The Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram is one of the premier centers for Medical Education, Research and Health Care in the State of Kerala in India. The Clinical Epidemiology unit will hence strive to improve the hospital services, the health care delivery to the public and introduce change in Medical curriculum by engaging in problem-based research and promoting a balance between hospital and field research. The unit will also strive to introduce cost effective, efficient, high quality programs within the patient services, education and research of the institution where is situated.