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MD Community Medicine

Duration

3 Years

Fees per academic year

6 Lakhs

Intake

Three (03)

Community medicine, an essential pillar of public health, focuses on the health and well-being of entire populations and communities. This field plays a crucial role in disease prevention, health promotion, and the development of strategies to address public health issues. Community medicine professionals work to create healthier communities through research, education, policy development, and the implementation of public health programs. The Department of Community Medicine has 3 postgraduate seats in MD (Community Medicine).

Course Overview

MD Community Medicine provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, methods, and practices of public health. It covers a wide range of topics, including epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, environmental health, health policy, and healthcare management. Students also learn to conduct community assessments, design and implement public health interventions, and analyze health data. The curriculum typically includes fieldwork and practical experience, allowing students to work in diverse settings, such as government agencies, non-profit organizations, and healthcare institutions. Apart from public health, the course offers teaching and training to students in Health research including type of epidemiological studies, research methodology, sample size, sampling techniques, tests of significance and others.

Career Path

Post graduate in community medicine can work as public health practitioners, epidemiologists, health educators, health policymakers, or community health consultants. They can also find employment in government health agencies, non-profit organizations, international health organizations, research institutions, and academic settings.

Community medicine professionals play a crucial role in implementing health programs, conducting research, advocating for public health policies, and working towards improving the overall well-being of communities locally and globally.

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Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology

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