The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur in collaboration with the Academy of Digital Health Sciences has announced 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 is underway, and the batch will begin in November 2024.

Who Should Enroll In Digital Health Course?

The certificate programs 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 on the basis of a Quiz at the end of each chapter & module dissertation/ internship of 4 weeks.

Curriculum 

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 use cases.

The mode of the program is online with a three-day campus immersion.

Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur encouraged the students by stating, “Our partnership with the Academy of Digital Sciences reflects on IIM Raipur’s focus on improving the 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 the students to embrace this chance to deepen their knowledge, expand their networks, and build themselves as a future leader in this transformative field.”

Eligibility Criteria

Aspiring candidates possessing a graduation degree or its equivalent with 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.

As for admission to the PG Certificate Programme in Digital Health, candidates possessing a Graduation degree or its equivalent with work experience of a minimum of 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 Policy Makers, 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 programs open up a wide scope for students in terms of career growth.