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Overview

The Department of Community Medicine at Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology (MGUMST), Jaipur, serves as a cornerstone in the pursuit of community health and wellbeing.

With a steadfast commitment to training compassionate and competent family physicians, the department plays a pivotal role in addressing the diverse healthcare needs of populations. This overview highlights the department's mission, objectives, and core values in preparing healthcare professionals to serve as advocates for public health.
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Core Values
Comprehensive Health Assessment

The department emphasizes the importance of holistic health assessment, recognizing the interplay of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors in shaping individuals' health status.

Primary Health Care Focus

With a focus on primary health care, the department equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities at the grassroots level.

Social Accountability

Students are instilled with a sense of social accountability, understanding their role as advocates for equitable and accessible healthcare services for all members of society.

Community Engagement

Through community engagement initiatives, students actively participate in health promotion activities, disease prevention programs, and community-based interventions aimed at improving population health outcomes.

Evidence-Based Practice

The department promotes evidence-based practice, encouraging students to critically appraise scientific literature, apply research findings to clinical practice, and contribute to the advancement of public health knowledge.

Academic and Training Programs
The Community Medicine Department offers a range of academic and training programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective community health practice.
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These programs include undergraduate medical education, postgraduate training in community medicine, continuing medical education initiatives, and research opportunities for faculty and students alike.

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Practical Learning Experiences

Students benefit from practical learning experiences through field visits, community-based projects, rural and urban health training centers, and hands-on training in epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies. These experiences prepare students to address the health needs of diverse populations with cultural sensitivity and competence.

The Community Medicine Department at MGUMST, Jaipur, is dedicated to nurturing health advocates who are equipped to address the complex healthcare challenges facing communities today. With a focus on primary health care, social accountability, and evidence-based practice, the department prepares students to serve as compassionate and competent family physicians, making meaningful contributions to the health and wellbeing of populations locally, nationally, and globally.

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Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology

Sitapura, Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan (India) – 302022