IIHMR University: News & Events

IIHMR University Announces the Launch of Executive Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Programme

March 1, 2021: In a collaborative venture with the 75-year-old American Society for Excellence, the IIHMR University announced the introduction of the Executive Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Qualification Programme. The training will teach the Lean Six Sigma methodology, which will be targeted to healthcare practitioners across India with an appreciation of statistics and efficiency. The goal of the programs is to educate people of the advancement of quality in the health sector. This program will begin its first phase from March 11-13, 2021 and from March 18-20, 2021. The second phase shall commence from April 1-3, 2021 and from April 8-10, 2021.

Dr PR Sodani, President of IIHMR University, said, "IIHMR University and ASQ would have an effect on the quality of health care in both the government and the private sector in India. Education projects will be organized collectively with the primary emphasis on those working in the health industry, such as doctors, nurses, hospital administrative workers, etc. The Government of India is committed to providing quality healthcare facilities, to achieving these priorities and NHP objectives, and IIHMR University will embrace them and put in programs that represent these aspects."

IIHMR University Invites Applications for MBA Executive Courses in Leadership and Strategy

February 24, 2020: IIHMR University has a newly launched Master of Business Administration – Executive in Leadership and Strategy, (MBA - Executive – L&S) programme. Programme architecture is creative and blends technologies in an innovative way to improve the efficiency of classroom teaching and learning. In addition to the theoretical comprehension, the learning of most of the courses was measured by the degree of competency in the realistic implementation of the principles in a real-work environment.

Dr PR Sodani, President (Officiating), IIHMR University said, “The MBA - Executive – L&S Program has been designed to provide learning and competency development opportunities to working professionals and executives. The global business environment is moving fast and under the increasing business complexities, the executives need to continuously develop their strategic thinking and leadership capabilities. While facing an uncertain economic scenario because of this pandemic, the programme participants will find this uniquely designed globally benchmarked Executive MBA a flexible, relevant and tailored to executive capacity building need.”

Programme details –

Duration: Two years

Last date to apply: February 25, 2021

Number of seats: 40

Disciplines: Multi-disciplinary (Management, Leadership, Business)

Eligibility: Admission to First-semester MBA (Executive-L&S) shall be open to the applicants who have passed the Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50 per cent aggregate marks from any recognised university with a minimum of five years of experience.

IIHMR University Invites Applications for PG Diploma in Health Entrepreneurship

February 19, 2021: IIHMR University is inviting applications for its one-year PG Diploma in Health Entrepreneurship programme. The last date to apply for the same is February 25.

The curriculum design of the course involves a unique blend of theory and skill-focused sessions aiming at making students industry-ready. This multi-disciplinary programme intends to imbibe students with management, business and entrepreneurship skills so as to encourage young budding entrepreneurs for a better tomorrow.

Programme details –

Eligibility: Candidates aspiring admission to the PG Diploma programme shall have a recognised Bachelors' degree or Bachelor of Vocational Studies (BVoc)

Application process: Online

Students intake: 60

Tuition fee: 1.05 lakh

IIHMR University Inks MoU with Shalby Limited

February 10, 2021: IIHMR University recently entered into an agreement with Shalby Academy, a division of Shalby Limited. The partnership will experience the expertise of healthcare providers through numerous services through an e-platform. The courses shall be administered in close partnership between the IIHMR University and the Shalby Academy.

This five-year partnership will witness a course/training that will be mutually agreed and reviewed by IIHMR University and Shalby. At the beginning of the epidemic of Covid-19, IIHMR University launched the SD Gupta School of Public Health (SDG-SPH). The SDG-SPH has been initiated with the goal of training potential leaders in public health, offering technological and administrative assistance to health services, supporting implementation research, introducing emerging technology and developing health staff.

Speaking about the signing of the MOU, Babu Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer, Shalby Limited, said, "It is very important to improvise a quality training and continuous development of the healthcare delivery system. We are working towards the vision of the Central Government, where expertise would reach out to every region of the world. In partnership with the Shalby Multispecialty Hospital, the IIHMR University shall work towards the training of healthcare practitioners, in particular those in need of such training. Our MoU with IIHMR University is a cooperative partnership in which Shalby can lend its facility to give hands-on training to all applicants participating in the programme."

