Shri Bhausaheb Hire

Government Medical College & Hospital, Dhule

Affiliated to MUHS, Nashik. Recognised by NMC

Shri Bhausaheb Hire

Government Medical College & Hospital, Dhule

Affiliated to MUHS, Nashik. Recognised by NMC

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE

Improving Population Health Through shape Prevention & Community Care

Our department focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing healthcare delivery at community levels. Community Medicine bridges clinical practice with public health, equipping students to address health challenges across diverse populations.

Epidemiology
Primary Healthcare
Global Health
Maternal & Child Health
Immunization Programs
Health Statistics
Environmental Health
Health Systems Management
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Details of Faculties

Sr.No Name Designation
1 Dr Sarika Prashant Patil Professor & Head
2 Dr Prashant Lxmanrao Dahire Associate Professor
3 Dr Sushant Shamrao Chavan Associate Professor
4 Dr Vikrant Sayaji Pagar Assistant Professor
5 Dr Amol Dilip Kinge Assistant Professor
6 Dr Priyanka Nanabhau Akhade Assistant Professor
7 Dr Chetan Rajendr Jadhav Assistant Professor
8 Dr Mangesh Babarao Shirpurkar Statistician Cum Assistant Professor
9 Dr Minal Bhimrao Hatnapure Senior Resident

Other Staff

Sr. No Name Designation
1 Mrs Anjali Rathod Medical Social Worker
2 Mrs Dhakad Technical Assistant/Technicians
3 Mr Vijay Virkar Record Keeper-cum-Clerk-cum-Computer Operator
4 Mr Nikhil Ogale Store Keeper (Contractual)
5 Vacant Van Driver
6 Mrs Kokila Tawade Peon
7 Mr Pramod Changre Sweeper

Staff working at RURAL HEALTH TRAINING CENTER

Sr. No Name Designation
1 Dr. Amol Dilip Kinge Medical officer of Health cum Lecturer/ Assistant Professor
2 Vacant Lady Medical Officer
3 Mr Santosh Ahirarao Medical Social Worker
4 Mrs Deepmala Ahirrrao Public Health Nurse
5 Vacant Health Inspectors
6 Vacant Van Driver
7 Vacant Record Clerk
8 Vacant Sweeper
9 Vacant Store Keeper
10 Vacant Health Educators
11 Vacant Technician
12 Vacant Technical Assistant
13 Vacant Peon

Staff At Urban Health Training Center

Sr. No Name Designation
1 Dr. Vikrant Sayaji Pagar Medical officer/ Assistant Professor In-charge
2 Dr Naosheen Khan Lady Medical Officer
3 Mrs. Anita Naik. Medical Social Worker
4 Mrs Manisha Sawant Public Health Nurse
5 Vacant Lab Technician
6 Vacant Store Keeper
7 Vacant Van Driver
8 Vacant Sweeper
9 Vacant Health Inspector
10 Vacant Health Educators
11 Vacant Technical Assistant
12 Vacant Peon

Staff AT Immunoprophylaxis Clinic

Sr. No Name Designation
1 Dr. Priyanka Akhade Assistant Professor In-charge
2 Dr Minal Hatnapure Senior Resident
3 Mrs Vijaya Pathare Public Health Nurse
4 Mrs Meera Gavit Staff Nurse
5 Mrs Anjali Waghere Staff Nurse
6 Mrs Pratiksha Kotgir Staff Nurse
7 Mr Sunil Tope Servant
Dr. Mohan Doibale

Dr. Sarika Prashant Patil

Professor & Head (Community Medicine Department)

Dr. Sarika Prashant Patil is a distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine at Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule. She is an accomplished academician , public health expert and A gold medalist in Diploma in Public Health (DPH), she has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and a strong commitment to public health service.

With a gender-sensitive and inclusive leadership approach, Dr. Patil actively fosters a work culture that values diversity, equity, and mutual respect. She strongly believes in the power of teamwork and collaborative decision-making, ensuring that faculty, students, and community stakeholders work together toward common public health goals.

