MD Community Medicine
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Thrissur
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Community Medicine
Overview
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Thrissur is a well-recognized medical institution in Kerala affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission. The MD in Community Medicine is a three-year postgraduate degree designed to develop expert physicians equipped with the knowledge and skills required to improve public health outcomes at community and population levels. The course offers advanced training in epidemiology, health service management, disease prevention, health promotion, and biostatistics. Through exposure to urban and rural health training centres, students gain hands-on experience in community health surveys, primary care delivery, immunization programs, and national health initiatives. The department actively engages in field postings, research projects, and public health outreach activities, preparing graduates to serve in public health leadership roles, academic positions, or research careers.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MBBS degree recognised by the NMC.
- Permanent/provisional medical registration from NMC or State Medical Council.
- Completed one-year internship (or likely to complete before academic year start).
- Valid NEET-PG score in the year of admission.
- Participation in state/central counselling (Kerala CEE or MCC).
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Appear in NEET-PG: Appear for the national postgraduate medical entrance exam.
- Obtain a valid NEET-PG score meeting the required cut-offs.
- Register for counselling: Register with the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala or MCC (for all-India quota seats).
- Seat allotment: Seats are allocated based on rank, category, and preferences during counselling.
- Document verification: Report to AIMS within the stipulated timeline with all original academic and identity documents.
- Final admission formalities: Complete fee payment, medical fitness submission, and registration to confirm the seat.
