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Department of Community Medicine (PSM)

GMERS Medical College, Navsari

Faculty Details

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Note: This faculty list is live-updated and vacant posts are under process as per GMERS and NMC norms.

Overview

The Department of Community Medicine focuses on preventive, promotive and social aspects of health, training students to deliver comprehensive primary and community healthcare.

Goal

To produce socially responsible doctors competent in community-oriented healthcare delivery.

Objectives
  • Understand principles of epidemiology and public health
  • Promote preventive and promotive healthcare
  • Develop field-based and research skills
  • Strengthen primary healthcare orientation
  • Implement national health programmes
Curriculum

Theory: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Nutrition, Environmental Health, National Health Programmes

Practical: Field visits, surveys, community diagnosis, demonstrations and health education

Departmental Facilities
  • Urban and Rural Health Training Centres
  • Biostatistics and research facilities
  • Community outreach and survey units
  • Teaching aids and audiovisual facilities
Integration

Integrated teaching with clinical departments is practiced as per CBME guidelines.

Academic Importance

Community Medicine bridges healthcare delivery with population health and preventive medicine.