Her areas of professional interest include public health research, epidemiological studies, medical education, and community-based health interventions. Dr. Patil has contributed to several institutional initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and preventive services, with a special focus on women's health, immunization, and health system strengthening.

Her leadership continues to inspire students and colleagues alike, shaping future public health professionals who are both scientifically competent and socially responsive.

  • Nature of Employment: Regular
  • Date of Promotion: 14/10/2024
  • Qualification: MBBS (SBHGMC Dhule), MD/DNB (Topiwala National Medical College And Bai Yamunabai Laxman Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai)

Details of Service in the Last Years:

Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Institution SBHGMC Dhule SBHGMC Dhule SBHGMC Dhule GMC Nandurbar SBHGM CDhule
Position Associate Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Professor and Head Professor and Head

List of Publications (Last 5 Years)

Sr. No. Title of Article Name of Journal Year of Publication Author Status Type of Article Indexing
1 Cataract Surgery barriers, cataract surgical coverage and outcome in rural population of Dhule International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2020 First Author Original Article Index Copernicus, Index Medicus for SE Asia
2 Self care a Buzz word during COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Review 2020 Second Author Original Article OAJI
3 Post COVID Syndrome : A challenge to Address Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Review 2020 Second Author Original Article OAJI
4 Demographic Profile and risk factors associated with depression among elderly International Journal of Health and Clinical Research 2021 First Author Original Article DOAJ
5 Epidemiological study of adverse events following immunization in under 5 year children Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2021 Third Author Original Article DOAJ, Pubmed Central
6 Assessment of Spectrum of adverse events following immunization International Journal of Health and Clinical Research 2021 Fifth Author Original Article DOAJ
7 COVID-19 breakthrough infection among vaccinated individuals Asian Journal of Medical Science 2022 Corresponding Author Original Article DOAJ
8 A study to determine adverse event following immunization using COVISHIELD Asian Journal of Medical Science 2022 First Author Original Article DOAJ
9 An Epidemiological Study of Addictive Behavior Pattern Among Adolescent Tobacco Users International Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023 Corresponding Author Original Article Pubmed
10 Incidence and Management of Adverse Events Following Immunization International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024 First Author Original Article Embase

Medical Educator Training

  • Medical educator training and Research Methodolgy: YES

  • Revised Basic MET & AETCOM: YES

  • Basic Course in Biomedical Research: YES

Dr. Prashant Lxmanrao Dahire

Dr. Prashant Lxmanrao Dahire

Associate Professor

Dr. Prashant Dahire serves as an Associate Professor with a strong background in medical education and research. He completed his MBBS and MD/DNB from SRTR Govt Medical College Ambajogai, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence.

  • Qualification: MBBS, MD/DNB (SRTR Govt Medical College Ambajogai)
  • Present Designation: Associate Professor
  • Nature of Employment: Regular
  • Date of Promotion: 17/10/2024

Details of Service in the Last Years:

Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Position Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Institution SRTR GMC Ambajogai SRTR GMC Ambajogai SRTR GMC Ambajogai SRTR GMC Ambajogai SBHGMC Dhule

