Neigrihms Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Drug course is a one-year postgraduate diploma program offered by the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS). It is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to medical professionals in the field of community health and essential drug management. The program focuses on the development of skills in the areas of community health, public health, epidemiology, health economics, health management, and essential drug management. The course also provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in the field through field visits and internships. The program is open to medical professionals from all disciplines, including MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc. Nursing, and B.Pharm. The course is designed to equip the medical professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage community health and essential drug management.

Duration	1 year
Fees	Rs. 10,000
Mode of Study	Full-time
Institute Type	Government

Semester	Syllabus
1	Anatomy & Physiology
2	Biochemistry & Microbiology
3	Pathology & Pharmacology
4	Community Medicine & Public Health
5	Clinical Medicine & Surgery
6	Essential Drug & Community Medical Service

The important topics covered in the Neigrihms Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Drug course are:

1. Introduction to Community Medicine
2. Epidemiology
3. Health Care Delivery System
4. Health Education and Communication
5. Health Economics
6. Health Care Planning and Management
7. Primary Health Care
8. Health Care of Special Groups
9. Environmental Health
10. Maternal and Child Health
11. Nutrition
12. Mental Health
13. Essential Drugs
14. Clinical Pharmacology
15. Clinical Trials
16. Clinical Research Methodology
17. Biostatistics
18. Research Ethics
19. Health Care Financing
20. Health Care Quality Assurance