IIHMR University, Jaipur, launches certificate course on digital health

Jaipur: IIHMR University, Jaipur, has launched its first-ever certificate course on digital health for aspiring professionals interested in navigating the corridors of the digital healthcare ecosystem. The objective behind launching this course is to develop healthcare professionals with an understanding of digital health innovations so they can contribute to enhancing the performance of health systems while keeping availability, affordability, and quality of healthcare services as top priority.

Dr PR Sodani, President, IIHMR University, said, "Considering the current cleft between public healthcare in the country and the digital healthcare ecosystem, IIHMR University understands the strong need to develop healthcare professionals with an understanding of digital health innovations to promote remote & advanced healthcare quality and accessibility. Hence, our expertise has decided to brew this course filled with flavours of cutting-edge technologies for our diverse alumni network and other public healthcare working professionals."

Approved by the advisory board at the School of Digital Health, the six-month-long immersive programme is designed and conceptualised by the faculty members at IIHMR University. The course is curated keeping in mind the geographical barriers; hence, it will be conducted in online mode. However, participants wishing to attend discussions on campus can contact the officials at the university.

Introducing the details of the course, Dr Swapnil Gadhave, Faculty and Course Coordinator, IIHMR University, shared that this immersive certificate course will aid students in embarking on a comprehensive journey and equip them with core competencies in the integration of the digital landscape with the healthcare ecosystem.

The curriculum will be conducted through a mix of training methods appropriately suitable for working professionals, including lectures-cum-discussions, case discussion/analysis, project work, term papers, and assignments. The online delivery format is the perfect platform for students to engage in thought-provoking discussions with the faculty and peers, propelling them towards a future of growth and excellence.