MD Community Medicine

• An MBBS degree recognised by NMC or a relevant regulatory body.
• Completion of the rotating internship.
• Valid NEET-PG score. Admissions into MD programs at PIMSR, including Community Medicine, are via NEET PG.

Parul Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (PIMSR) was established in 2016 under Parul University, with its MBBS program approved by the NMC from that time. As part of its expansion, PIMSR has introduced multiple MD programmes, including MD Community Medicine. The Department of Community Medicine trains students in both theory and field work: epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive health, health promotion, community outreach, primary health care, public health management, etc. The teaching hospital and community outreach centres associated with PIMSR are leveraged for practical exposure, such as peripheral health centres. Graduates are expected to gain skills to design, implement and evaluate community health programs, to engage in disease surveillance, policy, health education, and potentially roles in government health departments, NGO/public health organisations, academia, etc.

Appear for NEET PG: Register and appear for the national exam and obtain a valid score.

Participate in Counselling: Through the state / institutional counselling process under Gujarat / Parul University, list Community Medicine among preferred specialities.

Seat Allotment: Based on NEET PG rank, reservation category, and seat availability for Community Medicine at PIMSR.

Document Verification: Submit MBBS degree & marksheets, internship completion certificate, NEET PG scorecard, registration with medical council, identity proof etc.

Fee Payment & Enrollment: Upon seat allotment, complete payment, registration formalities.

Course Commencement: Start academic work including field postings, community health center engagement, epidemiology lab work etc.