, 16(11): 683-4.

56-Human rights and international recruitment of psychiatrists: dilemma for developing countries. J Pak Med Assoc. 2006, vol 56, number 10, p: 474-476.

57-Jinni Possession: A clinical enigma in mental health. J Pak Med Assoc. 2006, vol 56, number 10, p: 476-478.

58-Dilemma facing IMGs from Pakistan. BMJ Careers, 2006; 333:179.

59-Exposure to Western Psychiatry Is a Right. Clinical Psychiatry News, Elsevier, 2006, vol 34, issue 11, p: 16.

60-Mental Health Model: Comparison between a developed and a developing country. Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, SJI, 2006, vol 1, issue 1; p: 1-7.

61-Plagiarism: How serious is this problem in Pakistan? Letter. J Pak Med Assoc 2006, vol 56, No. 12, p: 618.

62-Prevalence of depression among households in three capital cities of Pakistan: Need to revise the mental health policy- PLoS one 2(2):e209, 2007.

63-International Migration of doctors from developing countries: Need to follow the Common Wealth Code. J Med Ethics, 2008;34;67-68.

64- Could there be a role for shamans in the health care delivery system of Pakistan? J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no.2, p: 101-103.

65- Role of Shamans in a multidisciplinary mental health team. J Coll Phys Surg, 2007, vol 17(3): 183.

66-Demonic-Possession Phenomenon Merits Scientific Study. Psychiatr News, March 16, 2007, volume 42, number 6, p: 12. American Psychiatric Association.

67-Karo-Kari: disturbed psyche or wild ego? J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no.3, p: 112-113.

68-Death wish or suicidal ideation: Implications for management. J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no3, p: 156-157.

69- Psychiatry in Pakistan: 1947-2006: A new balance sheet. Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, 2007, volume 1, issue 2; p: 1-21.

70- Shared care model for mental health: Is it a viable option for Pakistan? JCPSP, 2007, Vol. 17(4): 185-186.

71- Is there a visible mental health policy in Pakistan? J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no. 4, p: 212-3.

72- Bullying in psychiatry must stop. Clinical Psychiatric News, May 07, vol 35, issue 5, page 11.

73-Psychiatric training: a comparison between Canada and Pakistan. Is there a common ground? J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no. 5, p: 267-271.

74-The Suicide Note: What can be done in the light of its implications? J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no. 6; p: 327-328.

75- Eligibility for appointment as ‘Dean’ of a medical school. Are the criteria being met? J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no. 6; p: 331.

76- Cost implication for management of psychiatric illnesses in Pakistan: role of alternate, religious and formal practices. Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, SJI, 2007, vol 1, issue 2; p: 1-8.

77- Manora Island Project: A model primary care project in Pakistan. Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, SJI, 2007, vol 1, issue 1; p: 1-8.

78- Will future psychiatry be ‘organic-based’? Evidences from radiology cannot be ignored. JCPSP, 2007, vol 7(6): 384-385.

79-Medical doctors in media: Is this a viable alternate career option? J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no. 7, p: 379-80.

80- Professional behaviour of doctors: are we meeting the criteria? J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no. 8, p: 425-27.

81- Mentorship programme in Psychiatry: a Canadian initiative. BMJ Career Focus 2007; 335:120

82- Cultural competence is not optional. Clinical Psychiatry News, October 2007, vol 35, number 10, p: 13.

83- Spiritual dimension of mental health: do we have adequate insight? J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no. 10, p: 522-523. 84- Going home to rebuild hopes for a career. Hospital Doctor, 24th October, 2007, UK.

85- Mentorship Program in Mental Health: Time to develop a new academic relationship, J Pak Med Assoc, 2007, vol 57, no. 11, p: 527-528.

86- Battling Mental Illness Within Our Ranks: Clinical Psychiatry News, January 2008, vol 36; no. 1, p: 12

87- Referral letter from family physician to psychiatrist: Would it have educational, service or research implications? J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no. 1; p: 47.

88- The way I see it-A lesson learnt, BMJ Career Focus 2008; 336:42.

89- Research qualifications in Medicine: What is the importance? J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no. 2, p: 93-4.

90 – Safe medical practice in Pakistan: Are we prepared to adopt a path? J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no 3, p: 145-147.

91- Boundary violations in medical practice: What should be done? J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no 4, p: 211-213.

92- Accepting gifts from patients: How ethical can this be in the local context? J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no 5; p: 281-282.

93- Migration of doctors: Should we apply the Index of Happiness? J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no 6; p: 342-344.

94- A pilot study of bullying and harassment among medical professionals in Pakistan, focusing on psychiatry: need for a medical ombudsman. J Med Ethics 2008; 34: 463-466.

95- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Should we officially include this form of treatment? J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no 7; p: 413-4.

96- Expression of depressive symptoms, regional variation: A comparison of three cities in Pakistan. Psychiatric Annals, July 2008; 38:7: 474-477.

97- Quest for a ‘universal psychiatrist’. How long is the journey? J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no 8; p: 465-6.

98- Abuse of mentally ill patients: Are we ignoring the human rights principle? J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no 9; p: 523-4.

99- Should there be an age of retirement for doctors? A matter fro debate. J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no 11; p: 652-3.

100- Karo-Kari: A form of honour killing in Pakistan. Transcult Psychiatry, 2008, Dec 45(4): 683-94.

101- Aftermath of child abuse: Need to reduce the burden of morbidity. J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 58, no 12; p: 710-11.

102- Ecology and Mental Health: Time to understand Ecopsychiatry. J Pak Med Assoc, 2008, vol 59, no 1; p: 56-57.

BOOKS

1. “State of mental health in Pakistan – education, research and services” 2. Premier issue of the Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society. 3. “Society & mental illnesses” book in Gujrati. 4. “Rooh ke zakhm” (wounds of spirit) book in Urdu. 5. “Culture and mental health: Pakistani context” 6. “Scientific Articles on Psychiatry” 7. “Dard kay Mausam”