List of Publications

Sr. No. Publication Details Author Position Indexing
1 Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Universal Health Precautions Among Health Care Workers in Tertiary Care Center. Res. J. Med. Sci., 18: 28‐32, doi: 10.59218/makrjms.2024.6. 28.32 (Embase) 2nd Embase
2 HEALTH PROFILE AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN RURAL AREA OF TERTIARY CARE CENTER. International Journal of Medicine and Public Health [Internet]. 2024;14(3):598–602. Available from: www.ijmedph.org (Embase) 2nd Embase
3 Perception of COVID 19 vaccination in rural population of Maharashtra: After one year of vaccine introduction. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine.;9(07):2022 (DOAJ) 2nd DOAJ
4 A STUDY OF HEALTH STATUS OF BANK EMPLOYEES IN A CITY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO OBESITY. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine.;9(01):2022. (DOAJ) 2nd DOAJ
5 SUBJECT PREFERENCE FOR POST GRADUATION IN MBBS INTERNS 2017 BATCH OF NKP SALVE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH CENTRE, NAGPUR. Int J Acad Med Pharm. 2022;4(3):163-4. (Embase) 3rd DOAJ
6 Participant's risk perception and attitude towards the pandemic of H1N1 influenza & its vaccine. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Feb 11;2(6):547-53. (Index Copernicus) 1st Index Copernicus
7 Status of hepatitis B vaccination among health care workers in a rural tertiary hospital. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 Sep 30;2(39):7564-8. (Index Copernicus) 2nd Index Copernicus
8 Knowledge, attitude and practice of contraceptives in mothers attending the urban health center: a cross sectional study. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2014 Aug 11;3(34):9124-9. (Index Copernicus) 2nd Index Copernicus
9 Morbidity profile of employees working in a thermal power station parali. National Journal of Community Medicine. 2014 Jun 30;5(02):161-4. (Scopus) 5th Scopus
10 Needle stick injuries among health care workers in tertiary care hospital of rural India. Int J Med Sci Public Health.2014 Jan 1;3(1):49-52. (Index Copernicus) 2nd Index Copernicus
11 A cross sectional study on prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among bank employees in a city of Maharashtra. MedPulse International Journal of Community Medicine. October 2021; 20(1): O1-06. (Index Copernicus) 3rd Index Copernicus
12 A cross-sectional sectional study of physical activity in nursing students using WHO WHO-GPAQ GPAQ ( Global Physical Activity Questionnaire ). Medpulse - Int Med J. 2017;4(April):415–9. (Index Copernicus) 2nd Index Copernicus
13 Assessment of depression in a rural population of productive age group using patient health questionnaire. MedPulse Int J Community Med. 2019;10(May):7– 12. (Index Copernicus) 1st Index Copernicus
14 Prevalence of Premalignant Lesions of Oral Cavity and its Sociodemographic Correlates: A Cross Sectional Study from SRT Rural Govt. Medical College, Ambajogai. Ann. Int. Med. Den. Res. 2020; 6(4):DE12-DE17.(Index Medicus) 2nd Index Copernicus
15 Mental health screening among police employees:using SRQ 20. Annals of Community Health. 2017 Jan 1;4(4):5-7. (DOAJ) 2nd DOAJ
16 Gender preference and awareness regarding sex determination among pregnant women–A hospital based study. Int J Med Sci Public Health. 2013 Oct 1;2(4):1054-7. (Index Copernicus) 5th Index Copernicus
17 Birth preparedness and complication readiness among primigravida women attending tertiary care hospital in a rural area. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2016 Aug;3(8):2297-304. (PubMed) 5th PubMed

Medical Educator Training

  • Medical educator training and Research Methodolgy: YES

  • Revised Basic MET & AETCOM: YES

  • Basic Course in Biomedical Research: YES

Dr. Vikrant Pagar

Dr. Vikrant Sayaji Pagar

Assistant Professor

Dr. Vikrant Pagar serves as an Assistant Professor with a strong background in medical education and research. He completed his MBBS from GMC Dhule and MD/DNB from Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital Mumbai, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence.

Dr. Pagar has contributed significantly to the field through his publications and research, focusing on epidemiological studies and public health issues. His dedication to medical education is evident in his completion of various training programs, including the Revised Basic MET & AETCOM and a Basic Course in Biomedical Research.

  • Qualification: MBBS (GMC Dhule), MD/DNB (Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital Mumbai)
  • Present Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Nature of Employment: Regular
  • Date of Promotion: NA

Details of Service in the Last Years:

Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Position Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Institution GMC Dhule GMC Dhule GMC Dhule GMC Dhule GMC Dhule

