Department of Community Medicine
Overview
Powering Progress through Technology & Talent
The Department of Community Medicine at SMIMS was established in 2001. It aims to inculcate in the students the value-based education.
Academic activities include teaching and training in Public Health, epidemiology, statistics, community diagnosis, research projects through interactive classroom teaching, clinical postings in the community, involvement in National Health Programmes and health education projects to Medical undergraduate and Post graduate students.
The department contributes immensely to empower the undergraduates as physicians of first contact in the rural areas and postgraduates as public health Specialist ensuring equity and quality health care.
VISION
Leadership in Public Health, with excellence in quality of education and originality in research
MISSION
To be a preferred department of choice for PG students, health planners , faculty and researchers.
10
Faculties in department
203
Books-Departmental Library
68
Research publications
1
Dedicated Urban Health Training Centre and 1 Rural Health Training Centre
MBBS
MD and PhD Courses
Key Features
- Use epidemiology as a scientific tool to make rational decisions relevant to communities and individuals for preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care.
- Diagnose and manage public health problems prevailing in the community keeping in mind the existing health care system in the context of the prevailing socio-cultural beliefs.
- Guides the health system at policy, planning, implementing and evaluation level.
FACULTY
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
Professor and Head of the Department Department of Community Medicine
- MPH, Public Health, Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, 2011
- MD, Community Medicine, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata, 2005
- MBBS, Medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, 2002
- All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata, PG, PG Student and Tutor for undergraduate Medical students, 3 Years
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Tutor, Lecture and Practical classes, Guiding field work and projects of MBBS students, 1 month
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Lecture and Practical classes, Guiding field work and projects of MBBS students, RHTC Incharge, Department Coordinator, Expert Assistant for University Examinations, 4 Years
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Lecture and Practical classes, Guiding field work and projects of MBBS students, RHTC Incharge; Department Coordinator; Examiner for MBBS University Examinations, Teaching and training PG students and guiding research projects and Thesis, 3 years 10 months
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Professor, Lecture classes, Guiding field work and projects of MBBS students, Examiner for MBBS and MD University Examinations, Teaching and training PG students and guiding research projects and Thesis, 5 years 9 months
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Professor and Head, Administrative duties as head of the Department, Lecture classes, Guiding field work and projects of MBBS students, Examiner for MBBS and MD University Examinations, Teaching and training PG students and guiding research projects and Thesis, PhD Guide, 2 years 4 months
- Awarded "Excellence in Teaching" for meritorious contribution to Sikkim Manipal University at SMU Pride Awards in the year 2020.
- Certificate of Appreciation awarded for service rendered as a frontline worker during the COVID 19 pandemic in the year 2020.
- Completed "Advanced Course in Medical Education" under Medical Council of India held at MCI Nodal Centre for Medical Education, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai in the year 2015-16.
- Awarded with Fellowship by Netherlands Fellowship program to undergo MPH fellowship program at Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam for the year 2010-11.
- Completed Leadership programme on "Synergic Manipal Integrated Leadership Engagement" under Manipal University for the year 2016.
- Recipient of Bharat Jyoti award in the year 2009 for meritorious achievement in the field of medical sciences by India International Society, Delhi.
- Contributed as one of the Authors in the book titled "Caretonoids and Vitamin A in Translational Medicine (Publisher - CRC PRESS, Taylor and Francis Group, 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487-2742. 2013.
- Completed Certification course titled "Mastering Pubmed Basics" under QMed Knowledge Foundation.
- Completed Certification course titled "Reference Management with Mendeley" under QMed Knowledge Foundation.
- Awarded Full Scholarship under Netherlands Fellowship programme to attend training programme on "Universal Health Coverage" organized by Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands and GIMPA, Accra, Ghana at GIMPA, Accra, Ghana from 1st July 2013 to 12th July 2013.
- Awarded Full Scholarship under Orange Knowledge programme to attend training programme "From MDG's to SDG's: Looking back and forth at their implications and challenges for District Health Systems" organized by Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam in association within Nuffic, Netherlands Fellowship program from 5th - 16th Dec 2016 at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Awarded Full Sponsorship from Sight and Life, Switzerland and invited as Panel speaker at the 9th General Assembly of International Association from 17th Sept. 2012 to 20th Sept. 2012 for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) held at Hyderabad, India on the topic "Prevention of Vitamin A Deficiency in Indian Children through Nutritional Interventions".
