MD Community Medicine

• MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

• Completed one‑year rotating internship before the start date

• Qualified NEET‑PG with a valid rank

• Registered with State Medical Council/NMC

• Selection through NEET‑PG counselling (MCC/State quota)

The M.D. Community Medicine program at Vilasrao Deshmukh Government Medical College, Latur is a structured three‑year postgraduate course designed to train physicians in public health principles, disease prevention, and community health management. The discipline, also known as Preventive & Social Medicine (PSM), includes fieldwork at urban and rural health training centers, programs for immunization, maternal and child health, epidemiologic surveillance, biostatistics, environmental health, and health program planning. The department has functioning urban and rural health training centers, antirabies and immunization clinics, and engages students in community health camps and outreach activities. With an annual intake of 2 seats for the MD program, this specialty prepares graduates for careers in government and non‑government public health, hospital community medicine units, academic teaching, research organizations, and health administration roles.

1. Qualify NEET‑PG conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)
2. Register for PG medical counselling through MCC (15 % All India Quota) or Maharashtra State PG counselling portal
3. Participate in counselling rounds based on NEET‑PG rank and reservation category
4. Choose M.D. Community Medicine, Vilasrao Deshmukh Government Medical College, Latur during choice filling
5. Receive seat allotment and complete reporting at the college within the stipulated timeframe
6. Submit original documents for verification and pay prescribed fees to confirm admission
7. Commence academic sessions as per MUHS/college schedule