IIHMR Celebrates 25^th Edition of Annual Global Conference PRADANYA 2021  

February 9: 2021: IIHMR University recently held it's 25th annual Global Conference PRADANYA 2021 on the theme 'Digital Health, Sustainable Growth and Wellness'. It was a three-day celebration organised between February 3rd and 5th. The University invited Hon'ble Governor Kalraj Mishra of Rajasthan as the chief guest to grace the event. The conference was also witnessed by the active presence of participants from over 10 nations.

Mentioning the Government of India's Digital Health Mission under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Governor said, "India is on the road to sustainable development, which can be further strengthened through appropriate research-focused health care management initiatives involving the appropriate use of the right technology." In recognition of the University's efforts to arrange an international event on such a significant topic, the Hon'ble Governor referred to the need for continued enhancement of health care through ongoing research and education efforts in the area.

In the beginning of the event, Dr Sodani expanded on the goals of the three-day international conference and shared a wider theme. In his welcoming address, Dr Sodani said, "The next decade will see a major rise in digital health solutions. Recognising the need to incorporate digital health into sustainable growth, the University has launched this dialogue as a continuous mechanism for the potential sharing of information on the topic."

IIHMR University Announces the Launch of Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in CSR and Sustainable Development

January 7, 2021: IIHMR University, ranked 65th in the Management Division by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), has announced a special postgraduate degree in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Development. The programme is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). The programme concept is creative and combines full certification while acquiring skills in CSR management.

The curriculum will be jointly delivered by the School of Growth Studies and the Executive Education Division of the University. Dr Shiv K Tripathi, Professor and Dean (Training) of the IHMR, emphasised that this one-year curriculum is multidisciplinary in nature and that almost two-thirds of the programme will be offered by student participation in live industry ventures. For this purpose, the University has formed a collaboration with India CSR, an active information resource centre in the CSR field. He added that the architecture of the software uniquely ties management with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and thus makes it very useful for those employed (or interested) in CSR/Sustainability in businesses, the public sector and NGOs.

Programme details –

• Duration: 12 Months
• Number of Seats: 40
• Eligibility: Any recognised Bachelors' degree or Bachelor of Vocational Studies (BVoc)
• Total Credits: 60 (35% Theory + 65% Skill)
• Total Fee: Rs 1.05 lakh
• Disciplines: Management, Social Work, Law, Business, Development Studies

IIHMR University Invites Applications for PhD Admissions

December 18, 2020: IIHMR University, a leading healthcare management research university, has started accepting applications for its 2021 PhD programme. With over 36 years of experience, the IIHMR University is a national hub for public health, administration and research. The University has partnerships with major universities and institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, USA; Chester University, UK; Montreal University, Canada; Curtin University, Australia; and BP Koirala Institute of Public Health, Nepal.

Programme details:

• Program duration- Three years
• Last date to apply- February 07, 2021
• Seat intake- 15 seats
• Tuition Fee- Rs 4 lakh
• Application fee- Rs 2,000
• IRAT & Personal Interview- February 20-21, 2021
• Commencement of session- April 5, 2021
• Disciplines- Research Methodology, Epidemiology, Demography and Population Sciences, Statistics and Quantitative Techniques, Health Economics, Pharma Management, Development Management, Health Systems and Scientific Writing.

Eligibility: Applicant must be postgraduate or shall have a degree equivalent to master’s or MPhil from a corresponding statutory legal body with a minimum aggregate of 55 per cent.

Admission Process: It includes of three stages – Screening, IIHMR Research Aptitude Test (IRAT) and Personal Interview.

Candidates aspiring for admission may apply on the university’s official website.

Chief Minister Inaugurates Covid Relief Digital Concert Series ‘Padharo Mhare Des’

November 23, 2020: IIHMR University recently invited Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot for the inauguration of the virtual Covid Relief Concert Series which is a fundraising digital concert series. The event was premiered on Facebook on November 22. The concert series is a project of Rajasthan-based singer Manesha Agarwal's Arpan Foundation. The series starred more than 70 folk artists from the most distant areas of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Barmer.

