Introduction to Community Medicine | Dr Bratati Banerjee

Welcome to the e-learning series in Community Medicine, designed specifically for Indian medical graduates! This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, perception, and attitude required to function as the first contact physician in your community.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be proficient in:
• Health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
• Community-based healthcare and its practical applications.
• Understanding the evolving discipline of Community Medicine and its integration with clinical medicine.
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Historical Evolution of Community Medicine:
Explore the origins of community medicine, from the Greek concept of Hygieia (health) and Panacea (medicine), to the modern-day applications in preventive, public, and social medicine. Learn how these early ideas evolved into the disciplines of family medicine, public health, and community medicine.

Key Areas Covered:
1. Public Health: Focus on environmental and social determinants of health.
2. Family Medicine: Maintaining the health of individuals and families.
3. Community Medicine: Promoting health at the community level with a focus on prevention and primary healthcare.

Detailed Course Structure:

• Section 1: Health and its Determinants
o Concept of Health
o Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
o Social, Behavioral, and Environmental Determinants of Health

• Section 2: Epidemiology
o General Epidemiology Principles
o Disease Epidemiology (Communicable & Non-communicable diseases)
o National Health Programs

• Section 3: Care of Vulnerable Populations
o Women & Children
o Geriatric Population & Occupational Hazards

• Section 4: Health Management
o Healthcare Delivery Systems
o Public Health Emergencies
o International Health & Essential Medicines

• Section 5: Practical Skills
o Case Examination (Under 5s and Adults)
o Spot Specimens on Immunization, Family Planning, and National Health Programs

Real-World Application of Community Medicine:
This course emphasizes the real-world delivery of healthcare in the community through health education, interaction with vulnerable populations, and empowering individuals to take charge of their health. Watch as a community health worker engages with locals to raise awareness, provide health talks, and encourage health responsibility.


CBME (Competency-Based Medical Education):
This course follows the CBME curriculum introduced in 2018 for undergraduate medical students and is designed to prepare you for professional exams and real-life practice.

Join the e-learning series to explore Community Medicine and enhance your understanding of healthcare in the community. By engaging with this content, you'll be ready to make a positive impact in the health of your community.

Faculty:
Dr Bratati Banerjee
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)

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