- Invited as Guest Speaker at Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tokyo Japan on the topic "Integrated Child Development Services in India" on 22nd August 2014.
- Panel speaker at the International Conference on Public Health from 10th July 2019 to 12th July 2019 held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the topic "Improving the Quality of maternal Health Services".
- Urban Task Force of COVID Vaccine implementation under Govt of Sikkim. | State Task Force member of HPV vaccine campaign under Govt. of Sikkim. | Member of State Task Force on Immunization (STFI) Committee under Dept. of HC,HS & FW, Govt. of Sikkim. | Ex officio member of State task Force under Revised National TB Control Program for the state of Sikkim under Dept. of HC,HS & FW, Govt. of Sikkim. | Consultant and Member of the Rapid response team under the State Integrated Disease surveillance programme under Dept. of healthcare, human services and family welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. | IAPSM State Nodal officer under National TB Elimination Programme for Sub National Certificate Claim Verification.
- Life member of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine.
- Life member of Indian Public Health Association.
- Professor & Head of Department of Community Medicine - Administrative responsibilities in the department comprising of leading, manage and developing the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities.
- Lecture classes for Medical graduates and Post-graduates including PhD in Community Medicine, Epidemiology, Bio-Statistics; also for other health care staffs.
- Guide of PhD scholars and MD students under Dept. of Community Medicine.
- MBBS & MD examiner in University examination.
- Organizing and guiding research projects for medical graduates, guiding post graduate students in thesis work and training them on data collection and research methodology, Recognized post graduate medical teacher and examiner under National Medical Council.
- Academic Senate member, Sikkim Manipal University.
- Coordinator of Medical Education Unit, SMIMS.
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Vitamin A coverage among under five children: A critical appraisal of Vitamin A supplementation program in India
January 01, 2011 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
Micronutrient Deficiency
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Iodine deficiency disorder survey among 6-12 years children in all the districts of the state of Sikkim, India
January 01, 2009 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
Micronutrient Deficiency. Project funded by National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Program, Govt of India
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A comparative study of substance abuse among students of an urban high school and a rural high school of West Bengal
January 01, 2005 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
2002-2005, Substance use among students
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A Study on working profile and predictors of performance of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) in relation to maternal and Child health services in the East district of Sikkim
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
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Determining the Iodine Content in Salt and Factors Affecting its Utilization at the Household Level in the Urban Field Practice Area of a Medical College, Gangtok
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
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Carotenoids and Vitamin A in translational medicine
January 01, 2014 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
Publisher - CRC PRESS, Taylor and Francis Group, 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487-2742
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Sociodemographic variables of contraceptive practice in Sikkim
July 01, 2011 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia, Chankapa YD, Kar S, Basu M, Pal R
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2011 July, Vol 3 (3), Pg 368-374
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Correlates of cervical cancer screening among underserved women
March 01, 2011 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia, Chankapa YD, Pal R
Indian Journal of Cancer, 2011 January-March, Vol 48 (1), Pg 40-46
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Licit and illicit substance use by adolescent students in eastern India: Prevalence and associated risk factors
July 01, 2010 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia, Pal R, Dasgupta A
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice, 2010 July, Vol 1 (2), Pg 76-81
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Sporadic case of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Sikkim, India
May 01, 2010 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia, Adhikari L, Singh TS, Dhakal OP, Gupta A
Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2010 May, Vol 2 (2), Pg 196-197
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Substance use among adolescent high school students in India: A survey of knowledge, attitude, and opinion
April 01, 2010 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia, Pal R, Dasgupta A
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2010 April, Vol 2 (2), Pg 137-140
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Male behavior toward reproductive responsibilities in Sikkim
January 01, 2010 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia, Chankapa YD, Pal R
Indian Journal of Community Med, 2010 January, Vol 35 (1), Pg 40-45
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Role of family and peers in initiation and continuation of substance use
January 01, 2009 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia, Pal R
