
MD Community Medicine
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
- 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.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MBBS degree recognized by NMC
- Completion of mandatory internship on or before the cutoff date
- Qualified NEET-PG examination
- Eligible for KEA / MCC counselling, as applicable
- Valid medical registration with State Medical Council / NMC
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Qualify NEET-PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)
- Register for counselling via:
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and/or
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), as applicable
- Fill preferences for MD Community Medicine – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
- Seat allotment based on NEET-PG rank, category, and seat availability
- Document verification during counselling
- Fee payment and admission confirmation
- Reporting to the institute and completion of joining formalities
- Commencement of the academic session as per RGUHS academic calendar