The Arpan Foundation has ensured all monetary assistance to all the 70 folk artists who performed at the event. All the funds raised by the Concert Series Foundation will be donated directly to folk artists. Manesha Agarwal said, "Arpan Foundation will independently continue to support folk artists in times to come".

In the past also, IIHMR University has backed such worthy projects strongly and also supports this cause.

IIHMR University Inks MoU with ‘SEARCH’

November 12, 2020: IIHMR University recently signed an agreement with the Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health (SEARCH) on today's interactive forum for public health research, as well as the sharing of knowledge and development of research outputs on public health problems relating to rural and tribal population coverage, from a national, regional and global viewpoint. The deal is valid for a term of five years and is effective until December 31, 2025.

Founder, Trustee of IIHMR University Dr Ashok Agarwal, said that working along with SEARCH is also a great honour. Gadchiroli, where SEARCH works, has shown developmental progress; action analysis has been carried out and implemented. That is the study's actual result. In Gadchiroli, learning is immense, and I am sure that this partnership will support our learners and faculty.

The institutional partnership ranges from the internship opportunities given to IIHMR University students and field experience in Quest, the local community as well as hospital-based programme and study to better understand and contribute to the introduction of the field-based programme, the involvement of the faculty of IIHMR University in current research projects of SEARCH, data processing and writing joint research papers for publication and develop, design, and organise joint training and capacity building programmes in public health areas are also a part of the agreement.

IIHMR University Ranks 20^th Among Top Private MBA Institutions Across India

November 9, 2020: Basis the recent MBA rankings 2021 released by Outlook ICARE India, IIHMR University was ranked 20 in the category of Top MBA Institutions across the country. According to the Outlook-ICARE rankings, IIHMR University is also ranked 6 among private B-schools in the West region.

Outlook ICARE has measured the strengths of IIHMR University on various scales and awarded, among others, its overall score of 76.72 to allow it to receive a coveted ranking. Several criteria, including science, employability, selection of faculty, inclusiveness, and diversity, were also taken into consideration for the calculation of the current ranking.

IIHMR University Conducts Online Country-Focused Conference Session on ‘Decoding New Education Policy 2020’

November 6, 2020: An online country-focused conference session on 'Decoding New Education Policy 2020- The Roadmap for Inclusive Development' was organised by the India Chapter of the Humanistic Management Network (HMN) in association with IIHMR University on November 5, 2020. The session was held within the context of the 2020 Annual Conference on Humanistic Management, which was held from November 4 to 6, 2020. During the workshop, prominent speakers presented impactful messages and discussed how NEP adoption could relate to the equitable and sustainable development agenda. These speakers include KC Ramamurthy, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chairman, CMR Group of Institutions, Bengaluru (Chief Guest); Dr Naresh Chandra Gautam, Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Gramodaya University, Chitrakoot; Dr Alok Rai, Vice-Chancellor, Lucknow University, Lucknow; Dr Ernst von Kimakowitz, Co-Founder, Humanistic Management Network; Dr Prahlad Rai Sodani, President, IIHMR University, Jaipur; and, Dr Rajeev Singh, CEO, Indian Chambers of Commerce.

All speakers discussed various aspects of the NEP 2020 and talked about how its implementation will undoubtedly bring radical changes in the education system in teaching, delivery, and pedagogy.

First Regional Workshop on ‘The Role of Vaccine Demand’

November 3, 2020: The four-day regional workshop on 'The role of demand for vaccines' was recently organised by IIHMR University as partial fulfilment of the ongoing online courses jointly taught by John Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA, on Vaccine Economics for Covid-19. More than 250 participants from around the world participated actively in the workshop, which also included leading health practitioners from allied groups, including the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Government of India, the State Ministry, WHO, UNDP, UNICEF, Tata Trust, the Clinton Health Access Initiative and IIT Kharagpur.

The aim of the workshop, particularly in the Indian context, was to discuss the intricacies related to the factors deciding vaccine demand. With the outbreak of Covid-19, it is important to recognise the market trends for vaccinations in order to better strategise and ensure greater coverage and benefits through the country's heterogeneous environment. Participants offered useful insight on how the cost and potential benefits of vaccination, government communication and media initiatives can play a crucial role in the growing demand for vaccinations.