List of Publications

Sr. No. Publication Details Author Position Indexing
1 Epidemiological study of adverse events following immunization in under 5-year children, Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2021 1st PUBMED
2 An epidemiological study to determine demographic factors influencing COVID-19 IgG antibody production among the adult population of urban area in Malegaon, Maharashtra - A cross-sectional study, Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2022 2nd DOAJ
3 Demographic profile and risk factors associated with depression among elderly in rural area of Dhule district in Maharashtra, International Journal of Health and Clinical Research 2021 4th DOAJ
4 A study to determine adverse event following immunization using COVISHIELD vaccine for prevention of COVID-19 infection in a field practice area of urban health center, Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2022 4th DOAJ
5 The accuracy of polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and Indian Diabetes Risk Score in adults screened for diabetes mellitus type-II, Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University 2017 6th PUBMED
6 An Epidemiological Study of Addictive Behavior Pattern Among Adolescent Tobacco Users, International Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023 2nd PUBMED
7 Cataract surgery barriers, cataract surgical coverage and outcome among rural population of Dhule district in Maharashtra, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2020 6th DOAJ
8 A cross-sectional study of epidemiological determinants correlated with prevalence of hypertension among municipal school teachers located in suburban area, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2017 4th PUBMED
9 Covid-19 breakthrough infection among vaccinated individuals. A cross-sectional study, Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2022 3rd DOAJ
10 Performance and treatment outcome of tuberculosis among patients on Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme in Urban and Tribal areas of a district in Maharashtra, Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University 2017 3rd PUBMED
11 A cross-sectional study to assess the modifiable risk factors and morbidity profile of elderly people in a village in tribal part of Maharashtra, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2017 4th DOAJ
12 A cross-sectional study to assess concerns and commitment for organ donation among students of arts, science and commerce streams in degree colleges in a metropolitan city, Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2022 3rd PUBMED
13 Assessment of epidemiological determinants of obesity among nursing staff in a tertiary healthcare center in northern Maharashtra: a cross-sectional study, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2017 4th DOAJ
14 Relation of Risk Factors in Diabetes Mellitus among Municipal School Teachers Located in Suburban Area of a Metropolitan City: A Cross-Sectional Study, International Journal of Current Medical And Applied Sciences 2017 4th COPERNICUS
15 ASSESSING THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF IMMUNIZATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENDITURES IN URBAN AND RURAL MAHARASHTRA, International Journal of Medicine and Public Health 2024 4th EMBASE
16 Epidemiological Surveillance in the Vicinity of Sardar Sarovar Health Projects and its Impact on Health and Morbidity Status of the Population, International Journal of Contemporary Medicine and Research 2019 6th COPERNICUS
17 Epidemiological investigation of an acute gastroenteritis outbreak in a tribal village near Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra border, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2019 6th EMBASE
18 Undernutrition and its association with socio-demographic factors among pregnant women attending tertiary health care hospital in northern Maharashtra: a cross-sectional study, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2019 6th PUBMED

Medical Educator Training

  • Medical Educator Training and Research Methodology: Yes

  • Revised Basic MET & AETCOM: Yes

  • Basic Course in Biomedical Research: Yes

Dr. Amol Kinge

Dr. Amol Dilip Kinge

Assistant Professor

Dr. Amol Kinge serves as an Assistant Professor with a strong background in medical education and research. He completed his MBBS from GMC Dhule and MD/DNB from Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital Mumbai, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence.

Dr. Kinge has contributed significantly to the field through his publications and research, focusing on epidemiological studies and public health issues. His dedication to medical education is evident in his completion of various training programs, including the Revised Basic MET & AETCOM and a Basic Course in Biomedical Research.

  • Qualification: MBBS (GMC Dhule), MD/DNB (Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital Mumbai)
  • Present Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Nature of Employment: Regular
  • Date of Promotion: NA

Details of Service in the Last Years:

Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Position Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Institution GMC Dhule GMC Dhule GMC Dhule GMC Dhule GMC Dhule

