Public Health Foundation of India

After completing graduation in Microbiology, I was interested in pursuing post-graduation in a course which specialize in research. Therefore, I joined IIPH-Delhi for my career in the exciting realm of clinical research. We have a very experienced and helpful faculty who really push us to go out of our comfort zone and teaches us many important skills through dedicated lectures and student presentations. They have always guided and encouraged us to develop skills outside of the curriculum to increase employability and get a better understanding of clinical research. We have regular skill building sessions as well to hone our soft skills and prepare us for placements and jobs. In the final semester of the course we also have a dissertation project where we use all the skills we have learned throughout the course to go into the field and develop a novel research project of our own. We are also encouraged to publish our manuscripts. Overall, the institute puts in a lot of effort in capacity-building of its students and encourages us to develop necessary skills and delve deep into the realm of research while always catering to our specific needs. It has been an exciting learning curve so far and a holistic learning experience. I am confident it has given me the tools required to be suitable for a wide number of jobs in research.

I have done Bachelor in Dental surgery and Master in Public Health (MPH). At IIPH-Shillong, I got the opportunity to study at one of the best public health schools. There are many guest lectures, field visits and surprise modules that allow us to think further. I am currently working on the Malnutrition and Anemia Program where I lead a team of 15 field coordinators, and also monitor, and oversee the pilot and community survey. I learnt these skills during the MPH program at IIPH through various modules. During my courses at IIPH-Shillong, I learnt skills such as program management, teamwork, data management and communication. The best part of the curriculum was the dissertation, which gave me insight into community surveys, questionnaire designing, data management and fieldwork. In my current job, all of these skills are helping me to do my best and receive recognition from the team leader for my performance during my tenure.

IIPH- Gandhinagar has helped me in expanding my horizon beyond just clinical care. There are so many aspects of health and wellbeing which we often overlook. People often ask me why I switched to Public Health after doing MBBS? Embracing both these worlds has helped me to look at healthcare from a holistic perspective. Now I no longer look at a disease as just signs and symptoms, the broader determinants of health play equally an important role as well. I can appreciate the interconnection between individual health, social health, community health and environmental health. I understand how crucial it is to act on each of these domains to achieve the global health for all. I am currently working as a Healthcare Analyst – Xiimba Ecosystems Pvt Ltd. My major area of work is in capacity building of healthcare workforce through digital health tools. I thank all my teachers for their teachings and putting in the germ of curiosity and always asking questions and seeking answers in this ocean of public health.

The whole course experience is critical in assisting me in achieving my career objectives. The institute provides an excellent atmosphere for students to interact with instructors that are highly experienced and informed. This course provides an alternative viewpoint to typical thinking. This training benefits not only professional development but also personal development. Internships provided me with real-world experience while also exposing me to challenges and complexities. I was able to receive good mentors, assistance, and maybe future career prospects or references via networking with public health professionals and specialists. These internships have helped me understand program management, quality assurance and healthcare legislation. I am hoping that this knowledge and skill development will be beneficial when I begin working in my chosen career. This has benefited and made me a more enticing candidate for future opportunities.

Fabulous and rewarding is how I would describe my past year at IIPH–Delhi! Their perfectly tailored course contents, readily accessible faculties, and a variety of student resources create an excellent learning environment for me to gain practical skills and most importantly, confidence in the workplace! IIPH-Delhi provides me a platform to hone my skills and competencies through various workshops and training programs that are warranted by the pharma companies and research organizations.

As healthcare metamorphoses into hitherto unheard-of realms through the advent of powerful tools like microsensors, nanotechnology, and smart robotics leveraged with artificial intelligence and wireless technologies, the Integrated Masters and PhD in Health Informatics course at IIPH-Hyderabad empowers students with just the right experience and research environment to confidently face the challenges and demands of tomorrow’s Digital Healthcare.

The PGDPHM course at IIPH-Bhubaneswar was concise, yet a great learning experience. It has given me an insight into public health and its various domains. It has familiarized me to the health system of India, especially the Public health system. The course has also helped me improve my research skills. The institute has an excellent team of experienced faculty members who are approachable and provide guidance to all the students in every possible way. The lectures given by noteworthy public health professionals working in different health programs and public health domains who share their firsthand practical experience with the students, helps to understand the changing public health scenario. I am hopeful that this course shall shape my career in a better way.

IIPHG University offered me such a opportunity to enhance my skill and expand my knowledge not only in the field of hospital management and administration but also in the public health which is core area of any healthcare system. “Profession ready” faculties at IIPH-Gandhinagar are very helpful to build my career in the hospital administration. They are student friendly and ready to guide me at each step of my profession. They helped me to be the best version of myself.

I would like to thank IIPH, Delhi for helping me shape my career in the field of Heath Economics and Outcome Research. Professors at IIPH not only explain concepts lucidly but also schematically link them with the emerging Public Health issues. The lectures are engaging, well-structured and thorough. Professors pedagogic skills and great zeal for teaching helped me to gain interest in this field. They have shaped my journey as a Public Health Specialist. The proficiencies I gained during my time at the Institute helped me in getting accepted at Skyward Analytics. Currently, I am working as a Systematic Reviewer in Health economics and Outcome Research department at Skyward Analytics.

I am currently doing my PhD in KMC, Manipal Academy of Higher Education on Tobacco. This course was an apt one in gaining knowledge on different aspects of tobacco. Thanks to PHFI for the learning experience!

This course is very much relevant for the state of Odisha, which provides knowledge in the domains of disease prevention and health promotion. This course opened my thoughts to look at all health issues from public health perspective and enabled me to be a good Public Health specialist. The background knowledge of management, social science, Health economics and method of conducting research and analysis made me more efficient in controlling epidemic, effective task force and of health program management.

The eCourse in research methodology has been a great supplementary course to my learning and experience as a professional social worker. The training in research methodology has broad applications across social sciences and has been particularly helpful in enhancing my understanding, knowledge and skill sets about conducting primary research in field. The course is well-structured and easy to understand.

The program was definitely useful in today’s world. As a nutritionist. I would be able to give much more back to the community by applying all that I learned. The faculty was very good highly qualified and totally up to date with latest advancements in the field.

This course definitely helped me to develop a better understanding of different aspects of
epidemiology and now I feel more confi dent in doing and planning research. Being the only public health expert in the institute I have a huge responsibility to cater to all the internal and external research activities. Now I feel more comfortable and confident in discussing and talking research during our meetings and classes. It also helped me a lot in facilitating DM and MCh students in planning a study, developing protocol, implementing the plan and in writing results for their thesis work. This course helped in developing a great understanding for different parameters of risk estimation.

Everything from course content to quizzes is useful. The course is excellent to partake in. The exposure and the day when I enrolled into, was the most serendipitous experience of my life. The course is comprehensive, practical and contemporary not just for the beginners but for those who are acquainted in public health too. The course content and supplementary reading material provided is magnifi cent and splendid. The faculty and the course tutor all are treat to work with. Thoroughly enjoyable experience and I would highly recommend this course to all public health seekers, to enhance their skill and raise their penchant for public health management