IIHMR University to Conduct Masterclass on ‘Healthcare Strategy’ and Online Student Meet

October 22, 2020: IIHMR University is holding a Masterclass/ Global Expert Talk on 'Healthcare Strategy’ in conjunction with faculty and students of the Department of Health Services, University of Washington, followed by an online student meet on October 23, 2020 at 10 am. This is a unique innovative sequence, especially for the students of Health Management. Collaborative exchange of information and sharing of expert opinions will help the student and also will allow them, through online networking and learning from the best, to take their learning to the next stage.

Over 75 students from IIHMR University and 25 from Washington University have registered and will attend the Masterclass, which will have Dr Suzanne J Wood, Department of Health Care, University of Washington, Seattle WA, as the keynote speaker.

IIHMR University Organises Online Course on Vaccine Economics for COVID- 19

October 17, 2020: With the outbreak of novel Coronavirus, IIHMR University is organising a two-month online course on Vaccine Economics for Covid-19 in joint efforts with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA. The new online course is designed for vaccine decision-makers and programme administrators to use economic instruments to maximise the coverage of vaccines during the Covid-19 challenges.

The University has received over 400 applications globally out of which 230 have been shortlisted. Out of the total applications received, 64 belonged to India of which 53 have been selected. The participants are from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Somalia and are working on positions such as director, deputy director, consultant, technical advisor, medical officer, project coordinator, program manager and officer working in the field of immunisation and vaccine delivery. The participants are working in organisations such as the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, state ministries, WHO, UNDP, UNICEF, Tata Trusts, Clinton Health Access Initiative and IIT Kharagpur.

In order to advise national decision-makers on the deployment of scarce resources and to prioritise initiatives in the health sector, information on the evaluation of infectious diseases and the economic effect of vaccination is essential.

Investments in vaccinations offer a safety net for public health that aims to improve health services and reduce outbreaks of diseases that can be expensive to manage.

IIHMR University Virtually Inaugurates 8th Cohort of Master of Public Health Program

October 13, 2020: In joint efforts with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH), Baltimore, USA, IIHMR University virtually inaugurated its 8^th batch of the prestigious international postgraduate degree programme, Master of Public Health (MPH), on October 12, 2020, for the 2020-22 session. While addressing the audience, Founder trustee IIHMR University Dr Ashok Agarwal mentioned that it took about five years to create and build this prestigious programme, and today, it has turned out to be a fruitful programme. For this curriculum, the university receives several applications showing their curiosity and choice, but they can pick very few.

The MPH curriculum is structured to offer vital multidisciplinary instruction to students to help address public health challenges worldwide. Johns Hopkins University and IIHMR University are jointly delivering the curriculum. Students are awarded a degree of JKHPS School and are also given the opportunity to connect with the worldwide network of 20,000 plus alumni.

IIHMR Hosts Webinar on ‘Decoding New Education Policy 2020’

October 7, 2020: A webinar on 'Decoding New Education Policy 2020: Role of National Education Policy in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals' was conducted by IIHMR University, Jaipur, to explore ways to combine and align Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs) with the New Education Policy (NEP). The NEP 2020 offers a holistic roadmap for a transformative change in education preparation and implementation at all stages and ways. Implementation of NEP 2020 would, however, require changes in curriculum and pedagogy as well as process conditions, structures and education management systems.

 To facilitate this discussion, a panel of eminent speakers across the globe were invited that includes Former Vice-Chairman, University Grants Commission, India Dr VN Rajasekhanran Pillai; UNESCO Chair and Founder, PRIA, New Delhi Dr Rajesh Tandon; Resident Representative, Climate Scorecard (USA) Pooran Chandra Pandey; and, Vice President, Public Health Foundation of India, Dr Sanjay Zodpey.

