Department of Preventive & Social Medicine

Introduction:
Department of Preventive and Social Medicine was started in 1984 in Rural Medical College.
The department is involved in teaching, research and extension activities.
Goal:
To prepare students as competent first level physicians suited to cater need of community in Indian context.
Mission Statement:
1. Empowering the students with knowledge, skills & positive attitude to work as first level contact physicians.
2. To produce health professionals capable of providing integrated preventive, promotive & curative health services to the community. Keeping in mind Health Problem in Indian Context, National Health Policy and Programs.
3. To be able to appreciate Sociopsychological, Cultural, economic & environmental factors affecting health.
4. To sharpen the behavior changes communication skills of young minds so that they can guide the services of fraternity on the tracks to positive health.
5. To strive for excellence in research aimed at developing appropriate technology / strategies for prevention and control of communicable & non-communicable diseases as per needs of the community.
6. To use principles of epidemiology & biostatistics as scientific tool to make rational decisions relevant ot community & individual patient intervetion.
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