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Dept. of Community Medicine GMC, Thiruvananthapuram

Advancing public health through medical education, evidence-based research, community engagement and meaningful health interventions.

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From Evidence to Impact

Integrating education, epidemiology, research and community-based interventions to improve population health.

Public Health • Research • Community
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Research Projects
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Community Programmes
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12 Nov 2026
NATCON 2026
12th & 13th November 2026 Department of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Where medicine meets the community.

Advancing health through education, research, preventive medicine and meaningful community engagement.

Head of Department
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

Dr Anitha Bhaskar

Professor & Head
Department of Community Medicine
IRC chairperson, SBMR Nodal Officer, Coordinator state PEID cell, HICC Member,
NODAL OFFICER, YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CENTRE

MBBS, MD Community Medicine
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Strengthening health, one community at a time.

The Department of Community Medicine is committed to strengthening population health through education, research, preventive medicine and community-oriented healthcare.

Our academic activities combine classroom learning with field-based experiences, research and meaningful engagement with communities.

  • Undergraduate & postgraduate medical education
  • Public health research & epidemiology
  • Community-based health programmes
  • Continuing medical education & workshops
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MESSAGE FROM THE HOD

Working together for a healthier community.

The Department of Community Medicine remains committed to nurturing future healthcare professionals with strong scientific knowledge, research skills and a deep understanding of community health.

Through education, innovation and community engagement, we strive to contribute towards a healthier and more equitable society.

Dr Anitha Bhaskar Professor & Head
Academic Excellence

Education & Training

Developing future healthcare professionals with strong foundations in public health, preventive medicine and community-oriented healthcare.

MBBS

Undergraduate teaching in Community Medicine, preventive healthcare and public health.

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MD Programme

Advanced postgraduate education in Community Medicine and population health.

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Field Training

Practical exposure through community-based training and public health field activities.

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CME & Workshops

Professional development through conferences, workshops and continuing medical education.

Upcoming Programmes
Research & Innovation

Generating evidence for healthier communities.

Our research addresses important population health challenges and translates evidence into practical public health interventions.

Epidemiology

Understanding disease patterns, determinants and population health outcomes.

Public Health

Research addressing population health challenges and preventive healthcare.

Health Systems

Improving healthcare delivery, accessibility and health system performance.

Intervention Research

Developing and evaluating evidence-based community health interventions.

Community outreach
Community Engagement

From campus to community.

Community-based learning and outreach are at the heart of Community Medicine.

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Rural Health Activities

Field-based learning and health programmes addressing rural community needs.

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Urban Health Programmes

Community interventions focusing on urban population health.

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School Health

Health promotion, screening and awareness activities among students.

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Health Awareness

Community awareness campaigns promoting healthy behaviours and disease prevention.

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Advancing health.
Empowering communities.

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UPCOMING EVENT

NATCON 2026

12th & 13th November 2026
Department of Community Medicine
Govt. Medical College
Thiruvananthapuram
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