The experts discussed the various characteristics of the policy such as the opportunity for quality and affordable education and accessibility to lifelong learning, which can bring a transformation in the Indian education system, multidisciplinary approach, internationalisation, exit or entry system, credit bank, focus on teaching, research, engagement and campus operations. Besides this, various challenges related to it were also discussed such the implementation of the policy requires ground-breaking reforms. The country's health professional education is fragmented and outdated. Our education and work competencies do not match, with poor teamwork and narrow technical focus. This is the main reason for producing ill-equipped graduates. NEP 2020 should focus on redesigning institutional reforms for higher professional education. The session helped everyone understand the policy from various perspective

IIHMR University Marks 36th Foundation Day with the Launch of School of Public Health

October 5, 2020: IIHMR University, a premier health management institute of the country, completed its 36 successful years today. On the auspicious occasion, the University announced the launch of a new School of Public Health - ‘S D Gupta School of Public Health’ in IIHMR University, Jaipur. The event was held virtually and was actively witnessed by the team of faculty members and students. While addressing the audience, the Chairperson of IIHMR University Dr Gupta talked about the initial idea with which IIHMR was started, i.e. to undertake research policy and program management research. The institute has extensively collaborated with the Government of India and other state governments in the administration and implementation of national health programmes including the HIV control programme, Immunisation programme and Blindness control programme.

IIHMR Hosts Webinar on 'Transparency, Ethics and Integrity in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Sector’

September 18, 2020: In joint efforts with the Centre of Excellence for Governance, Ethics and Transparency (CEGET) at Global Compact Network India (GCNI), IIHMR University hosted a webinar session on 'Transparency, Ethics and Integrity in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Sector'. The country has witnessed a sudden increase in corruption cases amid the global pandemic situation due to Coronavirus. The session was organised with an aim to create awareness among the youth of the country on the importance of transparency in the healthcare sector. Healthcare firms need solid ethical pillars to improve the culture of ‘esteem’ between the caregiver and the group.

To facilitate this session, IIHMR-U invited global academic leaders and industry professionals such as Professor Wolfgang C Amann, Academic Programme Director, HEC Paris; Sarah Steingrüber, an Independent Global Health Consultant from Germany; Prof. Matthias Kleinhempel, Director, Centre for Governance and Transparency, IAE Business School, Argentina, Ashley Demming, Project Manager, United Nations Global Compact, New York; and, Professor Ronald E Berenbeim, Adjunct Professor, NYU who discussed the need of rapid, broad, state-of-the-art education and technology; capacity building programmes for health care professionals that focus on values and ethics."; Corruption risk assessment to evaluate its impact; and, the macro-level corruption that occurs when activities of an organisation do not optimise economic productivity and benefit all of their members.

The session was informative.

University to Organise a Webinar on ‘National Education Policy 2020: Transforming Education System of India’

September 7, 2020: The New Education Policy 2020 has illustrated a new roadmap for revising the Indian education system. The policy promises to transform the Indian education system by 2040. Logical improvements to the way education will be conducted in India are envisaged in the policy and it does so by emphasising on the universal education system, basic literacy and digitalisation, building the capacities of teachers, and enabling students to choose their subjects in a more flexible manner. There are many higher education policy initiatives, including a regulator to allow foreign academics to set up campuses in India. For students, a four-year undergraduate programme with entry and exit opportunities at various stages and a system of credit transfer may make the most important improvement.

To discuss all these initiatives, IIHMR University is organising a webinar session on ‘National Education Policy 2020: Transforming Education System of India’ on September 7 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

The University has invited prominent dignitaries of the education world to facilitate this session. It includes Former Member, National Education Policy, 2020 Committee Government of India Professor Rajendra P Gupta; Vice-Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM University), Chennai Professor Sandeep Sancheti; Vice-Chancellor, NMIMS University, Mumbai Professor Ramesh Bhat; Vice-Chancellor, DY Patil International University Dr Prabhat Ranjan; and Chairman and Director General, Amity University Middle East Initiative Dr Ajit K Nagpal.

Link to register: http://bit.ly/DNEP_2020

IIHMR University to Organise Webinar on “The Underappreciated Value of Healthcare Ethics – A Look at Various Cases”

September 5, 2020: The global pandemic situation due to Coronavirus has made people knowledgeable and concerned about their health and privacy. But, it has also introduced us to new challenges regarding the lack of respect and appreciation towards healthcare ethics. Considering the same, IIHMR University is organising a webinar session on September 5 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm to create awareness among the students, the youth of the country. The session would focus on ethical theories and principles and various scenarios related to healthcare ethics. This presentation will address the ethical aspects, such as those relating to anonymity, consent and conflict, highlighting Covid-19 cases. The speakers will share examples of circumstances in various countries and societies where ethical problems surrounding healthcare can be influenced and impacted based on personal experience and anecdotal knowledge.

