What is the duty of a clinical psychologist in a hospital? How do I get a doctorate in clinical psychology?

I want information about the salary and scope in India along with the entrance exams and eligibility criteria required.

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Radhika Verma
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Clinical psychologists that work in a clinical setting (hospitals) meets with clients, generally one-on-one, to provide psychological services. This group of duties may involve interviewing a client or administering formal tests (assessment) to determine the presence of a diagnosable condition.

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According to UGC the latest regulations, the minimum period is 3 years and maximum period up to 8 years (based on university). If able to convince your guide and research committee, and publication in reputed journals one can complete within 4 years average. Hope this helps. Feel free to raise more

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