People · Places · Public Health
On the road to a healthier tomorrow.
Stories of travel, community medicine and the connections that bring care closer to people.
Illustrative project concept · View full scene ↗
Welcome to VitalsAndVoyages
Travel opens new roads. Public health gives every journey a purpose. This is a space for places I have explored, work I have studied, and a vision for care that reaches further.
Behind the journey
I’m Dr Shemeer Ali T M, a Community Medicine physician based in Malappuram, Kerala. My work includes research, teaching, health awareness and visits to communities.
VitalsAndVoyages grew from two interests that keep shaping my life: seeing new places and making healthcare more useful to the people it serves.
Here you can explore the ideas, field work and journeys behind that mission.
Discover the mission →Upcoming project / Launching soon
A vision for connecting rural communities with screening, health education and care. The Hilux design below is a concept for the journey ahead.
Bring routine health checks closer to communities.
Share practical health information through field visits and camps.
Strengthen the route between villages and health services.
Public health & research
Selected work in community medicine, health systems and medical education.
A situational analysis of the NP-NCD programme across 34 primary health centres and 34 subcentres, examining capacity and implementation barriers.
MD dissertation · 2024–2025The thesis journey on Instagram ↗A survey of 195 postgraduate residents on learning opportunities, supervision and challenges during district postings.
District Residency ProgrammeExploring students’ views on AI literacy, curricular integration and ethical considerations in medical training.
Research in progressImages are illustrative; research summaries describe work discussed to date.
The Instagram journal
Real moments from my travels, community health work, research and life along the way. Browse the stories below, then open each original post on Instagram.
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Road trips, rivers, architecture and memorable stops along the way.
A visit to Rameshwaram Cafe for ghee podi idli, dosa and atmosphere.
View reel on Instagram ↗Flowers, architecture and the musical fountain in Davangere.
View reel on Instagram ↗A post-conference road trip from the meeting hall to the hills and fort.
View reel on Instagram ↗Racing waters and an adventurous day on the river.
View reel on Instagram ↗A quieter view of Dandeli from the water.
View reel on Instagram ↗Ancient caves, the zoo and a landscape of windmills.
View reel on Instagram ↗A trek into the Western Ghats, one step at a time.
View reel on Instagram ↗Nature and architecture at a Davangere landmark.
View reel on Instagram ↗An unusual restaurant stop with atmosphere and food.
View reel on Instagram ↗A festive stop for food on the open road.
View reel on Instagram ↗A 360-degree view of Karnataka's temple heritage.
View reel on Instagram ↗A place to explore around Davangere.
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Health education, field visits and care beyond the clinic.
A World Diabetes Day activity that turns learning into a team adventure.
View reel on Instagram ↗A field visit exploring hygiene and milk pasteurization.
View reel on Instagram ↗An awareness reel about recognizing the right oral rehydration solution.
View reel on Instagram ↗A glimpse of vector collection and surveillance for disease prevention.
View reel on Instagram ↗Rangoli, education and a shared commitment to ending TB.
View reel on Instagram ↗A field visit following water through a purification plant.
View reel on Instagram ↗Medical students stepping beyond the classroom for continuing community care.
View reel on Instagram ↗A moment from outreach work with people at its centre.
View reel on Instagram ↗A vaccination drive focused on cervical cancer prevention.
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Study, training and the milestones that shape the work.
A look behind the microscope during NTEP training.
View reel on Instagram ↗Field visits, revisions and a year of work come together.
View post on Instagram ↗A milestone from the academic journey.
View post on Instagram ↗04 / Instagram stories
The people, celebrations and shared moments behind the journey.
Saree, mundu, sadhya and wishes for the new year.
View post on Instagram ↗An annual day of colour beyond the library and lecture halls.
View reel on Instagram ↗A tribute to a colleague and the field days shared together.
View reel on Instagram ↗Community Medicine colleagues welcome 2026 together.
View reel on Instagram ↗A simple meal and a memorable day with friends.
View reel on Instagram ↗Memories and thanks for a teacher whose stories stay with the department.
View post on Instagram ↗Colourful celebrations with the JJMMC community.
View reel on Instagram ↗05 / Instagram stories
An additional reel shared from VitalsAndVoyages.
Original photos and videos are on Instagram. One linked reel requires an Instagram sign-in because it is age restricted.