List of Publications

Sr. No. Year Journal National / International Title Authorship Number Indexing
1 2021 J Family Med Prim Care National Epidemiological study of adverse events following immunization in under 5 year children 5 PUBMED
2 2021 International Journal of Health and Clinical Research (IJHCR) International Assessment of Spectrum of adverse events following immunization in under five year children in a tertiary healthcare institute in a metropolitan city- A cross sectional study 2 DOAJ
3 2021 International Journal of Health and Clinical Research (IJHCR) International Effectiveness of Inj. Remdesivir in treatment of Covid 19 infection at a tertiary care hospital 5 DOAJ
4 2021 International Journal of Health and Clinical Research (IJHCR) International Assessment of knowledge about organ donation among students of arts, science and commerce streams in a metropolitan city: A Cross Sectional Study 1 DOAJ
5 2021 International Journal of Health and Clinical Research (IJHCR) International A cross sectional study to assess concerns and commitment for organ donation among students of arts, science and commerce streams in degree colleges in a metropolitan city 1 DOAJ
6 2022 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences International Covid 19 breakthrough infection among Vaccinated individuals. A cross sectional study 5 DOAJ
7 2022 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care International A cross-sectional study to assess concerns and commitment for organ donation among students of arts, science and commerce streams in degree colleges in a metropolitan city 1 PubMed
8 2022 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences International A study to determine adverse event following immunisation using COVISHIELD vaccine for prevention of Covid 19 infection in a field practice area of urban health centre 3 DOAJ
9 2023 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences International Assessment of Cognitive Performance in Hypertensive and Normotensive individuals of adult age group in a Tertiary healthcare center in Metropolitan city 2 DOAJ
10 2023 International Journal of Preventive Medicine International An Epidemiological Study of Addictive Behavior Pattern Among Adolescent Tobacco Users 5 PubMed
11 2023 JOURNAL of MEDICINE and LIFE International Impact of a lifestyle intervention program on cardio-metabolic parameters among obese adults: A comparative population-based study in West Bengal, India 2 PubMed
12 2023 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences International A cross-sectional epidemiological study of socio-demographic characteristics, and the functional assessment in geriatric population in field practice area of an urban health centre 2 DOAJ
13 2024 International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research International Incidence and Management of Adverse Events Following Immunization in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Maharashtra: Insights from the Universal Immunization Program 6 Embase

Medical Educator Training

  • Medical Educator Training and Research Methodology: Done

  • Revised Basic MET & AETCOM: Yes

  • Basic Course in Biomedical Research: Done

Dr. Sushant Chavan

Dr. Sushant Chavan

Associate Professor

Dr. Sushant Chavan serves as an Assistant Professor with a strong background in medical education and research. He completed his MBBS from GMC Dhule and MD from Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital Mumbai, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence.

Dr. Chavan has contributed significantly to the field through his publications and research, focusing on epidemiological studies and public health issues. His dedication to medical education is evident in his completion of various training programs, including the Revised Basic MET & AETCOM and a Basic Course in Biomedical Research.

  • Qualification: MBBS (GMC Dhule), MD (Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital Mumbai)
  • Present Designation: Associate Professor
  • Nature of Employment: Contract
  • Date of Promotion: NA

Present Position in Last 5 Year:

2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Assistant
Professor,
GMC Dhule
Assistant
Professor,
GMC Dhule
Assistant
Professor,
GMC Dhule
Assistant
Professor,
GMC Dhule
Associate
Professor,
GMC Dhule

