MD Community Medicine
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (MCHRC SRM), Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Community Medicine
Overview
The MD – Community Medicine programme at Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre is a dedicated three‑year postgraduate degree designed to train physicians in the principles of public health and preventive medicine. It emphasises understanding health determinants, epidemiology, disease prevention strategies, biostatistics, health system planning, environmental and occupational health, and community‑oriented teaching. The programme includes both classroom instruction and extensive fieldwork through collaborations with local urban and rural health training centres, as well as government primary health centres, enabling students to gain practical exposure to real‑world community health challenges. Graduates are prepared for roles in public health services, academic departments, research organisations, governmental and non‑governmental health programmes, and health policy planning, with an aim to improve population health outcomes using evidence‑based practices.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Completed MBBS from a medical college recognised by NMC.
- Completed or expected to complete the rotating internship before the specified deadline.
- Qualified NEET‑PG exam with the required minimum percentile as per category (e.g., ~50th percentile for General category, with relaxations for reserved categories).
- Possess a valid MBBS registration certificate (provisional or permanent) from the Medical Council.
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Qualify NEET‑PG: Appear and secure a valid score in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test ‑ Postgraduate.
- Register for counselling: Through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All‑India Quota and/or the State Counselling Authority for State Quota.
- Choice filling: Select MD – Community Medicine at Trichy SRM Medical College as a preferred programme during choice filling in counselling.
- Seat allotment: Seats are allotted based on NEET‑PG rank, category, and availability.
- Document verification: Report to the allotted centre with original certificates (NEET‑PG scorecard, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, registration proof, etc.) for verification.
- Fee payment & admission confirmation: Authorise and pay prescribed fees to confirm seat acceptance.
- Hostel allotment (if opted): Apply and secure hostel accommodation after admission confirmation.
