Community Medicine

Department of Community Medicine is a pivotal unit in complementing and reinforcing the University manifesto of setting exemplary standards in quality teaching, training & research. It particularly focuses on instilling a rural predisposition among students. The Department of Social & Preventive Medicine (now Community Medicine) was the first to be established in Uttarakhand in 1996. MD in Community Medicine was started in 2001. Presently there is provision of 3 seats annually for MD (Community Medicine) training for three years’ duration. The department has faculty with excellent credentials in terms of qualification (also NMC recognized). The faculty have rich experience & exposure to academics, applied and field research with good publication credentials. A well-researched UG/PG teaching & training curriculum is followed in the department. The pedagogy includes innovative learning modules essentially with practice & demonstration sessions, on-field practicums in project & community-based initiatives, PLA, community ownership etc. The department has several collaborations for community based activities with Government / NGOs / reputed international bodies (ICMR, UNICEF, WHO, USAID, UNFPA). With a view to community services, the department runs five peripheral health centers in neighbouring towns / villages.