IIHMR University to confer degrees in 7th convocation

Jaipur: IIHMR University, a specialized postgraduate research University shall be conferring to 260 Masters’ and 07 Doctoral degrees during 7th University Convocation, scheduled to be held online on 30th July. Due to COVID-19, the university is organizing second consecutive Convocation in Virtual Mode. Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch, President (JIPMER, Puducherry and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai) will deliver the Convocation Address as Chief Guest. Renowned public health expert Prof. (Dr.) S.D. Gupta, Chairperson IIHMR University will preside over the Convocation ceremony. Noted healthcare entrepreneur Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group and Mr. Prem Sharma, Founder of CEO of US based healthcare start-up Day to Day Health will address the Convocation as Guest of Honour.   
 
Talking about the details of event, Dr. PR Sodani, President, IIHMR University said, “I am happy to share that despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, our students performed very well on all required learning outcomes of the programmes. With the help of our strong and dedicated faculty team we could manage smooth teaching-learning, industry internship as well as placements for our graduating students while most of the activities conducted online.” Dr. Sodani added that this year 176 students will be graduating with Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees in Hospital and Health Management, 56 in Pharmaceuticals Management and 26 in Rural Development. Most of these students have already been placed in different organizations through campus placement. 

Dr. SD Gupta, Chairman, IIHMR University said, “The unique research-focused culture of IIHMR University provides our students an opportunity to develop the skills and attitude required for effective functioning of organizations in their chosen sector. We believe that in today’s globalized world, organizations need leaders who can provide solutions to emerging challenges with dedication and service-mindset. Our more than 36 years of institutional learning helps us in continuously innovating the teaching-learning in healthcare management and development management. We work on a framework of autonomy where our world-class faculty allows the student to explore his or her talent and skills in a manner that they contribute to society.”