Revised Community Medicine Syllabus for B.H.M.S. Students
Community Medicine Study Guide for BHMS Students Preparing for Examinations
We have prepared this comprehensive study guide for students enrolled in the 4-year BHMS program who are preparing for the Community Medicine examination. This guide covers the majority of topics, focusing on the most significant and frequently asked questions in various Indian university exams.
COMMUNITY MEDICINE STUDY GUIDE
The study of Community Medicine will span over two years (Third B.H.M.S and Fourth B.H.M.S) but will be assessed at the end of the Fourth B.H.M.S (there will be no exam in 3 BHMS for this subject). The guide is structured as follows:
THEORY SYLLABUS
During the 3-year B.H.M.S, students will be taught the following subjects that have relevance to Community Medicine:- Man, and Medicine- Concept of health and disease- Nutrition and health- Environment and health- Water- Medical Entomology- Occupational health- Preventive medicine in paediatrics and geriatrics
During the 4-year B.H.M.S, these are the subjects covered:- Epidemiology- Bio-statistics- Demography and Family Planning- Health education and health communication- Health care of community- International Health- Mental Health- Maternal and Child Health- School Health Services- National Health Programs of India- Hospital waste management- Disaster management- Study of aphorisms of organon of medicine and other homoeopathic literatures, relevant to the above topics
EXAMINATIONThere will be an examination of the Community Medicine subject only in Fourth B.H.M.S.
- Theory Examination
- Number of papers: 01
- Marks: 100
More detailed viva notes can be accessed via the following link:COMMUNITY MEDICINE VIVA NOTES
All questions are listed under their respective chapters.
Frequently Asked QuestionsThis study guide presents some commonly asked questions in the form of full questions (FQ), semi-full questions (SFQ), and short notes (SN).
(Reference: courtesy of enrichment data) For optimal preparation, students are advised to consult the official syllabus of their respective Indian universities and stay updated on the examination pattern and structure.
- In the study of Community Medicine, the theory syllus for the fourth year BHMS covers topics such as epidemiology, bio-statistics, and medical entomology, among others.
- To prepare for the Community Medicine examination, BHMS students should familiarize themselves with the concepts of health and disease, nutrition and health, and water, which are taught during the three-year BHMS program.
- When studying chronic diseases and medical-conditions, it's essential to understand their pathology and physiology as part of the broader framework of health and wellness.
- In addition to the official syllabus of their respective Indian universities, students should also review information on diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases, pathology, and related medical-conditions to excel in the Community Medicine examination.
