Maulana Azad Medical College 
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Community Medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC),New Delhi, has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, public health research,community-oriented healthcare delivery, and capacity building in the field of preventive andsocial medicine. The department plays a pivotal role in integrating teaching, training,research, and service delivery, with a strong emphasis on addressing the health needs of urban, vulnerable, and underserved populations.
The department currently operates through five training and field practice centres, providing comprehensive healthcare and community-based services. These field practice areas serve as important platforms for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, hands-on training in public health practice, community diagnosis, epidemiological investigations, programme implementation, and health systems research. The department also contributes to the development and evaluation of innovative public health interventions, generating evidence that can inform health policy and strengthen health-system delivery. Its community-oriented approach emphasizes equity, accessibility, continuity of care, community participation, and intersectoral collaboration, particularly for populations experiencing socioeconomic and healthcare disparities. By combining academic training with real-world public health practice, the Department of Community Medicine at MAMC continues to strengthen the competencies of future public health professionals while contributing meaningfully to evidence-based healthcare,community empowerment, and the improvement of population health outcomes in Delhi.