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2009 January, Vol 31 (1), Pg 30-34
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Tobacco use in Indian High-School Students
January 01, 2009 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia, Pal R
International Journal of Green Pharmacy, 2009; Vol 3 (4), Pg 212-6
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Tobacco use among high school students of West Bengal, India
July 01, 2008 | Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia, Pal R, Dasgupta A
Indian Journal of Community Med, 2008 July, Vol 33 (3), Pg 207-208
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Role of family and peers in initiation and continuation of substance use
Tsering D, Pal R
Indian J Psychol Med. 2009 Jan;31(1):30-4
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Determining the Iodine Content in Salt and Factors Affecting its Utilization at the Household Level in the Urban Field Practice Area of a Medical College, Gangtok
Sharma D, Bhutia DT
Indian J Applied Research. 2020 Jul;10(7):8-10
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Vitamin A coverage among under five children: A critical appraisal of the vitamin A supplementation program in India
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
Sight and Life. 2013 Jan;27(1):12-9
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Protein Energy Malnutrition in India: The Plight of Our Under Five Children
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
J Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2014 Jan;3(1):63-7
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Role Play as a Teaching Learning Tool to Impart Communication Skills among Undergraduate Medical Students
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
Int. Journal of Current Medical and Applied Sciences. 2018 May;18(3):87-9
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An Epidemiological study on Road Traffic Injury in East Sikkim
Prabhakar A, Yadav SS, Gupta SK, Zaman FA, Bhutia DT
Int Journal of Medical Science and Public Health. 2018; 7(9):754-59
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Study of Breastfeeding Practices in Children Living in East District of Sikkim
Rai M, Bhutia DT
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), vol. 17, no. 12, 2018, pp 35-42
Dr. Aeleesha Rai
- MBBS, , Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2019
- Central Referral Hospital, Manipal, East Sikkim, Junior Resident, OPD/IPD/Emergency, 6 months
- NTPC Stabilization Centre, Jorethang, South Sikkim, Medical Officer, OPD/Emergency, 3 months
- Central Referral Hospital, Manipal, East Sikkim, Junior Resident, OPD/IPD/Emergency, 4 months
- Dr. Aeleesha Rai is a Tutor in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
- Teaching Post-graduate Medical students.
Dr. Binu Upreti
- MBBS, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2009
- MD, Community Medicine, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2015
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Teaching, Jul 2020 till date
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Teaching, September 2015 - Jul 2020 (4 years 9 months)
- Mangan District Hospital, Medical Officer, OPD/IPD/Emergency, 4 months
- NEIGHRIMS Hospital, Medical Officer, OPD/Emergency, 9 months
- Dr. Binu Upreti is Associate Professor in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
Dr. Changchup Doma Yethenpa
- Dr. Changchup Doma Yethenpa is Lady Medical Officer in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
Ms. Deepika Gurung
- MBBS, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2012
- National Institute of TB and Respiratory Disease - Junior Resident, OPD/IPD/Emergency, 1 Year
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences - Junior Resident, OPD/IPD/Emergency, 3 Years
- PHC Melli - Medical Officer, OPD/IPD/Health Programs, 2 Years
- District Hospital Gyalshing - Medical Officer / TB Cell, TB Program, 1 Year
- Deepika Gurung is a Tutor in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
- Teaching Post-graduate Medical students.
Dr. Jayden Lhamu Bhutia
- MBBS, , Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2014
- Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim, Tutor, Dep't of Pathology, Taking lectures for BPT and Nursing students, Practical classes for MBBS students, 2 years
- Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim, Junior Resident, Dep't of Medicine, Attending to patients in OPD, Wards, ICU, 6 months
- NTPC, Jorethang, Sikkim, Medical Officer, Attending to patients, 1 year
- SMIMS, PG-Tutor, Post Graduate student, July 2020 till date
- Dr. Jayden Lhamu Bhutia is Tutor in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
Dr. Nasrin Banu Laskar
- MD, Community Medicine, Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, 2007
- MBBS, Medicine and Surgery, Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, 2002
- Assam Medical College & Hospital, Tutor/ Demonstrator, , 3 years
- Khaja Banda Nawaj Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga, Assistant Professor, , 2 years 16 days
- KPC Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, Assistant Professor, , 1 year 8 months
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, , 2 years
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok, Associate Professor, , 10 months
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Professor, Undergraduate & Postgraduate Teacher and MD Guide, PhD Guide and Co-guide, In-Charge of the Rural Health and Training Centre, Pakyong, Asst. Co-ordinator for the MEU, Co-ordinator for the STF(NTEP), Member of Anti Ragging Committee, Promotion Screening Committee and Academic Integrity Committee, Co-ordinator of Stage Management Committee (Convocation). In addition to these also involved in various research activities and other Departmental and institutional administrative activities., 10 years
- Post doctoral Fellowship in Public Health Leadership.
