Program

MD – Community Medicine

The MD in Community Medicine is a three-year postgraduate program that focuses on public health and preventive medicine for communities rather than individuals. It equips doctors to assess community health needs, manage public health programs, conduct health research, and contribute to policy development. The course covers preventive strategies, disease control, nutrition, health education, epidemiology, and biostatistics, preparing graduates for roles in public health organizations, policy-making, and research.

The MD in Community Medicine is a three-year postgraduate program that focuses on public health and preventive medicine for communities rather than individuals. It equips doctors to assess community health needs, manage public health programs, conduct health research, and contribute to policy development. The course covers preventive strategies, disease control, nutrition, health education, epidemiology, and biostatistics, preparing graduates for roles in public health organizations, policy-making, and research.

Evaluate, analyze and apply new and existing knowledge with advances and discoveries in biomedical, clinical, social, behavioral and population and data sciences. Identify and describe gaps in their knowledge and skills, while managing uncertainty, to continually advance their professional development.

The MD Community Medicine degree focuses on improving community and population health through preventive care, health education, disease control, and health program management. Key features include skills in ** community diagnosis, epidemiological research, health policy development, outbreak investigation, and managing health needs of special groups** like mothers, children, and the elderly. This non-clinical specialty also emphasizes a holistic view of health, considering social and environmental factors, and prepares graduates for roles in government health departments, NGOs, research institutions, and healthcare planning

An MD in Community Medicine is a 3-year postgraduate course focused on public health, epidemiology, disease prevention, and health management, with a curriculum typically covering theoretical knowledge, practical skills, research, and administrative aspects of health systems. Key areas include the epidemiology and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, environmental health, biostatistics, health legislation, public health administration, and community-based rehabilitation. The course also includes thesis writing, field work, and training in medical ethics and teaching skills.

Evaluate, analyze and apply new and existing knowledge with advances and discoveries in biomedical, clinical, social, behavioral and population and data sciences. Identify and describe gaps in their knowledge and skills, while managing uncertainty, to continually advance their professional development.

The MD Community Medicine degree focuses on improving community and population health through preventive care, health education, disease control, and health program management. Key features include skills in ** community diagnosis, epidemiological research, health policy development, outbreak investigation, and managing health needs of special groups** like mothers, children, and the elderly. This non-clinical specialty also emphasizes a holistic view of health, considering social and environmental factors, and prepares graduates for roles in government health departments, NGOs, research institutions, and healthcare planning

Course Duration

3 years

Course Eligibility

To be eligible for an MD in Community Medicine in India, the Student must hold an MBBS degree from a Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission)-recognized institution, complete one year of mandatory internship, and be registered with a State Medical Council. Admission is primarily based on score in the national NEET-PG entrance exam, with qualifying cutoffs varying by category.

Course Fees

Lead the Change in Public Health

Enroll in MD – Community Medicine to gain expertise in disease prevention, health promotion, and community-based medical care.

Admission Enquiry

Mrs. Rajalakshmi

Admission officer, Srinivas University