Department of Community Medicine

Head of Department: Dr. Sudha Kumari
Professor & HOD

Who We Are (And Why It Matters)

We are not just a department—we are the vital link between medicine and the community. Real People, Real Problems, Real Change.

At Viswabharathi, Community Medicine is more than a subject—it’s a mindset. We train future-ready doctors to think beyond hospitals, understand people, and drive meaningful health change in the real world.

Under the leadership of Dr. Sudha Kumari, the department integrates learning, research, and service to develop compassionate, competent, and community-focused professionals. Our team comprises public health experts, field staff, and a dedicated Department Statistician who trains students in biostatistics, data analysis, and research methodology.This empowers students to make data-driven decisions in real-life health scenarios.

What Makes Us Tick

“Public health isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. We are here to help you answer it.”
Our Game Plan
  • Develop bold, community-conscious doctors.
  • Bridge classroom learning with real-world impact.
  • Promote preventive health, research, and ethical leadership.
What You’ll Gain
  • Skills in public health, epidemiology, and systems thinking.
  • A strong foundation in ethics, empathy, and equity.
  • Hands-on experience through national programs and community immersion.

How We Teach (And Keep You Engaged)

Learning here is active, practical, and people-centered:

Faculty

Professor
Professor

Dr. Sanina Mustafa Ausvi, MD

Dr. B. Sudhakar Babu, MD

Associate Professor
Associate Professor

Dr. Gururaj M S, MD

Assistant Professors
Assistant Professors

Dr. P. Ramu, MD

Dr. P. Kalyani, MD

Dr. P. Satya Reddy, MD

Dr. K. Rudra Reddy, MD

Dr. P. Rama Krishna Murthy, MD

Dr. E. Ajay Kumar, MD

Dr. Y. Pranaya, MD

Statistician-cum-Asst. Prof.
Statistician

Dr. Govvada Tarun, MSc, PhD

Tutors
Tutors

Dr. M. Aejaz Parveen

Dr. Irshad Ur Rahaman H D, MBBS

Dr. Syed Taheer Pasha Quadri, MBBS

Dr. Kavai Manasa, MBBS

Dr. Valaisingam Badrinath, MBBS

Dr. Pavan Kalyan G, MBBS

Senior Residents
Senior Residents

Dr. Abida Ashroft Fathima, MD

Dr. P. Vandanam, MBBS

Dr. K. Sabitha, MBBS

Dr. P. V. Sai Karthik Reddy, MBBS

Your Journey, Your Way

For MBBS Students:
  • Begin with the Family Adoption Programme (FAP) in your first year—connect with real families and follow their journeys throughout your studies and beyond, adopted 5 villages.
  • CBME-aligned training featuring logbooks, OSCEs, and team-based learning.
  • Field postings, CSCs, and community diagnosis projects.
  • Outbreak drills, policy reviews, mini-research, and poster presentations
  • Training in IEC/BCC strategies and public health campaign planning.
For MD Students:
  • Lead research projects, outbreak investigations, and field surveys.
  • Mentor undergraduates, conduct CSCs, and present in academic forums.
  • Dive deep into health policy, systems, and data analysis
  • Engage in real-world program monitoring and district-level initiatives.
  • Gain hands-on experience with tools like Epi-Info, SPSS, and Excel.
  • Organize health education drives.

Crunching Numbers, Creating Change

Our in-house statistician guides students in mastering biostatistics, research design, and data interpretation. From planning studies to analyzing results, you’ll learn to transform numbers into actionable public health insights

Big Ideas Start Here

Have a question? Explore it with us. We support student research, ICMR STS projects, field surveys, and more. Faculty and students regularly present and publish at national forums. Here, curiosity meets impact.

More Than Medicine

We also train paramedical, physiotherapy, and nursing students with tailored content, simulations, and real-world exposure. Public health is a team effort, and every role is vital.

The Vibe at Community Medicine

Campaigns. Clinics. Competitions. Conversations.
Here, learning never stops—and neither does the fun.

Community Medicine at Viswabharathi Medical College is where public health becomes personal, and your passion finds its purpose.

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