List of Publications

S. No. Title Journal Name Year of Publication Author Position Indexing
1 COVID-19 breakthrough infection among vaccinated individuals: A cross-sectional study Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2022 1st DOAJ
2 Study of the Clinical Profiling and Assessment of Poisoning Cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital Cureus 2024 Corresponding PUBMED
3 A cross-sectional study to assess concerns and commitment for organ donation among students... Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2022 Corresponding PUBMED
4 A cross-sectional study to evaluate malnutrition prevalence in under 5 children... International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2019 2nd Corresponding PUBMED
5 A study to determine adverse event following immunization using COVISHIELD vaccine... Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2022 2nd PUBMED
6 Assessment of Spectrum of adverse events following immunization in under five year children... Clinical Governance: An International Journal 2021 3rd DOAJ
7 Epidemiological study of adverse events following immunization in under 5 year children Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2021 2nd Corresponding PUBMED
8 Assessing the Financial Burden of Immunization: A Comparative Study... International Journal of Medicine and Public Health 2024 3rd EMBASE
9 Understanding the Factors Influencing Home Deliveries in Malegaon Corporation... International Journal of Medicine and Public Health 2024 Corresponding EMBASE
10 Patterns and Prevalence of Tropical Fever in Tertiary Care Hospital in Maharashtra... Research Journal of Medical Sciences 2024 2nd EMBASE
11 Epidemiological Surveillance in the Vicinity of Sardar Sarovar Health Projects... International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research (IJCMR) 2019 6th COPERNICUS
12 A Cross Sectional Study of the Morbidity Profile among the Geriatric Population... International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023 2nd EMBASE
13 Health Challenges amongst Post-Menopausal Women in Maharashtra's Urban Slum Enclaves... International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023 Corresponding EMBASE
14 Assessment of Nutritional Status among School-Aged Children in an Urban Slum... International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023 5th EMBASE
15 Epidemiological Insights into Mucormycosis: Demographics and Linkages... International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023 3rd EMBASE
16 A Study of Vaccine Hesitancy among Parents in an Urban Slum in Mumbai International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024 5th EMBASE
17 An epidemiological study to determine demographic factors influencing COVID-19 IgG antibody production... Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2022 Corresponding DOAJ
18 Demographic profile and risk factors associated with depression among elderly... International Journal of Health and Clinical Research 2021 3rd EMBASE
19 Effectiveness of Inj. Remdesivir in treatment of Covid 19 infection at a tertiary care hospital International Journal of Health and Clinical Research 2021 Corresponding DOAJ
20 Epidemiological investigation of an acute gastroenteritis outbreak in a tribal village... International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2019 5th EMBASE
21 An Epidemiological Study of Addictive Behavior Pattern Among Adolescent Tobacco Users International Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023 1st PUBMED
22 Nutritional Status and Morbidity Profile of Primary School Children in an Urban Setting... Research Journal of Medical Sciences 2024 Corresponding EMBASE
23 Undernutrition and its Association with Socio-Demographic Factors among Pregnant Women... International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2019 5th EMBASE
24 Incidence and Management of Adverse Events Following Immunization in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Maharashtra... International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024 Corresponding EMBASE

Medical Educator Training

  • Medical Educator Training and Research Methodology: Done

  • Revised Basic MET & AETCOM: Yes

  • Basic Course in Biomedical Research: Done

Dr. Priyanka Akhade

Dr. Priyanka Nanabhau Akhade

Assistant Professor

Dr. Priyanka Akhade serves as an Assistant Professor with a background in medical education and research. She completed her MBBS from GMC Dhule and MD from SCGMC Nanded, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence.

Dr. Akhade has contributed to the field through her publications and research, focusing on epidemiological studies and public health issues. Her dedication to medical education is evident in her completion of various training programs, including the Revised Basic MET & AETCOM.

  • Qualification: MBBS (GMC Dhule), MD (SCGMC Nanded)
  • Present Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Nature of Employment: Contract
  • Date of Promotion: NA

Details of Service in the Last Years:

Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Position Senior Resident Assistant Professor
Institution GMC Dhule GMC Dhule

List of Publications

Sr. No. Publication Topic/Year /Journal Author Indexing
1 Prevalence of Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) with Some Associated Risk Factors among Children Aged 1 to 5 Years in Rural Maharashtra – A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study Indian Journal of Community Medicine 2024 2nd PUBMED
2 Assessing the Financial Burden of Immunization: A Comparative Study... International Journal of Medicine and Public Health 2024 1st EMBASE
3 A Cross Sectional Study of the Morbidity Profile among the Geriatric Population... International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023 1st EMBASE

Medical Educator Training

  • Medical Educator Training and Research Methodology: Done

  • Revised Basic MET & AETCOM: Yes

  • Basic Course in Biomedical Research: No

Dr. Chetan Jadhav

Dr. Chetan Rajendra Jadhav

Assistant Professor

Dr. Chetan Jadhav serves as an Assistant Professor with a background in medical education and research. He completed his MBBS from Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital Mumbai and MD from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion Mumbai, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence.

Dr. Jadhav has contributed to the field through his publications and research, focusing on epidemiological studies and public health issues. His dedication to medical education is evident in his completion of various training programs, including the Revised Basic MET & AETCOM and a Basic Course in Biomedical Research.