To facilitate the session, University has invited Professor Ashish Chandra from the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), Houston, Texas, USA;  and Professor William Stroube from University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana, USA.

IIHMR-U Invites TEDx Speaker Pradeep Kashyap for a Webinar Session on Rural Marketing

August 20, 2020: With the outbreak of global pandemic Coronavirus, India must redefine its priorities. It must now focus on diversifying the rural economy, improving healthcare and education and generating new job opportunities in villages. The age-old boundaries between city and rural areas have fallen as economic activities expand toward newer areas and new settlements with rurban economic groups becoming the new norm.

In addition to the multilateral organisations, since central and state governments are increasingly conducting feasibility/impact studies on rural development schemes, a large number of rural development and management professionals will be needed.

To discuss these upcoming opportunities for management students, IIHMR University recently invited Founder MART and TEDx Speaker Pradeep Kashyap, father of rural marketing in India to educate students on how rural resurgence will fuel India’s economic recovery, share opportunities for youngsters in rural India and much more.

Points discussed:

• Areas of opportunities for youngsters in rural India
• Is rural soon going to become the next urban?
• Myths associated with the rural market
• Role of women in rural India in coming times
• Are rural needs to be more glamorous for young Indian students who wish to have their career in rural India?

University Organises Webinar on ‘Heartful Leadership: Transforming Education and Supporting Sustainability’

June 21, 2020: Aiming to transform the higher education for a greater good that also emphasises on empathy, ethical intelligence, and emotional intelligence, IIHMR University organised a webinar on ‘Heartful Leadership: Transforming Education and Supporting Sustainability’. The University invited Founder & Guide of Heartfulness Institute Dr Kamlesh D Patel, the man behind this innovative idea of transforming the leaders by positive heartful interventions.

The discussion focused on below key points:

• What are the most important issues in higher education which need immediate attention?
• What are the required changes in approach (including philosophy, contents, and delivery methods) of higher education institutions (HEIs) under the current changing scenario?
• What are the main pillars of Heartful Leadership? How can Heartful Leadership be adopted and aligned in leading HEIs?
• What should be the role of HEIs in fostering sustainability through education, research, and training?
• How can Heartful Leadership drive the desired transformation in HEIs?

IIHMR-U to Organise a Webinar on Value-Based Healthcare in Medical Device Industry on June 12

June 11, 2020: In contrast to traditional models in the area of healthcare, when a patient receives treatment, Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) models consider care to be a long-term situation that rebounds on months of the first doctor's visit or years following the initial treatment delivery. This encourages providers to consider the long-term results and costs of a medical device or therapy.

Value-based medical care is now the most widely debated subject in the medical devices industry. Value-based care is a power play to avoid commodity trap. The Webinar will be thought-provoking for those aspirants who want to start thinking and want to know how they can contribute to building a value-based healthcare strategy.

To facilitate the webinar, the IIHMR University has invited Regional Product Manager-APAC at Fresenius Medical Care Asia-Pacific Sunil Choudhary to talk about the current trends in Medical industry and its future scope. Choudhary is an alumnus of Pharmaceutical Management at IIHMR University.

He has over seven years of rich experience in developing market plans and new product launches in Med-Tech Space.

The details of the webinar are below:

Date: June 12

Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm 

IIHMR University Organises Webinar on Impact of Covid-19 on Pharma and Upcoming Opportunities

June 8, 2020: Amid the pandemic scenario, the medical and pharma companies are the only ones taking a centre stage in the fight against novel Coronavirus. The companies in these sectors are looking at positive growth in the stock market and a new burst of innovation in the infectious disease landscape for the treatment for Covid-19. To discuss the opportunities coming ahead for Pharma, IIHMR University hosted a webinar inviting deans and professor of various programmes such as Dean and Associate professor Dr Saurabh, Assistant Dean and Associate Professor Dr Sandeep, Associate Professor Dr Ashok and Dr Arpita, and Assistant Professor Dr Rahul and Dr Abhishek. There were discussions around:

1. Effect of Covid-19 on Pharmaceutical Molecular Diagnostic Industry
2. Thinking differently in ‘new normal’ in Pharma Selling & Marketing
3. Covid-19: Impact on Pharma R&D and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management
4. Accelerating clinical trials for vaccine development
5. Pharmacoepidemiology measures during Covid-19
6. Emerging business trends in Pharma post-Covid-19

IIHMR to Organise Webinar on Caring for Women and Children: Post Covid Career Prospects and Professional Pathways

May 18, 2020: The sudden lockdown and total closure has introduced the economically weaker section of the society to adverse situations. Nearly 60 per cent of women worldwide are working in an unorganised industry with smaller wages and a high risk of poverty. The current lockdowns have increased household violence exponentially and left most women struggling to access services and support. In addition to the 386 million children who are still living in extreme poverty as per 2019 statistics, 40-60 million more children may experience extreme poverty due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year. Thus, all actions to the recovery and growth plans of Covid-19 need to be compatible with a healthy and equitable climate for all.

IIHMR University has invited prominent speakers who are directly dealing with these sections of the society to convey their problems. This includes:

1. Sudarshan Suchi, Secretary-General and National Director, SOS Children's Villages of India
2. Hitendra Singh, Programme Lead HRD & Social Development, Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS)
3. Ratna Verma, Assistant Professor, School of Development Studies, IIHMR University

The topics for discussion will be:

• What are the unique issues that should be kept as guiding indicators towards the holistic development of women and children post Covid-19?
• Do we need a transformed focus on women and children and an expanded sense of compassion and care for fellow human beings?
• What are the professional skills and values to be inculcated?
• Is MBA Rural Management valuable to participate in these sectors that offer satisfying career pathways?

IIHMR to Organise Webinar on ‘Effect of Covid-19 on Indian Economy-Policy and Programmatic Implications’

May 6, 2020: Amid the uncertain situation, a sharp downturn is expected in manufacturing and service industry. Planning and preparation for a sustainable future is the need of the hour. To discuss the same, IIHMR University is inviting a panel of industry and academic experts to attend the webinar on May 9, 2020 from 5-6:30 pm. The members include:

1. Narain Sinha, Professor, University of Botswana, Renowned Economist, Asian and African regions
2. Ujwal Thakar, Founder- Three Large Retail Banks, ex-CEO, Pratham India, Board Member- Educate India, Thinker & Mentor
3. Tamal Bandyopadhyay, Consulting Editor, Business Standard, Founder-Bandhan Bank & Live Mint
4. David Bishai, Professor, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
5. Hema Krishnamurthy, ACA- Practising Chartered Accountant, Consultant to MSMEs, Visiting Faculty - IIM Bangalore
6. P. R Sodani, Pro President, Dean IIHMR & Dean Training, IIHMR University
7. Monika Chaudhary, Faculty- Health Economics & Financing, IIHMR University, Jaipur

The discussion topics include:

• Sectoral implications of Covid–19
• Addressing the economic impact
• Addressing its impact on the social sector, concerning daily wage workers and poor and vulnerable sections of the society.
• Fiscal and monetary measures taken to handle economic crisis arising out of Covid-19 pandemics, what has been done, and what is required, the scenario of development banks.
• Brief discussion on the health bill and its impact on other health programmes
• Impact of Covid-19 on increasing income inequalities in India, with a reference to MSME sector

IIHMR Organises Webinar on Critical Role of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry in Combating COVID-19

April 18, 2020: Jaipur-based Health Management Research Institute, IIHMR University invited a panel of eminent speakers from the pharmaceutical industry across the globe. The expert panel included Dr Sudarshan Jain, Ex MD Abbott Pharma and Secretary-general of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA); Dr S D Gupta Chairman, IIHMR University; Dr Pankaj Gupta, President IIHMR University; Dr Gauri Chaudhary, Pharma Expert, Author of ‘the Perfect Pill’; Dinesh Agarwal, Finance Professional and Educator; Soumitra Das (Global HR Leader); Dr Saurabh Kumar, Dean SPM, IIHMR University. The topic of the webinar was ‘Indian Pharmaceutical Industry – The way Forward’.

