Community Medicine

The Department of Community Medicine has state-of-the-art facilities for the training of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The department has been involved in playing a lead role in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health and health related activities in the local community. The department is mainly The department deals with the preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative aspects of the community, The emphasis is on prevention of disease in the community, recognition of environmental and occupational hazards and the early diagnosis of disease to prevent disability. It is a well-recognized discipline that aims to train health professionals in combating community health related issues.

The department has a rich experience of handling various research projects including ICMR STS projects for students in the field of public health. It offers hands-on training to the researchers of the institution. Faculty of department of community medicine work tireless pursuit of Research and Community Services with the ultimate aim of advancing humanity ,continuing our founding mission of bringing the knowledge to the world .

Apart from giving quality teaching to undergraduate and post graduates, the Department is instrumental in providing primary health care and guidance to ten adopted villages in around Maval area. It is also concerned with the health of population in Maval area and plays leading and collaborative roles in the maintenance and improvement of health of the community.