  • Qualification: MBBS (Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital Mumbai), MD (Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion Mumbai)
  • Present Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Nature of Employment: Contract
  • Date of Promotion: NA

Details of Service in the Last Years:

Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Position Senior Resident Assistant Professor
Institution Cooper Hospital Mumbai GMC Dhule

List of Publications

Sr. No. Publication Topic/Year /Journal Author Indexing
1 Coping strategies for academic stress among medical interns appearing for entrance examination: A cross sectional study in Mumbai International Journal of Medical Science and Advanced Clinical Research (IJMACR) 2023 2nd PUBMED

Medical Educator Training

  • Medical Educator Training and Research Methodology: Done

  • Revised Basic MET & AETCOM: Yes

  • Basic Course in Biomedical Research: Done

Dr. Mangesh Shirpurkar

Dr. Mangesh Babarao Shirpurkar

Statistician Cum Assistant Professor

Dr. Mangesh Shirpurkar serves as a Statistician Cum Assistant Professor with a background in statistics and research. He holds an MSc in Statistics, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence.

Dr. Shirpurkar has contributed to the field through his dedication to statistical analysis and research. His role involves supporting medical education and research initiatives at GMC Dhule.

  • Qualification: MSc Statistics
  • Present Designation: Statistician Cum Assistant Professor
  • Nature of Employment: Regular
  • Date of Promotion: NA

Details of Service in the Last Years:

Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Position Statistician Cum Assistant Professor Statistician Cum Assistant Professor Statistician Cum Assistant Professor Statistician Cum Assistant Professor Statistician Cum Assistant Professor
Institution GMC Dhule GMC Dhule GMC Dhule GMC Dhule GMC Dhule

List of Publications

Sr. No. Publication Topic/Year /Journal Author Indexing
None None None None

Medical Educator Training

  • Medical Educator Training and Research Methodology: NA

  • Revised Basic MET & AETCOM: Yes

  • Basic Course in Biomedical Research: NA

Dr. Minal Hatnapure

Dr. Minal Bhimrao Hatanapure

Senior Resident

Dr. Minal Hatnapure serves as a Senior Resident with a background in statistics and research. She holds an MSc in Statistics, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence.

Dr. Hatnapure has contributed to the field through her dedication to statistical analysis and research. Her role involves supporting medical education and research initiatives at GMC Dhule.

  • Qualification: MBBS (Indira Gandhi Govt. Medical College, Nagpur), MD (BJ Govt. Medical college, Pune)
  • Present Designation: Senior Resident
  • Nature of Employment: Contract
  • Date of Promotion: NA

Details of Service in the Last Years:

Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Position Senior Resident
Institution GMC Dhule

List of Publications

Sr. No. Publication Topic/Year /Journal Author Indexing
1 Association Between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And The Severity Of COVID-19 In A Tertiary Care Centre Of Pune City, Maharashtra. (Feb 2022) – Journal of Communicable Diseases 1st Index Medicus
2 Secondary Attack Rate among the Contacts of COVID-19 Patients at the Beginning of the Pandemic in Pune City of Western Maharashtra, India (2021) -Journal of Communicable Diseases 6th Index Medicus
3 Persistent Symptoms at the End of 3 Months after Acute COVID-19 Infection among Adult Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Longitudinal Study (2024) - Journal of Communicable Diseases 10th Index Medicus
4 The impact of pandemic of COVID-19 on routine immunization: A cross-sectional study in tertiary care centre at Pune (2022) - European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine 6th Scopus
5 An outbreak investigation of dengue in medical students and health care workers in a tertiary care hospital, Pune (2021) - Indian Journal of Forensic and Community Medicine Scopus
6 Secondary attack rate among high-risk contacts of COVID-19 paediatric index cases: a study at the beginning of the pandemic in Pune city of Western Maharashtra, India (2021) - International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics Index Medicus

