Communtiy Medicine
🌍 Department of Community Medicine
“Promoting Health, Preventing Disease, and Serving the Community”
The Department of Community Medicine focuses on the study of health and disease within defined populations, emphasizing prevention, education, and public health awareness. Its primary objective is to identify community health problems, assess their causes, and plan, implement, and evaluate effective health programs and policies for improving overall well-being.
In the field of Homoeopathy, community medicine plays a significant role in disease prevention and health promotion through both prophylactic and complementary approaches. Homeopathic remedies, when applied judiciously, contribute to maintaining public health and preventing disease outbreaks.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the department effectively demonstrated this role by using Arsenicum Album 30 as a preventive measure, which showed encouraging results in promoting immunity and resilience. Through field training, health surveys, and outreach activities, the department instills in students a sense of social responsibility, public service, and holistic healthcare delivery — essential qualities for every future physician.
🧫 Laboratory Facilities – Department of Community Medicine
“Empowering Students to Serve the Community Through Knowledge and Practice”
The Community Medicine Laboratory serves as a vital learning hub where students gain practical experience in understanding the health status, disease patterns, and environmental factors that influence community well-being. The lab is equipped with epidemiological models, health charts, statistical tools, survey instruments, and audiovisual aids to support the study and analysis of public health data.
Students are trained to conduct health surveys, nutritional assessments, and field investigations, enabling them to identify local health challenges and propose evidence-based solutions. The laboratory also facilitates demonstrations on water analysis, sanitation methods, vaccination awareness, and disease prevention strategies, helping learners connect theoretical knowledge with real-world application.
Through regular community-based training, field visits, and interactive sessions, the department nurtures a sense of responsibility, empathy, and leadership among students. The laboratory thus plays a crucial role in preparing future homeopathic physicians to contribute effectively to public health promotion and disease prevention, aligning with the holistic principles of homeopathy and community care.
Dr. Shivani Katare
Professor & HOD
Dr. Shoeba Perveen
Associate Professor
Dr. Bhumika Gangwani
Assistant Professor