Department

Overview

The Department of Community Medicine, established to enhance medical education and public health, began its MD program in 2008 with 2 seats per year, currently expanded to 5 seats annually. By 2024, a total of 29 students have successfully completed their training, benefiting from a curriculum designed to address the evolving needs of healthcare.
A distinguishing feature of our department is its commitment to preventive medicine and health promotion. We emphasize public health education and training, enabling students to engage in community-based research and fieldwork that directly impacts local populations.

Our interdisciplinary approach integrates various aspects of healthcare, including health management training and a strong emphasis on both rural and urban health. We focus on family-centered care, ensuring that students understand the importance of addressing health needs within the context of the community. This holistic approach not only equips students with essential skills but also fosters a deep understanding of the social determinants of health, preparing them to become effective leaders in public health.

Vision Mission

Vision:

  • Seeking to be a center of excellence in Medical Education, Research, and Healthcare Services, and striving for the achievement of academic excellence through the education and training of health professionals

Mission:

  • Imparting inspiring education to students and residents to enhance the local workforce of primary care providers and staff
  • Generating research and scholarship that reflects the voice of our community within pioneering primary healthcare
  • Providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care that is holistic and healing for our community
  • Enhancing community outreach through collaborative services, working with others to alleviate needs and disparities

HOD

Qualifications: MBBS, MD(Community Medicine)
Work Experience: More than 16 years

Dr. Syed Hasan Nawaz Zaidi is the Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine, with over 16 years of teaching experience. Dr. Zaidi's expertise lies in epidemiology, research methodology and injury prevention. 

Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to medical education and research, focusing on public health issues and preventive medicine. Under his leadership, the department has excelled in delivering quality education, conducting impactful research, and addressing the community's health needs. He remains dedicated to advancing the field of community medicine.

Professional Societies:

  • Member of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM)
  • Member of the Indian Public Health Association (IPHA)
  • Member of the Epidemiology Foundation of India (EFI)
  • Member of the Indian Association of Epidemiologists (IAE)
  • Ex-member of the State AEFI Committee, Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh

Experience in epidemiological work:

  • Managed, implemented, and monitored primary health care programs under the Re-orientation of Medical Education Scheme of the Government of India. This included Immunization Services, Family Welfare Services, Primary Eye Care Services, Health Education, and Nutrition Education in 15 villages of Aligarh District (U.P.).
  • Attended the "Short Course on Epidemiology" organized by the Community Health Department, St. Stephen’s Hospital, in collaboration with Christian Medical College, Vellore, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and RNTCP, Delhi, from 2nd to 4th March 2008.

Peer-Review Activities:

  • Journal reviewer for the Bulletin of the World Health Organization
  • Journal reviewer for the Indian Journal of Community Health
  • Journal reviewer for the International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
  • Journal reviewer for Public Health and Epidemiology

Research & Publications:

  • An abstract titled “A population-based study on injuries in rural and urban areas of Aligarh”, published in Injury Prevention 2010; BMJ: 16 (Suppl 1):A1–A28910.1136/ ip.2010.029215.544.ISSN:1475-5785
  • An original paper titled “Knowledge and perception of community regarding mosquito-borne diseases in a coastal rural area of South India”. SHN Zaidi, P Sukla, J Ramasamy. Published in Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development (double blind peer reviewed indexed international journal). Oct-Dec., 2012, Vol. 3, No. 4. p57-61.ISSN:0976-0245
  • An original paper titled “Injury pattern in children”. Zaidi SHN, Khan Z, Khalique N. Published in Indian Journal of Community Health. Vol. 25. No. 1. Jan-Mar 2013. p45-51. ISSN2248-9509
  • A review article titled “Polio eradication in India: New initiatives in sanitation”. Sukla P, Sharma KD, Rana M, Zaidi SHN. Published in Indian Journal of Communi-ty Health. Vol. 25. No. 1. Jan-Mar 2013. P74-76. ISSN:2248-9509
  • A letter to Editor titled “Hepatitis E: Risk and Prevention”. Shrivastava PS,Shrivas-tava SRBL, Ramasamy J, Zaidi SHN. Hepatitis E: Risk and Prevention. Int J Prev Med. Dec, 2014; Special issue 3:231-2.ISSN:2008-7802
  • An original paper titled “Health and Psycho-social problems of elderly persons in rural area of Andhra Pradesh”. Sukla P, Zaidi SHN, Sharma KD. Published in Indi-an Journal of Public Health Research and Development (double blind peer re-viewed indexed international journal). Jan-Mar., 2015; 6(2):293.ISSN:0976-0245
  • An original research paper titled “Menstrual hygiene and sanitation practices among adolescent school going girls: a study from a South Indian town”. Zaidi SHN, Sivakami A, Jegadeesh Ramasamy D. Int. J. Community Med Public Health. Apr-Jun., 2015; 2:189-94. ISSN:2394-6032
  • An original research paper titled “Risk perception and practice towards road traffic safety among medical students”. Zaidi SHN, Paul PC, Mishra P, Srivastav A. Int J Community Med Public Health 2017Jan;4(1):9-14. ISSN:2394-6032
  • An original research paper titled “Awareness of Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in a Diabetic clinic in Urban Allahabad”. Shrivastava A, Mishra P, Shrivastava N, Mishra S, Kumar V, Zaidi SNH, Shukla N, Mallicka. HECS Int J Comm Health Med Res 2018;4(2):61-64. ISSN: 2457-0117
  • An original research paper titled “Prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors in rural community of Barabanki”. Kumar V, Mishra S, Shrivastava A, Zaidi SHN. Int J Community Med Public Health 2020;7:893-7. ISSN:2394-6032

