IIM Raipur launches 4th Batch of health programme

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur has launched yet another batch of their health programme. It is in collaboration with the Academy of Digital Health Sciences. It has now begun with the fourth batch of the Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Digital Health (PGCPDH) and diploma Programme in Digital Health.

The duration of both the courses is one year. It is curated to equip future leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving digital health landscape. The registration for the programmes has commenced from August 1,2024. The batch where as is scheduled to begin in November,2024.

The certificate programmes will provide insights and exposure by covering a range of medical and technological areas, it will also involve telemedicine, data analytics, digital health policies, entrepreneurship, and more. The lessons will be delivered online. The students will be assessed based on a quiz at the end of each chapter & module Dissertation or Internship of 4 weeks.

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.”

Eligibility of the course-

The candidate who is interested, must posses a graduation degree or its equivalent, should be of age 25 years as of February 2024.A key point to note is , the 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.

Such programmes offer skills and opportunity for student to learn and grow in their careers.