- Public Health, Administration and Research
- Life Member IPHA.
- Life member IAPSM, Life member IEA.
- LIFE MEMBER EFI.
- Vice President of NE chapter of IAPSM.
- Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate teacher.
- Internal as well as External Examiner for Undergraduates and Postgraduates.
- Thesis Guide for MD students.
- Supervisor as well as Co-supervisor for PhD scholars.
- Assistant Coordinator for the Medical Education Unit.
- Member Curriculum Committee (Clinical), SMIMS. External Evaluator for Intramural Research Grants (MAHE).
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Hand washing practices among the mothers/caregivers of under five children attending the paediatric OPD of UHC in Sikkim
January 01, 2014 | Himanshi Bhanu
Public Health
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Study of breastfeeding practices among children living in East district of Sikkim
January 01, 2013 | Dr Manisha Rai
Public Health
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Clinical, biochemical and radiological predictors of portal hypertension in patients at risk for chronic liver disease in Sikkim: A hospital Based study
January 01, 2012 | Dr Milind Jha
Public Health
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Clinical, Radiological, Lab parameters in preschool Wheezer's: A hospital based study
January 01, 2012 | Dr Srikanth Cheripady
Public Health
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A study of Breastfeeding practices in children living in East district of Sikkim
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
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A Study on working profile and predictors of performance of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) in relation to maternal and Child health services in the East district of Sikkim
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
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Morbidity pattern among geriatric population in urban field practice area of SMIMS
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
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Determining the Iodine Content in Salt and Factors Affecting its Utilization at the Household Level in the Urban Field Practice Area of a Medical College, Gangtok
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
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Study on Knowledge & Utilization of Janani Suraksha Yojana among women residing in urban & rural field practice area of SMIMS
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
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Study of the factors for low fertility in Sikkim and knowledge and utilization of proud mother scheme
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
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Assessment of Women's knowledge and perception towards caesarean section in a rural community in East Sikkim
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
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Developing a Valid and Reliable Tool to Assess the Job Satisfaction of Healthcare Providers: A Mixed Method Study
Dr. Dechenla Tsering Bhutia
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Risk factors associated with Default among New Sputum Smear Positive TB patients treated under DOTS in East Sikkim
October 01, 2013 | Dr. Nasrin Banu Laskar
Communicable Disease in North East India, Nasrin Banu Laskar, Dechenla Tsering. ICMR Project (in the pipeline - Concept proposal accepted).
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Prevention and Screening Innovation Project towards Elimination of Cervical Cancer (PRESCRIP-TEC)
Dr. Nasrin Banu Laskar
A Multicentric research across 7 countries, 3 High income countries, 4 low to middle income countries funded by DBT.
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Situation analysis of the food procurement, storage, processing and consumption practices among selected communities in North-East India
Dr. Nasrin Banu Laskar
Funded by ICMR.
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Evaluation of cost effectiveness of national program for control of blindness in Dibrugarh district
January 01, 2013 | Dr. Nasrin Banu Laskar
Public Health
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An application of Indian public health standard for evaluation of primary health centres of an EAG and a non-EAG state
January 01, 2010 | Dr. Nasrin Banu Laskar, FA Zaman
Public Health
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Hand washing practices in two communities of two states of eastern India: An intervention study
January 01, 2010 | Dr. Nasrin Banu Laskar, Sandip K Ray, FA Zaman
Public Health
Dr. Prava Kapil
- MBBS, , Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2007
- MD, Community Medicine, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2020
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, Junior Resident, Clinical case presentation, Attending to patients in OPD, Carrying out wards, ICU rounds, 3 Years
- NCD Cell, Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt of Sikkim, State Programme Manager, Preparing Programme implementation plan for NCD, Preparing Modules for ASHAs pertaining to NCD, Conducting Health awareness programmes and plans, 18 months
- Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim, Junior Resident, Attending to patients in OPD, Wards, ICU, 1 year
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Senior Resident, Teaching MBBS BPT students and Research, March 2021 till date
- Online Certification course in - Basic Course in Biomedical Research.
- Online Training course for Coding of Death based on verbal autopsy (MINErva).
- Training course on Introduction to Data Analysis.
- Training on Revised Basic Course Workshop and AETCOM, under supervision of NMC regional Centre-Jorhat Medical College, Jorhat, Assam in Coordination with MEU cell , SMIMS. Assistant Admission Officer, Tadong Campus.
