The Department of Community Medicine at SKS Medical College focuses on preventive, promotive, and social aspects of health. It equips future doctors with the skills to address health issues at the community level and promotes public health approach to medical care. Community Medicine plays a crucial role in medical education, healthcare delivery, and public health research. Its primary focus is on the health of populations rather than individual patients, aiming to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, communities, and individuals.