Madha Medical College & Research Institute
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Building Healthier Communities Through Education, Research & Service
The Department of Community Medicine at Madha Medical College stands as a dynamic center for public health education, research, and community outreach. Guided by the vision of producing socially responsible healthcare professionals, the department has evolved into a hub of excellence in preventive and social medicine.
3 Professors, 2 Associate Professors, 5 Assistant Professors, 2 Senior Residents, 4 Junior Residents, and 1 Statistician-cum-Assistant Professor
Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC) at Maduravoyal, Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) at Sirukalathur, and Satellite Center at CIT Engineering College
Following Competency-Based Medical Education curriculum, blending classroom learning with hands-on field training and community projects
To train compassionate medical professionals who understand health in its social context and can address community health challenges through preventive and curative approaches.
To become a center of excellence in community medicine, recognized for innovative teaching, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement that improves health outcomes for underserved populations.
Excellence, Compassion, Innovation, Collaboration, Equity, Evidence-based Practice, and Social Responsibility
Watch our journey in transforming communities through healthcare excellence
Dedicated professionals committed to excellence in community medicine
Department Faculty with Dean
Department Faculty
"The roots of true health extend far deeper than hospital corridors—they reach into communities, families, and the everyday choices that shape our well-being."
Comprehensive medical education with hands-on community experience
Introduction to Community Medicine concepts, health statistics, and epidemiology basics
Collaborative problem-solving where students work in teams on real public health challenges, fostering peer-to-peer discussion and accountability
Complex topics like disaster management transformed into engaging scenario-based puzzles requiring strategic thinking
Students draw connections between sanitation, maternal health, and social behavior to understand community health holistically
Faculty poses mystery diagnoses with clues, encouraging students to think critically and apply knowledge
Strategic visual engagement (like Subway Surfers with lectures) enhances focus and retention
Circular talk format where no student can pass the mic, transforming hesitation into healthy debates
AI applications in learning, mixed-methods evaluation, and innovative assessment strategies
Seamless connection between classroom concepts and real-world community challenges
Structured research methodology training with faculty-mentored projects addressing local health priorities
Aavin Dairy, Industrial sites, Water treatment plants, ICDS centers for practical exposure
Advancing public health through innovative research
Developing emotion detection algorithms to enhance mental health services through AI-augmented counseling, making psychological care more accessible for underserved populations
Groundbreaking study on cancer screening barriers among transgender communities using Health Belief Model, developing inclusive screening protocols
Comprehensive examination of how dialysis adequacy, family support, and patient-reported outcomes influence quality of life among hemodialysis patients
Revealing that controlled visual distractions during medical lectures surprisingly enhance learning retention compared to traditional lectures
Every intern undergoes structured research methodology training, developing skills in study design, data collection, statistical analysis, and ethical considerations.
Research methodology, ethics, and study design
Faculty-guided project selection and protocol development
Data collection during field activities and camps
Monday meetings, conferences, and publications
National Institute of Epidemiology
World Health Organization
ICMR
Reaching communities where they live, learn, and work
Serving urban communities with comprehensive preventive and curative care
Daily general clinics and weekend specialty clinics in dermatology, general medicine, pediatrics, and geriatrics
Comprehensive vaccination services for children and adults with immunization records and outreach campaigns
Antenatal care, postnatal follow-up, growth monitoring, nutritional counseling, and family planning
Health and hygiene checks, growth tracking, nutrition advice in government and private schools
Health checkups, counseling, and care planning at homes for elderly and ICDS beneficiaries
BP/sugar screening, dengue surveillance, source reduction, and community mapping
Real-time public health laboratory integrating academics with active service
Medical consultations, blood pressure checks, anemia screening, and referrals
Orthopedics, ophthalmology, pediatrics, dermatology in collaboration with clinical departments
Growth monitoring, deworming, hygiene education in local government schools
Door-to-door health profiling, immunization checks, and awareness sessions
Cooking demonstrations and community talks on anemia, breastfeeding, and sanitation
Mosquito source reduction, waste management awareness, and community-level interventions
Bringing specialized care directly to communities
Camps Conducted
Patients Served
Specialty Areas
ECG, BP monitoring, cardiac consultations
Vision screening, cataract identification, spectacles distribution (Sastha Old Age Home)
Growth monitoring, immunization, nutritional assessment
Elderly health assessments, chronic disease management
Oral health screening, education, basic treatments
Multi-specialty screenings, medications, referrals
Transforming lives through direct community engagement
Families Adopted Across 4 Communities
Improved medication adherence among chronic disease patients
Increased immunization coverage in adopted families
Student engagement in community-based learning
Celebrating excellence through academic and community events
February 14, 2025
Models and Charts Competition organized in memory of Dr. Shantha, Padma Vibhushan awardee. Phase 2 MBBS students showcased remarkable creativity in presenting epidemiological data, health system models, and disease prevention strategies through innovative visual displays.
April 7, 2025
Comprehensive competition series embracing "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" theme. Students showcased talent across essay writing, poetry, drawing, painting, photography, Tamil debate, memes, short films, and slogans.
March 24, 2024
Innovative protein-packed recipe book project with 18 student teams developing high-protein recipes (20g-117g) specifically designed to support TB patients' nutritional needs. Emphasized critical role of proper nutrition in TB prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Latest events, activities, and announcements
Phase 2 students showcased innovative presentations on community medicine concepts
Multi-faceted competition series with essay, poetry, art, photography, debates, and more
Comprehensive vision screening and cataract identification for 78 elderly residents
World Malaria Day CME with experts from Chettinad Hospital and ESIC Medical College
Featuring Dr. Ganeshkumar from ICMR-NIE and Dr. Selva Raja Siddharth (WHO TB consultant)
7 prestigious awards won by students at regional and national conferences
703 families adopted across 4 communities with measurable health improvements
99.3% pass percentage with 10 distinctions in university examinations
26 research papers published in indexed journals, 9 faculty projects, 8 ICMR-funded
Capturing moments of learning, service, and community impact
Get in touch with the Department of Community Medicine
Madha Medical College & Research Institute
Madha Medical College & Research Institute
Kundrathur Main Road, Kovur
Chennai - 600 122, Tamil Nadu, India
UHTC: Aalapakkam, Maduravoyal
RHTC: Sirukalathur
Satellite Center: CIT Engineering College