- Dr. Prava Kapil is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
- Taking lectures, Practical classes, Group discussions of MBBS students and supervising them in their field visits to community, family and places of public health importance.
- Providing guidance to Postgraduate students and moderating their seminars and Journal Club presentations.
- Anti-ragging Squad, SMIMS.
- International Collaboration cell, Tadong Campus.
- Prospectus Review Committee-2021-2022.
- SMIMS website Co-ordination.
- Epidemiology foundation of India.
- Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine
Dr. Priya Kharel
- MBBS, , Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2015
- MD, Community Medicine, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2021
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, PG TUTOR, , 2018 - 2021
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, SENIOR RESIDENT, , 2021 - till date
- Dr. Priya Kharel is Senior Resident in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Saroj
Assistant Professor Department of Community Medicine
- PhD, Health Statistics (Biostatistics), Institute of Medical Sciences - Banaras Hindu University, 2018
- M.Sc., Health Statistics (Biostatistics), Institute of Medical Sciences - Banaras Hindu University, 2007
- MPS, Population Studies, International Institute for Population Sciences, Deemed University, 2013
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Teaching and Research, 5th April 2021 - Present
- SRM University - Sikkim, Assistant Professor, Teaching and Research, 1.7 Years
- Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), Lusaka, Research Fellow, Research, 1 Year
- DUVASU University, Mathura, Statistics, Research and Administration, 3.11 Years
- Futures Group Int. (UP-TSU), Lucknow, M & E Officer, Research and Administration, 10 Months
- National AIDS Control Organization, New Delhi, M & E Officer, Research and Administration, 1 Year
- Speaker for 1st International Science Diplomacy Awareness Workshop organized by Scientists for Science Diplomacy Initiative with NRC in Egypt and The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), 20-22 March 2021.
- Invited lecture for ICSSSR sponsored ten days Research Methodology course organized by the Department of Management, Sikkim University from 14-23 September 2020, Gangtok.
- Guest speaker for an International webinar on "COVID 19 crisis and the sustainable development goals: Rule of the science & Health challenges" collaborating with NRC in Egypt and The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), 9-13 August 2020.
- Judging Panelist - Data Science in Healthcare and Data Science in the Public Sector, 2019, 2020 at Data Science Foundation, Greater Manchester, U.K.
- Travel Grant Award for Workshop on Quantitative Methods for Public Health Researchers of the SAARC Countries, Organized by International Statistical Institute at Kolkata University, 16
- Bulletin of the World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
- Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, ©Elsevier.
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Conferences:
Present an online paper in International Symposium "Global Collaboration on Data beyond Disciplines"- DSWS-2020, Japan, the topic was "A Comparison between Logistic Regression and Decision Tree Methods for Predicting the Pre-term Birth" 23-25 September 2020.
Present an online paper in International Colloquium on Information Flux and its impact on societal resilience: A cause of conflict or concord, IIIT-Allahabad, the topic was "Survival parametric models to estimate the factors of under-five child mortality" 22-23 August 2020.
Present a paper in the 9th International Triennial Calcutta Symposium on Probability & Statistics at Calcutta University, the topic was "Case-control study of STI patients and its associated risk factors" Dec,28-31,2015.
Present a paper in the International Conference on Celebrating Statistical Innovation and Impact in a World of Big & Small Data (IISA-2015) at Pune University, the topic was "Logistic regression in genetic case-control studies" Dec,20-24, 2015.
Present a paper in International Conference on Statistics and Related Areas for Equity, Sustainability and Development (SRAESD-2015); topic was "Ordinal logistic model in finding the factors of HIV testing in injecting drug users" at Lucknow University.
Present a paper in National Conference on Bioinformatics Panorama in Agriculture and Health (NCBPAH 2015); topic was "Nonparametric statistical approaches in genetics data" at SHITAS Allahabad.
Present a paper in International Conference on 19th World Congress on Clinical Nutrition -2015; topic was "Maternal and Child Nutritional Status: A Study on EAG States and Assam" in IMS- BHU.
Training/Short Courses:
Online International Workshop on "Data Science with Machine Learning for Research Scholars and Faculties (21st February to 25th February 2022) " at Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar (Gujarat, India).
AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on "Artificial Intelligence" from 23rd -27th November 2020 at Central Institute of Technology, Assam.
Participated & completed successfully AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on "Mathematical and Statistical Foundation for Business Analytics" from 18/10/2021 to 22/10/2021 at the National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai.
