Doctor of Medicine (MD) Community Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Community Medicine is a 3-year postgraduate medical programme offered at Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore. This specialization is inclined towards providing medical healthcare to large populations or communities as well as Preventive Medicine. The curriculum covers the Principles of Public Health, Epidemiology, Communicable Diseases, Health Research, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Healthcare Administration, Behavioural Science, Health Policy, and Occupational Health. Through the Department of Community Medicine, students can engage in community engagement, epidemiological investigations, disease surveillance, health education, and contribute to local, state and national level healthcare programmes and public awareness campaigns.