Max Healthcare, Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research sign agreement for MA, PhD programmes

New Delhi: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.’s (MHIL’s) Max Division of Public Health (MDPH) announced that it will enter into an agreement with the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) and offer students an opportunity to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD – Public Health) degrees to strengthen their public health knowledge and skills.

In addition, the course will prepare them to work with specific populations and communities to improve health through education, awareness, policy, and research. A team of experienced and multidisciplinary faculty from Max Healthcare would teach the program. The students will also be exposed to lectures delivered by invited faculty and a pool of national and international acclaimed adjunct faculty.

At the signing of the agreement, Rajender Singh Sangwan, Director, AcSIR, said, "AcSIR is committed to enhancing the public health agenda through the implementation of such collaborations and that this collaboration with Max Healthcare is only the beginning. This will give public health students a unique opportunity to learn in a real-world setting."

Expressing his views about the new programme, Dr Sandeep Budhiraja, Group Medical Director, Max Healthcare, said, "Students will get vast exposure to globally funded research projects under this unique format. We are confident that this will shape the future generation of public health leaders who will amalgamate research and solutions and help translate them into effective practises and sound policies."

Elaborating on the vision of this ambitious programme, Dr Mradul Kaushik, Senior Director – Operations, Max Healthcare, said, "The programme, which is a one-of-its-kind MoU, will help educate students in public health competencies under this accredited curriculum and provide a goal-oriented approach. I wish all in the on-coming batch great success. "