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Community Medicine

Department of Community Medicine & Toxicology

The Department of Community Medicine plays a pivotal role in shaping socially responsible, community-oriented, and holistic healthcare professionals. It focuses on teaching, training, and research related to the health of populations, emphasizing disease prevention, health promotion, and primary healthcare delivery.

Vision

To create competent, compassionate, and socially accountable doctors who can serve the community with a focus on preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative aspects of healthcare.

Mission

• To impart quality education in Community Medicine as per NMC guidelines.
• To equip students with skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, research methodology, and public health practices.
• To promote health awareness and preventive practices among rural and urban communities.
• To develop evidence-based strategies for better healthcare delivery systems

Infrastructure Facilities

• Spacious lecture halls with modern teaching aids.
• Departmental library with updated reference books and journals.
• Demonstration rooms and research labs for practical teaching.
• Museum with models, charts, and exhibits on public health.
• Field practice areas in both Urban Health Centers and Rural Health Centers, providing hands-on community training.

Academic Activities

• Teaching and training of MBBS, nursing, and paramedical students.
• Organization of health camps, surveys, and health education programs.
• Intern orientation and postings for real-time exposure in community health.
• Faculty and student participation in research, seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Research & Outreach

• Conducting epidemiological studies and public health research projects.
• Regular health awareness and screening programs for communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• Collaboration with government and NGOs for community welfare programs.

Strengths of the Department

• Dedicated faculty with academic, research, and field expertise.
• Strong community linkage through rural and urban health training centers.
• Focus on holistic healthcare, integrating modern medicine with preventive and social dimensions.

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