IIM Raipur, Academy of Digital Sciences launch 4th batch of health programmes

IIM Raipur and Digital Health Sciences have announced the fourth batch of the PGCPDH and DPDH programmes.

In Short

• IIM Raipur starts 4th batch of Digital Health programmes
• Courses begin November 2024, registration started Aug 1, 2024
• Admission open to graduates and professionals with specific criteria

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, in collaboration with the Academy of Digital Health Sciences, is thrilled to announce the commencement of the fourth batch of the Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Digital Health (PGCPDH) and Diploma Programme in Digital Health (DPDH).

The one-year PGCPDH and DPDH are designed to equip future leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving digital health landscape. Registration for both programmes commenced on August 1, 2024, and a batch is being started in November 2024.

The certificate programmes will impart in-depth exposure through a curriculum that covers a wide range of medical and technological areas, including telemedicine, data analytics, digital health policies, entrepreneurship, and more, delivered through comprehensive online classes. The participants will be assessed based on a quiz at the end of each chapter & module Dissertation/ Internship of 4 weeks.

The curriculum is divided into 3 levels-Basic Level: Theoretical aspects of digital health, Advanced Level: Technological & Management aspects of digital health and Professional Level: Application aspects of digital health with the use of cases.

Professor Ram Kumar Kakani, Director of IIM Raipur encouraged the students by stating, “Our partnership with the Academy of Digital Sciences reflects on IIM Raipur’s focus on improving Indian Healthcare ecosystem. The programmes co-developed are a perfect blend of technological and traditional knowledge, giving participants the best of both worlds. I would encourage students to embrace this chance to deepen their knowledge, expand their networks, and build themselves as a future leader in this transformative field.”

Aspiring candidates possessing a graduation degree or its equivalent at the age of 25 years as of February 2024 can apply for the Diploma Programme in Digital Health. It is to be noted that applicants with professional degrees are exempted from the minimum age criteria. As part of the PGCPDH and DPDH, participants will have the opportunity to attend a three-day personal immersion programme at IIM Raipur offering them hands-on learning and networking opportunities.

WHO CAN APPLY?

As for admission in PG Certificate Programme in Digital Health, candidates possessing a graduation degree or its equivalent with work experience of minimum two years as Doctors, Healthcare Professionals, Managers working in Healthcare Settings, Paramedics & Allied Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare IT Professionals, Med-tech Professionals, Pharmaceutical Industry Professionals, Clinical Informatics Professionals, Hospital Administrators Academicians & Researchers in Healthcare, Healthcare Consultants/ Advisors, Healthcare policymakers, Public Sector Leaders, Community Health Centre Heads, and Primary Health Centre Heads can apply.

Endorsed by the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH), Switzerland, and the European Connected Health Alliance (ECHAlliance), these initiated programmes open up a wide scope for students in terms of career growth. Consequently, empowering future leaders to spearhead positive change and drive transformative advancements in the healthcare sector.