Department of Community Medicine
Started in 1992
Four Demonstrators, Three Medical Officers, Two Lady Medical Officers
Functions:
Department of Community Medicine GMCH Chandigarh was established in1992. With its two centres RHTC and UHTC, Department is involved in teaching and training of UG and PG students, residents, Medical Officers, Interns, Para-Medical Personnel and Consultants. Main functions of Department are:
(a) Teaching and Research
• Teaching and training to the undergraduate (MBBS) students, interns and guiding postgraduates.
• Besides UG and PG teaching of Medical students of GMCH, the department is also actively involved in the MPH course for the Centre for Public Health, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
• Carrying out research undertaking sponsored projects funded by National and International Agencies: ICMR, DHR, DST, NACO, UNAIDS, WHO etc.
(b) Patient Care Services:
• Department is providing complete health care through Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC), Sector 44 and Rural Health Training Centre, (RHTC) Sector 56, Palsora and Geriatric Clinic at GMCH Chandigarh.
• Facility for investigation of Complete Blood Picture, Peripheral Blood Smear for Malaria Parasites, Blood grouping, Sputum for AFB (TB), Lipidogram, Renal Function Test, Blood Sugar, Liver Function Test, Urine examination, VDRL, HIV ELISA, ECG are available at Centres attached with the Department.
• Rural Health Training Centre is providing comprehensive health including maternity care to the Community. Inpatient Services are available round the clock at RHTC.
• Geriatric OPD at Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh is being run by the Department since Feb 2012.
• Patient care services at RHTC Palsora, UHTC Sector 44 and Geriatric Clinic at GMCH including special clinics are being provided in collaboration with other Departments like Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Dental etc.