VISION AND MISSION OF SPH & CM

We are inspired by the conviction, articulated in the Alma Ata Declaration, that health is a fundamental right. We believe that the purpose of public health and medicine is to reduce the burden of disease, injury, and disability through the development of a. Sound social policies; b. Healthy physical, economic, and social environments; c. An effective public health infrastructure; d. Efficient and equitable health care systems, and e. Skilled human resources. This work should be guided by social justice, interdisplinary collaboration, a population-based focus, and a primary emphasis on prevention. With this vision, our objectives are as follows:

educating students who can be effective leaders and change agents in government and other health sectors; conducting and collaborating in research to develop new knowledge on how to improve population health; Providing consultation, service, and training to public and community health workers throughout Nepal; and contribute to sound public health policies and increase recognition of the importance of public health by advocating locally, nationally, and internationally for better health policy, systems, and programs for the people of Nepal.

The course duration of MPH is of two years (4 sessions). The basic courses are taught in first year i.e. in first two sessions. In the second year, students invest more time in the field doing their thesis, electives and Public Health practice. In public health practice, students are posted for 3 months in various district public health offices where they work for national health programs with supervision from District Public Health Officers and faculty from the School. During electives, they work in an INGO/NGO of their choice under the supervision of that organization and faculty from the School. Evaluation is done in the form of internal assessment at the end of session and final exm at the end of course.

After this training, graduates can pursue a variety of careers including public health managers, researchers, team leaders, teachers etc in government public health offices, in NGOs/INGOs, or in Universities.

FIRST SESSION Epidemiology Biostatistics & Computer Application Social and Behavioural Sciences International Health & PHC Occupational and Environmental Health SECOND SESSION Research Methods in Public Health Health Economics Family Health Health Management Seminar on Recent Advances in Public Health THIRD SESSION Thesis FOURTH SESSION Public Health Practice (3 months) Electives (3 months)

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Candidates with Bachelor degree in disciplines of MBBS, BDS, B.Sc./ BN Nursing, BPH, Bachelor in Veterinary Sciences, Bachelor in Management related to health issues, Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery.

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Candidates with Master degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Psychology, Management, Biology and Life Sciences, Social Work, Rural Development and Education with health education as major and with 2 years work experience in field based health program/activities.

All candidates should take an entrance exam conducted by the Institute and score at least 40%. Admission is done on the basis of merit.

Currently total seats of MPH are 10 and this is aimed to reach 20. All students are required to reside in hostel. The school has its own library and computer lab.

This program, spread over 3 academic years, is mainly focused in primary health care and public health activities.

Candidates are given training in all subjects along with MPH students in first and second year as described above. In the third year, candidates are posted to different clinical departments (General Practice and Emergency, Tropical Medicine, Obstetric and Gynaecology, Paediatrics etc.), Evaluation is done in the form of internal assessments at the end of each session and final exam at the end of the course.

After this training, candidates can pursue a variety of careers including Teachers in Medical Colleges, Community Physicians, Epidemiologists, Public Health Managers/Leaders, and Researchers etc.

Entry Criteria: 1. MBBS or Equivalent 2. Entrance Exam

Duration: 3 years (Residential program with compulsory thesis).

Total seats available each eyar: 4

We have competent human resources in Biostatistics, Health Management, Primary Health Care, Health System Analysis, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Sociology, Health Economics, Demography, Nutrition, Anthropology, and Occupational Health. Therefore, SPH and CM can provide consultancy in these areas as well as followings:

Short-term trainings for all levels of health workers and public health managers in epidemiology, research methods and health management, occupational and environmental health etc. Conducting community trials, surveys and community health need assessments. Cost accounting, cost effectiveness and benefit analysis. Program and project evaluations.

 

For more information Contact

Prof N. Jha, MBBS, MD
Chief, School of Public Health & Community Medicine
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
Email:- bpkihs_sph@yahoo.com
Tel# +977-25-525555 Ext.- 2622, 2626
Website:- www.bpkihs.edu