Participated & completed successfully AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on "Data Science" from 22/11/2021 to 26/11/2021 at School of Computer Science and Information Technology, Maulana Azad National Urdu University.
The CODATA-RDA online Research Data Science Summer School from 31st August-11th September- 2020, at The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy.
Symposium on Research Methodology for Research Students & Faculty Members at Indian Institute of Technology- BHU, Varanasi, March 24-29, 2017.
Workshop on Quantitative Methods for Public Health Researchers from SAARC Countries at Calcutta University, December 28-30, 2016.
Workshop on Statistical Ecology & Related Topics, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, 8-11, Dec-16.
Attend workshop on DNA Sequencing: Applications in Diagnostics and Health Care in MNNIT, Allahabad, Decmber-15.
Attend short course and training program on Clinical Trial in C.M.C, Vellore, 2006
Attend short course and training program on Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression and Survival Analysis in C.M.C, Vellore, 2006.
Attend Certificate course on Hospital Management in IMS-BHU, Varanasi.
Participant the training on Statistical & Demographic data analysis in Health Personal NIHFW from 16th -20th Nov. 2009.
- Biostatistics, Public Health and Machine Learning
- Assistant Professor.
- Member of the Institutional Research Committee (IRC).
- External Member of Departmental Research Committee of Pharmacology and Anatomy Department.
- External Member of Departmental Research Committee of SMCON.
- External Member of Departmental Research Committee of SMCPT.
- Founder Member of Data Science Foundation, U.K.
- Life Member of the Indian Society for Medical Statistics.
- Life Member of the International Indian Statistical Association (IISA).
- Life Member of Indian Society of Human Genetics.
- Asian Population of Association (APA).
- Life Member of The International Society for Environmental Information Sciences (ISEIS).
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Environmental factors prediction in preterm birth using comparison between logistic regression and decision tree methods: an exploratory analysis.
Saroj, R. K Anand, M
Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 4(1), 100216
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Prevalence and determinants of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women in India: A secondary data analysis.
Patel, K. K Saroj, R. K Kumar, M
Indian Journal of Community Medicine : Official Publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine, 46(3), 434
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Bayesian competing risk analysis: An application to nasopharyngeal carcinoma patient's data
Saroj, R K Murthy, K N Kumar, M Bhattacharjee, A Patel, K K
Computational and Systems Oncology, 2020; 1:e1006
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Piecewise hazard model for under-five child mortality.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Saroj
BLDE Univ J Health Sci, 2020;5:40-5
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Parametric survival analysis using R: Illustration with lung cancer data.
Kumar M Sonker P Saroj A Jain A Bhattarchjee Singh R Saroj R K
Wiley Cancer Reports, 2019; e1210
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Pesticides exposure through environment and risk of pre-term birth: a study from Agra city.
Anand M Singh L Agarwal P Saroj R Taneja A
Drug and Chemical Toxicology, 2016, 42(5) 471-477
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Case control study of STI patients and its associated risk factors.
Saroj R K Murthy K N Diwakar M Kumar A
Global journal of medicine and public health, 2016; 5(5)
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Nonparametric Statistical Test Approaches in Genetics Data.
Saroj R K Murthy K N Kumar M
International Journal for Computational Biology, 2016; 5(1)
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Ordinal logistic model for finding the risk factors of HIV testing in injecting drug users.
Saroj R K Murthy K N Kumar A
Elixir Statistics, 2016; 42142-42145
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Statistical Approach for finding the determinants of Maternal Health Services in Uttar Pradesh.
Saroj RK Kumar M Kumar A
International Journal of Advance Research, 2016; 4(8) 1-7
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Screening for microalbuminuria as an early marker of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients.
Giri S Ben A Saroj RK
International Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology, 2014;13(2)
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Perception of AIDS Patient's Attitudes Towards their Clinicians: Factor Analysis Approach.
Saroj RK Kumar A Kumar M
Humanities, and Social Science Studies Journal, 2013, 2(3)
Dr. Shraddha Deokota
Assistant Professor Department of Community Medicine
- MBBS, , Lady Hardinge Medical College, 2012
- MD, Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, 2018
- Maulana Azad Medical College, Post Graduate Trainee, Postgraduate student: Teaching, research, management of health centres, health education, management of common illnesses in the community, 2015 - 2018 (3 years)
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Faculty member: Teaching, research, administrative responsibilities, Aug 2018 till Date
- SHINING STAR AWARD - SMU PRIDE AWARDS 2019.
