Faculty Member

Introduction

The Department of Community Medicine at University Medical and Dental College (UMDC) focuses on improving the health and well-being of people at the community level. This department helps students understand how diseases spread, how they can be prevented and how overall health can be promoted through education and preventive care.

Through the Community Medicine education UMDC, students learn to connect medical knowledge with real-life public health issues. The department encourages teamwork, field training and research to help students apply what they learn to serve the community more effectively.

Vision & Mission

The vision of the Department of Community Medicine is to create future doctors who are not only skilled in medical knowledge but also dedicated to improving public health.

Mission:

• To prepare competent doctors who can promote health and prevent diseases.
• To develop leadership, management and communication skills among students.
• To encourage students to engage in public health research and awareness activities.
• To support community-based projects that help students understand real health challenges.

The department aims to produce doctors who are thoughtful, compassionate and capable of making a positive impact on society through preventive and community-based healthcare.

Objectives

The department focuses on helping students:

• Understand how diseases affect individuals and populations.
• Learn preventive methods to improve public health.
• Gain knowledge of Community Medicine in medical curriculum through field visits and health programs.
• Build research and data analysis skills.
• Develop professional qualities like teamwork, problem-solving and empathy.

Through these objectives the department ensures that every student grows into a confident healthcare professional who values both science and humanity.

Facilities

The Department of Community Medicine at UMDC offers modern facilities to support both teaching and practical learning. These include:

• Well-equipped laboratories for research and training.
• A dedicated seminar and discussion room for presentations and group studies.
• Access to community health centers and field sites for hands-on experience.
• Updated learning materials, journals and digital tools for research and academic growth.

These facilities help students understand how community health programs work in real settings and how to apply their classroom learning to real-world health care.

Community Medicine for MBBS Students

For MBBS students, Community Medicine serves as a link between basic sciences and clinical practice. It helps them understand how diseases affect communities and how preventive and environmental health measures improve public well-being.

Students take part in field visits, surveys and awareness activities that connect theory with real-life practice. These experiences prepare them to become responsible, community-oriented doctors who can promote both individual and public health.