Panjab University Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Drug is a one-year diploma course offered by the Department of Community Medicine, Panjab University. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide medical services to the community. The course focuses on the principles of community medicine, epidemiology, public health, health promotion, and health education. It also covers topics such as health care delivery systems, health economics, and health policy.

The course is divided into two semesters. During the first semester, students are taught the basics of community medicine, epidemiology, public health, and health promotion. They also learn about the principles of health economics and health policy. In the second semester, students are taught the principles of essential drug use, clinical pharmacology, and drug information. They also learn about the management of drug-related problems and the use of drugs in the community.

The course also includes practical training in the form of field visits, seminars, and workshops. At the end of the course, students are required to submit a project report. This report is evaluated by the faculty and is used to assess the student’s knowledge and skills.

Upon successful completion of the course, students are awarded the Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Drug. This diploma is recognized by the Medical Council of India and is a valuable asset for those seeking a career in community medicine.

Course	Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
Panjab University Diploma in Community Medical Service And Essential Drug	2 Years	INR 10,000	Full-time	Public

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology
2nd Semester	Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Dermatology
3rd Semester	Psychiatry, Radiology, Forensic Medicine, Health Administration, Health Education & Nutrition, Hospital Administration, Medical Jurisprudence
4th Semester	Community Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Surgery

1. Introduction to Community Medical Service
2. Health Care Delivery System
3. Epidemiology
4. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
5. Health Care Financing
6. Health Care Administration
7. Health Care Law and Ethics
8. Health Care Quality and Safety
9. Essential Drugs
10. Clinical Pharmacology
11. Drug Information
12. Drug Interactions
13. Drug Formulation and Dispensing
14. Drug Utilization and Cost Control
15. Drug Abuse and Addiction
16. Clinical Toxicology
17. Clinical Trials
18. Pharmacovigilance
19. Clinical Research
20. Pharmaceutical Care
21. Clinical Pharmacy Practice
22. Pharmaceutical Care Management
23. Clinical Pharmacy Services
24. Public Health
25. Health Education
26. Health Economics
27. Health Care Management
28. Health Care Policy
29. Health Care Technology
30. Health Care Informatics