Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Social Work (PGDMSW)

The Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Social Work (PGDMSW) is an in-depth, practice-oriented program designed to develop highly skilled professionals who can address the complex psychosocial challenges faced by patients and families within healthcare environments. This course empowers learners with advanced knowledge of human behavior, medical conditions, counseling methods, and healthcare systems, preparing them to become an integral part of multidisciplinary medical teams.

Medical Social Workers play a crucial role in bridging the gap between clinical treatment and the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of patients. This program trains students to conduct psychosocial assessments, provide therapeutic counseling, support patient rehabilitation, coordinate community resources, and advocate for patient rights. It emphasizes compassionate care, ethical practice, crisis intervention, and culturally sensitive approaches to healthcare.

Throughout the program, students gain extensive exposure to:

• Hospital departments and workflows

• Patient navigation and discharge planning

• Community health initiatives and outreach programs

• Public health policies and national health schemes

• Case management and support services for vulnerable populations

The curriculum integrates classroom learning with hands-on practical experience through hospital postings, fieldwork, simulation exercises, and project-based learning. Graduates of this program emerge as competent, confident, and empathetic medical social work professionals capable of contributing significantly to hospitals, NGOs, rehabilitation centers, government health departments, and international social welfare agencies.

This PG Diploma is ideal for individuals passionate about healthcare, community service, counseling, and improving the overall patient experience in medical settings.

Career / Job Prospects:

Graduates of PGDMSW can pursue rewarding careers in diverse healthcare and social service settings, including:

• Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions – Medical Social Worker, Patient Counselor

• NGOs and Community Health Organizations – Program Officer, Health Educator

• Rehabilitation Centers – Case Manager, Psychosocial Support Officer

• Government Health Departments – Public Health Social Worker

• Research and Policy Development – Health Policy Analyst, Research Associate

With the rising focus on holistic patient care and mental well-being, medical social work professionals are in high demand both in India and internationally.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Foundations of Medical Social Work

Module 2: Human Behavior, Psychology & Mental Health

Module 3: Medical Terminology & Understanding Diseases

Module 4: Counseling Skills for Healthcare Settings

Module 5: Patient Assessment & Case Management

Module 6: Hospital Administration & Healthcare Policies

Module 7: Social Work Interventions in Special Settings

Module 8: Community Health & Development Programs

Module 9: Disaster Management & Emergency Social Work

Module 10: Documentation, Reporting & Health Records Management

Module 11: Research Methods & Project Development

Module 12: Internship, Field Practicum & Viva

Eligibility:

• Any graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.

Duration:

• 11 months 

Fees:

• ₹65,000 /-