Introduction :

Department of Community Medicine (PSM) was started in 1984 in Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College.
The department is involved in teaching, training, research, healthcare, evaluation and outreach activities.

Goal:

To prepare students as competent first level physicians suited to cater need of community in Indian context.

Mission Statement:


We train postgraduates, undergraduates and interns in community based research and healthcare activities ensuring a well-rounded education that goes beyond books
Department Highlights:



Academics:


Ph.D. Community Medicine:
The department has faculty members who are recognized Ph.D. guides and currently there are 8 PhD students registered for PhD in the Department.

CBME Publications
Marathi-English Communication Booklet
Family Study Journal
Epidemiology & Biostatistics Journal
Community Medicine Logbook
Family Study Journal 2023
Elective Report
Sakuri Family Study

Best Practices adopted for Medical Education:

• Community oriented medical education
• Student Research Projects
• Visit to Public Health institutions
• Involvement of students in public health days
• Problem Based Learning

Infrastructure:


Department Extension Activities :



Achievements & Awards:

• Award for Department with Highest Number of Publications in University 2016 & 2017.
• PG ICMR Grant (1)- Dr. Pallavi Shidhaye
• RNTCP Research Grant (3)- Dr. Sachin Palve, Dr Varsha Mahawarkar, Dr. Ganesh Shinde
• ICMR STS (14)
• Organized National Level IAPSM Conference 2005
• Total Publications -126

Future plan

• Development of Outdoor Museum
• Expansion of Public Health Laboratory
• Development of Elective Programs for Undergraduate Students in accordance with CBME guidelines
• Starting new short courses, value added courses and fellowships for public health professionals

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