Facilities

Our department is equipped with modern facilities to support education, research, and practical activities:

Department Library and Seminar Room: Over 100 books covering public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, infectious diseases, clinical medicine, and more. Seminar room for faculty and student presentations. Research Laboratory: We have well-equipped laboratories for conducting studies on epidemiology, health behaviour, and disease surveillance. Space for minor public health investigations and experiments. Equipped with instruments like barometers, anemometers, microscopes, etc.
Research Cell: Equipped with microphones, overhead LCD projector, screen, and seating for meetings, project appraisals, and academic activities. Department Museum: Various educational charts, wet specimens, public health models, and microscopic slides on display. Practical Lab: Used for conducting practical sessions.
Demonstration Room: Utilized for small-group teaching. Department Staff Room: For faculty and administrative staff to manage department-related tasks. Community Health Centres (UHTC & RHTC): Our institution has established community health centres where students and faculty engage in health promotion activities and provide healthcare services to underserved populations.
Data Analysis Tools: Our department utilizes advanced data analysis software to assess health trends and make informed decisions for community health interventions. Health Education Resources: We have a collection of educational materials and resources for promoting health education and awareness in communities.

Departmental Activities

Our department engages in various activities to enhance knowledge and skills:

Details of CMEs and Workshops conducted by the department

• Continuing Medical Education (CMEs) and Workshops: Conducting state-level CMEs and workshops for faculty from other medical colleges on topics like statistical analysis and research methodology.
• Student Activities: Organizing events like ‘Breastfeeding Week’, Organ donation awareness campaigns, and poster competitions on relevant topics.
• Health Days Celebration: We actively celebrate various health awareness days such as World Health Day, World AIDS Day, and World Breastfeeding Week to promote health education and preventive measures.
• Faculty Mentoring: Faculty members act as mentors for MBBS students, providing academic and moral guidance.
• Guest Lectures: Inviting department faculty as guest lecturers to medical and allied health institutions on various topics.
• Internal Faculty Meetings: Weekly meetings to plan and monitor departmental activities, including theory and practical classes, field visits, and more.
• NAAC and Quality Management: Actively participating in college NAAC assessment, quality management, and audits.
• COVID-19 Response: Involvement in contact tracing, disaster management, and quality management during the pandemic.
• Health Camps: Organizing health camps in rural and urban areas to provide free health check-ups and screenings.
• Health Awareness Workshops: Conducting workshops on topics such as hygiene, nutrition, and reproductive health in collaboration with local organizations.
• Health Surveys: Conducting surveys to assess the health needs and concerns of different communities, guiding our intervention strategies.
• Epidemiological Studies: Investigating disease outbreaks and patterns to identify risk factors and recommend preventive measures.
• Collaborative Projects: Partnering with NGOs, government agencies, and international organizations to address health disparities and improve healthcare access.

Awards & Achievements

We take pride in the following awards and achievements:

Research Activities

Our faculty and students actively participate in research initiatives:

Exploring post-mortem contraception trends using ARIMA model. Health system strengthening and health-related research projects. Research on COVID-19 impact and interventions.
Investigating public health models and strategies for community well-being. Health Behaviour Studies: Investigating factors influencing health behaviours and developing interventions to promote healthier lifestyles.
Epidemiological Research: Conducting studies on disease prevalence, transmission, and risk factors to inform public health strategies.
Healthcare Access and Equity: Researching barriers to healthcare access and proposing solutions to improve health equity in underserved communities.

Outreach Programs/Activities

Our department is committed to community engagement and outreach:

Family Adoption Program: Students adopt rural families, survey their health needs, and act as intermediaries between families and healthcare.
Health Camps: Organizing health camps for awareness, screening, and primary care in rural areas.
School Health Visits: Regular visits to local schools for awareness campaigns and childhood illness screening.
Community Health Surveys: Conducting surveys to assess the health needs and priorities of different communities

• Field Visits: Annual visits to public health centres, health offices, water purification plants, waste management facilities, and more,
• District Tuberculosis Centre
• District Malaria Office
• ART Centre (Anti-retro viral therapy)
• District Leprosy Centre
• Milk Diary
• Cotton mill/ Sugar Factory
• Water Purification Plant
• Solid Waste Management Plant
• Sewage treatment Plant
• District Health Office
• Disaster Management Office
• Primary Health Centre
• Sub-centre
• Community Health Centre
• Anganwadi Centre
• Public Health Laboratory
• Rural and Urban Health Training Centre
• Remand Home

The Department of Community Medicine is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of communities through education, research, and community engagement. We are committed to making a positive impact on public health and fostering a healthier and more equitable society.

Value Added Courses

• Screening for non communicable diseases.
• Interpretation of evidence how to read and understand journal articles.
• Reference management tools.
• Working powerpoint presentation.
• Working with spread sheets.
• Foundational Biostatistics for Medical Research.
• Data Analysis using SPSS