The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) offers a Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Drug course. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive medical services to rural and urban communities. It covers topics such as public health, epidemiology, pharmacology, and community health. The course also focuses on the management of essential drugs and the use of appropriate technology for health care delivery. The duration of the course is one year and it is open to graduates in any discipline. It is conducted in both online and offline modes. The course also includes field visits and internships to gain practical experience. Upon successful completion of the course, students are awarded a Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Drug.

Course Duration	2 Years
Fee	INR 25,000
Study Mode	Full Time
University Type	Deemed University

Semester	Syllabus
1	Anatomy & Physiology, Community Medicine, Biochemistry, Pharmacology
2	Pathology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Pharmacology
3	Medicine, Surgery, Community Medicine, Pharmacology
4	Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Community Medicine, Pharmacology
5	Forensic Medicine, Ophthalmology, Community Medicine, Pharmacology
6	ENT, Orthopedics, Community Medicine, Pharmacology

1. Introduction to Community Medicine
2. Epidemiology and Biostatistics
3. Health Care Delivery System
4. Health Economics
5. Health Promotion and Education
6. Health Care Financing
7. Health Care Policies and Programs
8. Primary Health Care
9. Health Care Management
10. Essential Drugs and Drug Administration
11. Health Care of Special Groups
12. Research Methodology
13. Clinical Practice in Community Medicine
14. Environmental Health
15. Mental Health and Substance Abuse
16. Reproductive and Child Health
17. Nutrition and Health
18. Occupational Health
19. Disaster Management