Community Medicine

DR. PRIYA PASUPATHY

Director & Professor

Professor of Community Medicine with 19 years of UG PG teaching. My primary area of interest and academic focus is on Non- communicable diseases, Community Obstetrics, Preventive Onco-gynaecology and training in Medical education. I have guided UGs in various ICMR projects. Iam passionate about mentoring students and innovations in Medical education & Community Health.

DR. R. SENTHIL KUMAR

Professor

Dr. Senthil Kumar has over 19 years of teaching experience in community medicine with a strong focus on operational research aimed at developing health care implementation models. His expertise blends academic teaching with practical research to improve healthcare delivery systems.

Dr. Uma Maheswari R

Professor

Dr. Uma Maheshwari has over 15 years of teaching experience in community medicine, with a specialized focus on operational research related to tuberculosis and its health care implementation models. Her work integrates practical strategies to enhance tuberculosis control through evidence-based approaches in public health settings.

Dr. Chitra A

Professor

Dr. A. Chitra, Professor of Community Medicine, passionate about research on non communicable diseases in general and air pollution and human health in particular

Dr. Kumar Caroline Priya

Professor

Dr. K. Caroline Priya, am a Professor at the Institute of Community Medicine, Madras Medical College. With 16 years of teaching young health professionals and multiple research publications, my expertise spans Community Medicine, epidemiology, and health promotion. My vision is to empower communities through evidence-based interventions, fostering a healthier society. I would like to bridge the gap between research and practice, improving well-being and driving commitment to excellence in public health by empowering my students.

Dr. Anaiappan J

Professor

Dr. Anaiappan has over 13 years of experience teaching community medicine, with a specialized interest in human resources and capacity building to strengthen healthcare systems. He also focuses on preventive pediatrics, aiming to improve child health through early preventive measures

Dr. Saravanakumar P

Professor

I am Professor of Community Medicine, with 13 years of UG & PG teaching with 20 Publications in reputed National and International journals(H index – 17). Awarded PhD, MBA( Hospital Management). My Academic and research interest focus on Pediatric Nutrition, Adolescent Health. I have guided UGs in ICMR projects. Trainer in Research Methodology. I am passionate about Teaching, mentoring, Evidence based practice, Ethics and Community Health.

Dr.P. Getrude Banumathi

Professor

I am Dr P.Getrude Banumathi, Professor of Community Medicine with 12 years of UG and PG teaching experience and 15 publications in national and international journals. My area of interest is Non-Communicable Diseases. Passionate about medical education and mentorship, I had served as Member Secretary of the Institutional Ethics Committee .

Dr. Sudharshini S

Associate Professor

Dr. Sudharshini Subramaniam has over 11 years of experience in Community Medicine, focusing on operational research and health systems strengthening. She actively engages in collaborative research to address health inequities. As a Medical Education Unit member, she supports faculty development and curriculum innovation to integrate research, teaching, and field practice.

Dr. A.R.Adhilakshmi

Associate Professor

Dr. Adhilakshmi has over 7 years of teaching experience in community medicine, specializing in vaccine-preventable diseases. Her academic focus lies in advancing knowledge and awareness about immunization and public health interventions related to infectious diseases.

Dr. Karthik C

Assistant Professor

Dr. Karthik has over 5 years of teaching experience in community medicine, focusing on imparting knowledge that integrates public health with practical healthcare delivery. His areas of interest include hospital administration and healthcare policy, where he emphasizes improving healthcare management and policy formulation for better community health outcomes.

Dr. Samykkhan C

Assistant Professor

Dr. Samykkhan brings over 7 years of teaching experience in community medicine, specializing in the development of robust healthcare systems tailored for rural communities. His dedication lies in strengthening rural health infrastructure to ensure accessible and effective medical services for underserved populations.

Dr. Prabakaran B

Assistant Professor

Dr. Prabakaran has over 6 years of teaching experience in community medicine with a specialized interest in hospital quality control policy. His work focuses on enhancing healthcare standards through effective policy development and quality management in hospital settings

Dr.Damodaran V

Assistant Professor

Dr. V. Damodaran, Senior Assistant Professor, holds degrees in MBBS, MD (Community Medicine). He has been recognized with the Dr. Kesavalu Educational Trust Gold Medal by TNMGRMU for Postgraduate degree. Currently has 11 publications.Field of interest are AI in Healthcare and Medical Education, Data analytics, Health research and Non-communicable Diseases.

Dr.Arvinth Ram A

Assistant Professor

Dr. Arvinth Ram has over 4 years of teaching experience in community medicine, specializing in primary health care, health economics, and research. His academic work focuses on equipping medical students with knowledge and skills in these areas to improve public health outcomes.

Dr.Senthil Rajkumar K.S

Senior Resident

Dr. Senthil Rajkumar has over 4 years of teaching experience, specializing in viral hepatitis and its immunization. His academic focus includes advancing knowledge and preventive strategies in viral hepatitis within community health settings.

Dr. Hemamalini B

Senior Resident

I am Dr. Hemamalini, Assistant Professor, Institute of Community Medicine, MMC, with 15 years of government service across all three Directorates. I am actively involved in teaching and mentoring students. I have guided UG-ICMR STS projects, PG dissertations, involved in CCDC-ICMR RAHAT project. I possess good communication and academic skills.

Dr.Princy Felicia J

Senior Resident

Dr. Princy Felicia has over 12 years of government service, focussed on public health and 4 years of teaching experience in Community Medicine. She is interested in research and to impart quality medical education and committed medical service to foster the development of future healthcare professionals