- Dr. Shraddha Deokota is Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
- Teaching Community Medicine to MBBS, BPT, Diploma in Paramedical Students.
- Teaching research methodology to MD and Ph D scholars.
- Field Posting - MBBS students for Community/Family Survey.
- Planning and preparing teaching schedules, examinations.
- Guiding students for research projects.
LIFETIME MEMBER OF MEMBER OF IPHA AND IAPSM.
Dr. Sunita Thapa
- MBBS, , Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad, 2014
- Post Graduate Trainee - Community Medicine, , Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2020 onwards
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Junior Resident, Teaching, 2 years
- Dr. Sunita Thapa is a Tutor in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
- PG Tutor for BPT 1st Year, BPT 3rd year, MBBS-2019, MBBS-2020.
Dr. Takelmayum Sayon Singh
- MBBS, , Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2014
- MD, Community Medicine, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2021
- Central Referral Hospital, Junior Resident, , 2014 - 2018
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, PG-TUTOR, Postgraduate student, 2018 - 2021
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Senior Resident, , 2021
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Nodal Officer, , 2022
- Dr. Takelmayum Sayon Singh is Senior Resident in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
Dr. Tshering Dolkar Bhutia
- MBBS, , Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2009
- MD, Community Medicine, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, 2015
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, , Till Date
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Teaching, 6 Years
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, PG Tutor, Tutoring, 3 Years
- Dr. Tshering Dolkar Bhutia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
- Teaches MBBS, PG and PhD students
Dr. Vizovonuo Visi
- MD, Community Medicine, RIMS, Manipur, 2018
- MD, Community Medicine, RIMS, Manipur, 2018
MCH
- Dr. Vizovonuo Visi is an Assistant Professsor in the Department of Community Medicine, SMIMS.
- Teaching undergraduate and post-graduate Medical students, resource person for PhD classes.
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Health Sciences Research drives evidence based health care and widens / deepens the knowledge base of the health discipline.The medical colleges offering health professional courses should foster research activities amongst faculty and students that would inculcate research aptitude amongst the present and the prospective health care professionals. Such research activities requires structure, plan and coordination. The SMU Research is formed with the mandate of coordinating all activities related to research of faculty / students across all health disciplines. This website provides all related information on research activities undertaken at our institute.
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“It was one of the best decisions of my academic career to study MBBS and MD (Community Medicine) at SMIMS. An excellent place for learning the art and science of medicine.”
...Dr. Anish Prabhakar
“I thank SMIMS for offering me the best during my PG days in the institution. It has helped me put the knowledge imparted to me into practice at my current workplace with ease.”
...Dr. Manisha Rai
"The support and guidance from my professors, colleagues, non -teaching staff of my department and a healthy and nurturing environment at SMIMS played a vital role in my successful completion of post -graduation from the college. I would always cherish memories of healthy and heartful discussions over a cup of tea and steamy veg momos, which opened our minds and built lifelong friendships and ...
Dr. Nishant Kumar
.”here’s something magical about this place that will make you fall in love instantly. SMIMS is a perfect amalgamation of state of art infrastructure, experienced and supportive faculty, impressive campus and pleasant weather. Having completed both my MBBS an MD ( Community Medicine), I proudly say that my Alma-Ata has been instrumental in grooming me both professionally and mentally to tak...
Dr. Prava Kapil
The department's stress on discipline and quality learning. Its excellent faculty has always done its utmost to ensure that each student comprehends the core concepts of the subject.
...Sonia
"I am what I am today is because of my college. Proud to be a SMCONIAN."
...Milan Tirwa
"SMIMS is conducive for learning; the Central Referral Hospital as a base hospital provides extensive hands-on practice."
...Dipsika Rai
I chose to study in Sikkim Manipal because it is one of the respected colleges & stood out above the rest.
...Deboporna Ghosh
"It has been a truly learning experience at SMIMS as a Postgraduate student. I wish to thank all faculties and staffs for giving me an opportunity to excel professionally in my career."
...Dr Bemma Konthoujam
"Amidst state-of-the-art infrastructure and a learner centric environment, SMIMS has given wings to my ambition of becoming a doctor. I consider myself very fortunate to get the opportunity to complete my MBBS as well as MD (Community Medicine) from SMIMS and I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my teachers who shaped me into the professional I am today."
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