Medical Educator Training

  • Medical Educator Training and Research Methodology: Yes

  • Revised Basic MET & AETCOM: Yes

  • Basic Course in Biomedical Research: No

Facilities Provided By The Department For PATIENT CARE SERVICES

Sr.No. Particulars Utilities
1 RHTC Songir The department of Community Medicine at S.B.H. GMC Medical College has developed the 'Rural Health Training Centre' (R.H.T.C.) at Songir, Dhule district, in collaboration with the Rural Hospital, Songir to offer comprehensive health care services to poor and needy people living in rural areas. The center is located about 20 km Northwards from Dhule from the parent institute. It is easily accessible from areas like Dhule, Shirpur etc. The center provides medical services to about 20 nearby villages. It has 30 bedded hospital which caters service to 1 lakh population. OPD services carried out daily (except Sunday) from 9 am to 1 pm, Specialist visit organized through community medicine department on every Thursday. Various national health programmes like RNTCP, RCH II, NLEP etc are running under RHTC. In addition to providing health services to rural population, the Rural Health Training Centre also provides practical training to interns. Various research project related to community health are also undertaken at the RHC, Songir population. Separate quarters for male & female interns are in place at RHTC.
2 UHTC Laxmiwadi The Department of Community Medicine of Shri Bhahusaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule has an Urban Health Training Center (UHTC), serving urban poor and slum population. This health center provides both promotive as well as curative health services to the community and helps to orient medical students and interns on primary health care and social responsibility towards the community.
The UHTC is located in slum area of Laxmi wadi, near railway station road which is around 3 km from parent institute covering about 25000 urban populations.
FUNCTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT UHTC:
  1. 1) Teaching and training (UG): All UGs of 4th and 6th semester MBBS are taken to UHTC during their community postings with the aim understand the field epidemiology including physical and social environment of the urban areas, and functioning of UHTC and also learn about the implementation of various national programs. UG students also conduct field survey, case study and mini projects.
  2. 2) Teaching and training (Interns): All interns during posting in Community Medicine are posted by rotation at both RHTC and UHTC. It provides interns an ideal period to pick up and refine the clinical/communication skills under the "real field situation". Interns support the work at UHTC under supervision of faculty. It enhances their administrative, teaching, clinical and communication skills.
  3. 3) Adoption of 5000 families in UHTC area: With the help of paramedical workers (Medical Social Worker) and undergraduate students through family health surveys.
  4. 4) Observance of various health-related days and weeks: Regular observance of World Health Day, World AIDS Day, malaria fortnight, nutrition week, breast feeding week, World Hepatitis Day etc is done which helps in generating awareness in community and establishing our credibility. Interns, UG students, nursing students along with paramedical staff participate in community mobilization and organization of these events.
  5. 5) Multi-specialty OPDs of Paediatrics, skin and ophthalmology: Run thrice weekly in afternoon session at UHTC which helps in providing quality health care and building up the rapport with community.
3 Immunization Clinic For Under 5 and Animal Bite Prophylaxis The Immunization & ARV (Anti Rabies Vaccine) OPD in Hospital are run by the Community Medicine Dept. The OPD is currently located on the first floor of the OPD building of SBHGMC (OPD No 45 & 46). It is functional daily from 9.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. with the registration of cases going on from 8.30 to 12.30 p.m.
Activities that has been carried out in the Immunization OPD:-
  1. 1) Registration of Immunization beneficiaries & Animal bite Patients
  2. 2) Treatment in the form of vaccines
  3. 3) Counseling of Parents & Animal bite patients
Children in the age group up to 5 years are immunized against vaccine preventable diseases as per the Universal Immunization programme & immunization schedule adopted by Govt. of Maharashtra (Polio, Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, Pertusis, Tetanus, Pneumonia, Meningitis, Measles, Hepatitis B, Swine flu vaccination & Immunization against Tetanus for the ANC Mothers, Rabies)
Family Adoption Program

Family Adoption Program

Family Adoption Program

Family Adoption Program

Family Adoption Program

Family Adoption Program

Organ Donation Campaign

Organ Donation Campaign

Anemia Awareness Campaign

Anemia Awareness Campaign

Doctors Day Celebration

Doctors Day Celebration

Doctors Day Celebration

Doctors Day Celebration

Diarrhea Awareness Campaign

Diarrhea Awareness Campaign

Diarrhea Awareness Campaign

Diarrhea Awareness Campaign