All the experts talked about timely initiatives taken by Central and stage governments to fight against the current pandemic situation in the country. The daily production capacity of all the drugs is sufficient to meet the current demands of the nation only the production of hydroxychloroquine has been increased from 10-55 per cent.

The experts used facts to explain that India is not as hard hit as other nations of the world. Our mortality rate is 2.5 per cent whereas our recovery rate is 25 per cent. The need of the hour is to stay positive. They urged students who attended the webinar to do more projects on COVID-19 which will help in research and development.

Though the world economy may shrink in 2020, we must keep trying hard. Dead funds remaining with pharmaceutical firms need to be used for creating a strong Tech Ecosystem by opening up startups for innovations such as AI and blockchain.

The event was witnessed by 400 participants across the globe. It was an informative and interactive session. Students learned about the insights of the pharmaceutical industry and the capability of India to fight against such pandemic situations.

IIHMR Hosts Webinar to Create Awareness on COVID-19

March 23, 2020: Considering the current pandemic situation announced by World Health Organization (WHO), IIHMR University organised a webinar inviting Chairman IIHMR Dr S D Gupta, Dean-Research Dr Daya Mangal and fellow from Indian Public Association to create awareness among people about COVID-19. India has reported 415 positive cases and is currently on the second stage. Webinar witnessed active participation of over 470 people across the country. Following are the precautions that panel suggested:

• Maintain social distancing which helps to break all the channels of transmission
• Avoid unnecessary touching of nose, mouth or face
• Maintain cough etiquettes
• Keep elderly people in isolation as they are more prone to infection because of low immunity
• For the younger generation, it is important to pursue hobbies and keeping the home bright and lighted to avoid depression.

According to experts, coming six to eight weeks are crucial. If we follow the current practices of isolation, we will be able to overcome this situation.

IIHMR becomes the cleanest university of India

December 12, 2019: Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has declared IIHMR University, Jaipur Campus as India’s most cleanest higher educational institutions in the non-residential university category.

Secretary Department of Higher Education MHRD R Subrahmanyam presented the award to President IIHMR Dr Pankaj Gupta to which he said, “It’s the continuous duty of the institute to educate students and society to keep the environment and surroundings clean and environment-friendly”.

Being part of the Swachh-Bharat Mission of Government, the third Swachhata Ranking System was conducted by the MHRD. According to the reports from UGC and AICTE, IIHMR secured this position out of total of 48 colleges and institutions that actively participated in the competition.

University Hosts Alumni Meet in Delhi

November 11, 2019: IIHMR University held its alumni conference at the Indian Habitat Center in New Delhi. The conference was attended by as many as 100 alumni. The dignitaries, including Founder & CEO, Mainchain Research and Consulting Shikha Mehra; President, IIHMR U  Dr Pankaj Gupta; and Chairman, IIHMR U  Dr S D Gupta also launched a poster on Center for Excellence & Block Chain Technology.

The meeting aimed at reconnecting with the former students and to rekindle their memories, discuss organizational innovations and appreciate their contribution to their field of work. The former students were very families who got to learn more about the exciting life at University IIHMR, and were well placed in different fields of medicine, pharmacy, hospital management, and countryside management. The room was filled by Nostalgia, where students re-connected and interacted in person, particularly in the social media age in which personal touch took a backseat against the digital world.

It is to be noted that IIHMR U will soon be launching’ Centre for Excellence & Block Chain Technology’ along with Mainchain Research and Consulting.

The Launch event of Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship, CIIE

September 26, 2019: IIHMR U officially launched CIIE on September 26, 2019. The center aims at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship using a 360-degree approach to empower start ups. The launch event witnessed the presence the eminent personalities such as Chairman and Director for India of Commonwealth Infrastructure Partners (CIP) Dr Geoffrey Clements, Alumni, IIHMR & Director Apex Hospital Dr Sheenu Jhawara.

In a speech during the opening, president of IIHMR University Dr. Pankaj Gupta addressed the audience saying, "It is much easier to have the tenacity and zeal to execute an idea – even a first degree B – than to keep the idea of grade A and to have a bad execution."