Public Health Experience:

  • National Polio Surveillance Project (2003-2008): Mobilized resistant urban communities in Aligarh for Polio eradication and volunteered in various campaigns.
  • Supervised numerous health camps organized by the Department of Community Medicine and UNICEF in and around Aligarh, especially in rural areas.
  • Managed health clinics as a Medical Officer established in collaboration with UNICEF.
  • Deputy Project Coordinator under project “CATA” (Concurrent Assessment and Technical Assistance to districts) in Moradabad and Rampur (2006).
  • Medical Officer in project “Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness” (IMNCI) – Baseline assessment in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh (March-April 2007).
  • Resource Person in the Regional Level Workshop on RTI/STI for Medical Officers, UPSACS, and Department of Community Medicine, J.N. Medical College, Lucknow (2008).
  • Actively participated and organized various national health-related events.
Dr. Syed Hasan Nawaz Zaidi

Professor & HOD

Thrust Areas

  • Promoting the development of interdepartmental research projects to foster collaboration and innovation.
  • Increasing the department's involvement in various National Health Programs to contribute to public health initiatives and improve community well-being.

Team

Facilities

Laboratory facilities:
A well-equipped research laboratory is available in the department for PG students pursuing MD and Ph.D. A few types of equipment are listed below-

  • Horrock’s Apparatus
  • Chloroscope
  • Centrifuge
  • Autoclave
  • Sling Psychrometer
  • Hot air oven
  • Incubator
  • Milk Hydrometer
  • Wet and Dry bulb Hydrometer
  • Hemoglobinometer

Museum: A well-stocked museum consisting of all relevant public health specimens and models is maintained by the department to aid in the teaching and training of students.

1. RHTC (Rural Health and Training Centre):

  • Location: Village Asalatnagar, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad
  • Population Served: Approximately 66,500
  • Villages Covered: 19 villages

2. Services Provided:

  • OPD (Outpatient Department) Services
  • Family Planning Services
  • Immunization Services
  • IPD (Inpatient Department) Services
  • Health and Nutrition Education
  • Maternal and Child Health Services
  • Laboratory Services

3. UHTC (Urban Health and Training Centre)

  • Location: Santosh Nagar, Pratap Vihar
  • Population Served: Approximately 20,000

4. Services Provided:

  • OPD (Outpatient Department) Services
  • Family Planning Services
  • Immunization Services
  • Health and Nutrition Education
  • Maternal (ANC) and Child Health Services
  • Laboratory Services

Research

  • "A population-based study on injuries in rural and urban areas of Aligarh," published in Injury Prevention 2010; BMJ: 16 (Suppl 1): A1–A289, DOI: 10.1136/ip.2010.029215.544, ISSN: 1475-5785
  • "Knowledge and perception of community regarding mosquito-borne diseases in a coastal rural area of South India," Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, Oct-Dec. 2012, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 57-61, ISSN: 0976-0245
  • "Injury pattern in children," Indian Journal of Community Health, Vol. 25, No. 1, Jan-Mar 2013, pp. 45-51, ISSN: 2248-9509
  • "Polio eradication in India: New initiatives in sanitation," Indian Journal of Community Health, Vol. 25, No. 1, Jan-Mar 2013, pp. 74-76, ISSN: 2248-9509
  • "Hepatitis E: Risk and Prevention," Int J Prev Med, Dec 2014, Special Issue 3, pp. 231-232, ISSN: 2008-7802
  • "Health and psycho-social problems of elderly persons in rural area of Andhra Pradesh," Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, Jan-Mar 2015, 6(2): 293, ISSN: 0976-0245
  • "Menstrual hygiene and sanitation practices among adolescent school-going girls: a study from a South Indian town," Int. J. Community Med Public Health, Apr-Jun 2015, 2:189-94, ISSN: 2394-6032
  • "Risk perception and practice towards road traffic safety among medical students," Int J Community Med Public Health, Jan 2017, 4(1): 9-14, ISSN: 2394-6032
  • "Awareness of Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in a diabetic clinic in urban Allahabad," HECS Int J Comm Health Med Res, 2018; 4(2): 61-64, ISSN: 2457-0117
  • "Prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors in rural community of Barabanki," Int J Community Med Public Health, 2020; 7:893-7, ISSN: 2394-6032

Events

  • Clinical postings in the department of Community Medicine
  • Field visit to CHC Muradnagar as part of foundation course by Community Medicine
  • Health and Wellness Centre Senthli  as a part of clinical postings in the department of Community Medicine
  • Outreach Extension in collaboration with Community Medicine
  • A free health camp was organized by Department of Community Medicine
  • Santosh deemed to be University; Ghaziabad organized an awareness session on National Girl Child Day on 24 January 2023
  • A free health camp was organised on 20 July 2023, in Specialised Adoption Agency, Gharonda orphanage, Ghaziabad, by Department of Community Medicine, Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad
  • Family Adoption Programme with was first year M.B.B.S. (batch 2022) organized on 19 july 2023 by the Department of Community Medicine, Santosh Medical College,Ghaziabad
  • Awareness event on ORS day (29 July) in 28 July 2023 was organized by the Department of Community Medicine, Santosh Medical College,Ghaziabad with Composite Vidyalaya, Dhuhai Ghaziabad
  • Department of Community Medicine,Santosh deemed to be University, Ghaziabad organized an awareness session on World Breast feeding week on 7 August.2023
  • A free health camp was organised on 23rd August 2023, in Specialized Adoption Agency, Gharonda orphanage, Ghaziabad, by Department of Community Medicine, Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad

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