Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Education

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (VIMS & RC), Bengaluru, is a premier private medical college affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The institute is supported by a multi-specialty teaching hospital and active community health programs, offering strong academic and practical exposure.
The MD Community Medicine program emphasizes population-based healthcare, preventive medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and public health program implementation. Postgraduate students gain hands-on experience in community health centers, rural health training, disease surveillance, and health education campaigns.
Students are actively involved in undergraduate teaching, research projects, seminars, and journal clubs. Completion of a dissertation is mandatory, fostering analytical skills, scientific research capabilities, and public health expertise.
Graduates of MD Community Medicine are prepared for careers in public health administration, academic teaching, research institutions, government health departments, NGOs, and international health agencies.