MD Community Medicine
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Government Medical College (GMC), Kollam
Kollam, Kerala, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Community Medicine
Overview
The MD Community Medicine program at Government Medical College, Kollam is designed to produce skilled public health specialists capable of addressing population-level health challenges. The department plays a crucial role in teaching, research, and service delivery through urban and rural health training centers attached to the institution. Postgraduate students receive extensive training in epidemiology, biostatistics, health management, environmental health, and national health programs. The course emphasizes field-based learning, surveillance activities, and health system research. Students actively participate in community outreach programs, health education, and disease prevention initiatives. With experienced faculty and strong institutional support, GMC Kollam provides a robust academic environment aligned with national public health priorities. Graduates are well prepared for careers in public health services, academics, research, and health administration.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must possess an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical college
- Must have completed Compulsory Rotating Internship
- Must be permanently or provisionally registered with NMC / State Medical Council
- Must qualify NEET-PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)
- Admission based on rank, category, and seat availability
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Appear for NEET-PG conducted by NBE
- Qualify NEET-PG with the prescribed cutoff
- Register for Kerala State PG Medical Counselling through the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala
- Exercise web-based option entry for MD Community Medicine
- Seat allotment based on NEET-PG rank, reservation, and availability
- Report to Government Medical College, Kollam for document verification
- Pay prescribed fees and complete admission formalities
- Join the course as per KUHS academic calendar
