MD Community Medicine

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MD Community Medicine

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Duration: 3 Year(s)

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (VIMS & RC), Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Course TypeMaster

Course Specialty

Community Medicine

Overview

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Fee (INR):

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Stipend (INR):

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Accomodation:

Hostel Facility

Scholarship:

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Eligibility

  1. MBBS degree recognized by NMC
  2. Completion of mandatory internship on or before the cutoff date
  3. Qualified NEET-PG examination
  4. Eligible for KEA / MCC counselling, as applicable
  5. Valid medical registration with State Medical Council / NMC


Minimum Education

MBBS

Admission Process:

  1. Qualify NEET-PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)
  2. Register for counselling via:
  3. Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and/or
  4. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), as applicable
  5. Fill preferences for MD Community Medicine – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
  6. Seat allotment based on NEET-PG rank, category, and seat availability
  7. Document verification during counselling
  8. Fee payment and admission confirmation
  9. Reporting to the institute and completion of joining formalities
  10. Commencement of the academic session as per RGUHS academic calendar


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