MD Community Medicine

1. MBBS degree recognized by NMC
2. Completion of one-year compulsory internship on or before the prescribed cut-off date
3. Qualification in NEET-PG with the required percentile
4. Eligibility as per NMC, KUHS, MCC / CEE Kerala, and Government of Kerala regulations
5. Compliance with bond/service obligations, if applicable

Government Medical College, Kannur (Pariyaram) is a tertiary care government teaching institution affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences and recognized by the National Medical Commission. The MD Community Medicine programme provides postgraduate training in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health management, and preventive medicine. Residents participate in field surveys, community health programs, immunization campaigns, health education initiatives, and research projects. The programme emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, disease prevention, and health policy implementation at the community and population level. Academic training includes seminars, journal clubs, workshops, epidemiological studies, and dissertation work. Postgraduate students actively engage in undergraduate teaching and community outreach. With extensive field exposure, research opportunities, and faculty guidance, the programme prepares graduates for leadership roles in public health, research, academia, and policy planning.