Recommended Books & Equipment for Community Medicine (PSM/SPM) Students

A short list of equipment and reference books that MD Community Medicine / PSM / SPM students commonly need.

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Books

IAPSM's Textbook of Community Medicine (4th Ed, CBME Based)

Comprehensive, CBME-aligned core textbook for Community Medicine postgraduates

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Taneja's Health Policies & Programmes in India

Dedicated reference for National Health Programmes

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Golden Notes for Preventive & Social Medicine

High-yield revision notes. These are really useful for quick reference during PG, and for recall closer to exams

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Mahajan's Methods in Biostatistics

Standard biostatistics reference for thesis work and postgraduate exams

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Gordis Epidemiology (7th Ed)

Widely used epidemiology reference, necessary to understand the basic concepts

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Instruments

3M Littmann Classic III Stethoscope (Premium Option)

Reliable stethoscope, useful for field visits and general clinical work

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Microtone Stethoscope (Budget Option)

Affordable, made-in-India stethoscope; practical and useful choice for a tighter budget

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Omron HEM 7120 BP Monitor

Digital automatic BP monitor; handy for field visits, RHTC/UHTC work, health camps, and for the patients among your family and friends

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Accessories

Mokobara Laptop Sleeve

Lightweight, padded laptop sleeve; protection for your laptop is abbsloutely necessary when it has so much crucial data that you cannot afford to lose!

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