The Department of Community Medicine deals with the health of population. It is a branch of medicine that endeavors to guard the well-being of the community through primary health care approach. The department measures the health needs of populations and suitable strategies are prepared in order to improve community health status through health promotion, disease prevention and health protection. The primary care Physicians would be an effective leader with the ability to identify, prioritize and manage the health problems of the community. For constantly polishing their knowledge, students are imparted with regular trainings in community medicine for enabling them to benefit the community. Department of Community Medicine is committed towards high quality teaching and training in the theory and practice of Community Medicine through a multi disciplinary approach in collaboration with Primary Health Care and Voluntary Organizations.