Department of Community Medicine

A premier department dedicated to public health, preventive medicine, and community healthcare through comprehensive education, research, and community outreach programs.

Department Overview

Committed to excellence in community health, preventive medicine, and public health education.

About Department

The Department of Community Medicine plays a vital role in training medical students in public health, preventive medicine, and community healthcare. Our department focuses on population health, epidemiology, health promotion, and disease prevention to create healthier communities.

Vision & Mission

Our commitment to excellence in community health and public health education.

Vision

  • To be a leading department in community medicine education and public health research
  • To promote community health and preventive medicine practices
  • To contribute to the development of healthy communities through education and outreach
  • To train healthcare professionals in population health management
  • To advance public health knowledge through research and innovation

Mission

  • To provide comprehensive education in community medicine and public health
  • To conduct research in epidemiology and community health
  • To promote preventive healthcare practices in the community
  • To train students in population health management and disease prevention
  • To collaborate with community organizations for health promotion

Department Services

Comprehensive range of services offered by the department for education, research, and community health.

Medical Education

Comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate education in community medicine and public health

Epidemiology

Study of disease patterns and health trends in populations for better health planning

Preventive Medicine

Focus on disease prevention and health promotion in community settings

Public Health

Population health management and community healthcare initiatives

Research Activities

Community-based research projects and public health studies

Community Outreach

Health camps, awareness programs, and community health initiatives

Education & Research

Comprehensive educational programs and research initiatives in community medicine.

Education Programs

The department provides comprehensive education in community medicine for undergraduate medical students. Our curriculum includes epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, disease prevention, environmental health, occupational health, maternal and child health, and public health administration. Students learn through classroom teaching, field visits, community health surveys, and practical training in rural and urban health centers.

Research Activities

The department actively engages in research activities including community health surveys, epidemiological studies, health system research, and public health interventions. Faculty members conduct research on various public health topics and publish their findings in national and international journals. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects and present their work at conferences.

Department Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities designed to provide the best learning environment for community medicine studies.

Lecture Halls

Modern lecture halls equipped with audio-visual facilities for effective teaching

Computer Lab

Computer laboratory for biostatistics and epidemiological data analysis

Department Library

Comprehensive collection of books, journals, and reference materials on public health

Rural Health Training Center

Field training center for practical experience in rural healthcare delivery

Urban Health Training Center

Urban health center for training in urban healthcare and public health

Epidemiology Lab

Laboratory for epidemiological studies and public health research

Our Faculty

Meet our experienced and dedicated team of community medicine educators committed to excellence in public health education.

Professor & Head

Dr.Prashant Shridhar Bagdey

Leading the department with extensive experience in community medicine and public health education.

Associate Professor

Dr Amit Jogdande

Specialized in epidemiology and community health with modern teaching approaches.

Associate Professor

Dr Pawan Meshram

Specialized in epidemiology and community health with modern teaching approaches.

Associate Professor

Dr Abhay Ambhilakar

Specialized in epidemiology and community health with modern teaching approaches.