IIM Raipur celebrates the first graduating class of 41 students from the Post-Graduate Certified Digital Health Professional (CDHP)

Bengaluru, July 22, 2024: Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM-Raipur), a top-ranked business school, celebrated the Graduation Ceremony for the first Post-Graduate Certified Digital Health Professional (CDHP), co-offered with the Academy of Digital Health Sciences (ADHS). The chief guest for the ceremony was Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, Drugs Controller General (India). The course was jointly founded by IIM Raipur& ADHS. Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, welcomed all the graduating students. Dr Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Founder, ADHS, graced the passing out students & faculty.
 
In partnership with the ADHS, IIM Raipur has established the Centre for Health, Innovation, Policy & Digital Health. This initiative aims to position India as a leader in Digital Health through capacity building, innovation, and policy development. A total of 41 students have graduated on July 20, 2024, of which 12 are female and 29 are male. Dr Ashish Kumar Gupta, received Directors Certificate for highest score. These students have diverse professional backgrounds in the healthcare arena, including senior doctors, surgeons, dentists, physiotherapists, nurses, senior professionals from the pharmaceutical, med-tech, and digital health domains, as well as government officials and senior academicians, with an average work experience of 20 years.
 
The program incorporates a global perspective by collaborating with world-renowned leaders and practitioners in digital health and providing a comprehensive overview and insights on digital health from across the globe. Live interactions with the world’s top leaders ensure that the learners are not only equipped with the right knowledge but also inspired to lead on the global stage. The online delivery format allows professionals worldwide to participate, fostering a diverse learning environment. The course chair is the world’s foremost authority in digital health.

Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, Drugs Controller General (India) emphasized on the need of being sensitive to the requirements of Rural Bharat. It is time for the amalgamation of digital technologies and Medical Science to benefit every segment of society. Let's dedicate ourselves to the service of the nation.

Dr. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, said, “The program aims to equip working professionals with the knowledge and skills needed in digital health. Our vision is to create the world's best leaders who will lead the digital transformation of healthcare not just in India but across the world. We wish to remain the world's best program in digital health and create global leaders in digital health. The leaders trained in this program will shape the future of healthcare, equipped with digital tools, working with consulting companies, pharmaceutical companies, med-tech companies and hospitals. It is expected of the students to develop innovative products, projects and programs that will ensure healthcare is transparent, accountable and affordable.”

Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, founder of ADHS, said, “India creates the first batch of Digital Health leaders who have the potential to lead the digital transformation of healthcare, and this is done by the Academy of Digital Health Sciences in collaboration with IIM Raipur through a unique course offered globally online- the Post Graduate Certificate Program in Digital Health. This program creates the first batch of Certified Digital Health Professionals (R)”

The program incorporates a global perspective by collaborating with world-renowned leaders and practitioners in digital health and providing a comprehensive overview and insights on digital health from across the globe. Live interactions with the world’s top leaders ensure that the learners are not only equipped with the right knowledge but also inspired to lead on the global stage. The online delivery format allows professionals worldwide to participate, fostering a diverse learning environment. The course chair is the world’s foremost authority in digital health.

The Program Directors, Dr. Sanjeev Prashar, Dr. JIghyasu Gaur, Dr Sandeep S, and Mevish Vaishnav Congratulated all the graduating students.