Dr. A. M. Kunhikoyamu
Professor
Department Of Psychiatry
Dr. A. M. Kunhikoyamu is a highly respected and senior psychiatrist, widely regarded as a doyen of Psychiatry in Kerala. With an illustrious career in government health service and academic psychiatry, he has been instrumental in shaping mental health education and services in the region.
He completed his MBBS from the University of Calicut in 1976, followed by a Diploma in Psychiatric Medicine (DPM) from the University of Kerala in 1980. He further pursued his MD in Psychiatry from the University of Calicut, which he completed in 1986.
Dr. Kunhikoyamu began his career as a Lecturer in Psychiatry and steadily rose through the ranks, eventually serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Government Medical College, Calicut. He retired from government service in 2008 after decades of dedicated service in clinical care, teaching, and academic leadership.
Following his retirement, Dr. Kunhikoyamu joined our esteemed institution as Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry, bringing with him his vast experience, clinical wisdom, and academic excellence. Under his leadership, the department has grown in both stature and service quality.
Renowned for his deep commitment to mental health and education, Dr. Kunhikoyamu continues to mentor students and junior faculty, inspire future psychiatrists, and contribute significantly to the development of psychiatry as a discipline.
Education
MBBS, DPM, MD
