Experiential Learning Program

v-INSPIRE Integrated Internship and Dissertation Program (v-INSPIRE-I-D)

Key Information

  • PROGRAM OFFERING DATE: Year-Round Enrollment

  • DURATION AND MODE:  3 - 6 Months (In-person, Virtual and Hybrid)

  • PROGRAM FEE: ₹3,000

  • TIME COMMITMENT:

Program Overview

v-INSPIRE is a Virtual Interactive Novel Support Program for Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship that aims to address the population health challenges of the 21st century by enhancing the academic and non-academic skills of interns using an Innovative and participatory experiential learning experience. The synergistic impact of integrating innovation and experiential learning can improve the critical thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial mindsets in the context of healthcare, research, and innovation.

v-INSPIRE Public Health is a Virtual Interactive Novel Support Program for Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship that aims to address the population health challenges of the 21st century by enhancing the academic and non-academic skills of interns using an Innovative and participatory experiential learning experience. The synergistic impact of integrating innovation and experiential learning can improve the critical thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial mindsets in the context of healthcare, research, and innovation.

v-INSPIRE-Internship and Dissertation (v-INSPIRE-I-D) program comprises program comprises two distinct but complementary components: Internship and Dissertation which are detailed below:

  • Internship provides hands-on experience, allowing interns to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications to combat contemporary challenges. Interns will cover various topics, including Health System Mapping, From Data to Decisions: Systems Mapping for Evidence-Based Policy, and Public Health Engagement: Translating Knowledge into Action. These modules will help interns to understand the structure, functions, and interconnections within healthcare systems to identify gaps and areas for improvement. Moreover, interns will be empowered to leverage data-driven insights to inform policy decisions and optimize healthcare interventions.
  • Dissertation, lays the emphasis on structured research, which enables interns to conduct in-depth analysis, draw evidence-based data, and contribute to the knowledge base in their respective domains under our mentorship and guidance. Interns will be actively engaged in their dissertation work throughout the entire duration of the program, ensuring continuous research progress alongside their internship experience.

The core objective is to provide mentorship and guidance to conduct high-quality dissertation work.

Based on the principles of Bloom’s Taxonomy, learning outcomes of the program include:

  1. Identify and define the structure and different components of the Public Health System.
  2. Get acquainted with the critical role played by the public health system in addressing public health challenges.
  3. Utilize data collection techniques to understand and assess the current status of public health intervention.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to participate in community-based initiatives to promote health.
  5. To develop a commitment to ethical decision-making, working within a team, and understanding community-centered approaches on complex public health challenges.
  6. Implement a community-based health intervention demonstrating leadership, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving to improve public health outcomes.
  7. Analyze the public health strategies and adopt an evidence-based approach to assess the public health intervention and propose policy recommendations.
  8. Effectively communicate public health-related information to foster community awareness and engagement.

The program is available in virtual, in-person, and hybrid mode. The program is offered for a minimum 3 months and maximum for 6 months, allowing interns to select the duration based on commitment permitted by their parent/primary institute while aligning with their learning objectives and career goals.

  • One-on-One mentorship to conduct high-quality dissertation work.
  • Fortnightly interaction on the discussion forum (COPHI- Community of Population Health Informatics)
  • Opportunity to participate in community outreach initiatives implementing public health/digital interventions
  • Participation in Career and Mentorship Program (CAMP)
  • Enhancement of Professionalism, Leadership, Technical and Interpersonal skills
  • Opportunity to engage in hackathon/ and other innovative initiatives
  • Guidance to publish in peer-reviewed journals
  • Opportunity to participate at National and International conferences

This is a flexible, self-paced program (including both Asynchronous and synchronous learning), with interactive teaching through a series of hands-on activities, real-world engagement. short lectures, case studies, reading material, and discussions. In addition, the program will utilize problem-based learning approaches, rubrics, self-reflection approaches, and summative assessments to evaluate skills, knowledge, and competencies of interns. Additionally, the program offers a platform for interns to voice their opinions on the Discussion Forum (COPHI).

  • Gain an understanding of the public health system and its critical role in bolstering the public health structure and improving public health outcomes.
  • Develop expertise in data extraction, analysis and storytelling which are essential for health, research, and practice.
  • Exhibit the ability to conduct an independent dissertation by applying suitable research methodology and drawing evidence-based information under the guidance.
  • Actively engage in community-based health initiatives and make a significant contribution to social impact.
  • Benefit from career development opportunities wherein mentorship and professional guidance will help shape career pathways in public health and related fields.
  • Capacitating learners to develop practical skills and insights in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship.

Topic for Dissertation: 

  • Supporting Resilience through Interventions: A Review of Approaches and Strategies for Chronic Diseases
  • A study on social media addiction among the youth of urban slums
  • Long term effects of Covid-19: A Scoping Review
  • Perceived benefits of SMS and WhatsApp delivered education intervention to enhance Nutrition knowledge
  • Market Analysis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-2022
  • Design and develop interactive maternal and child health tool kit for improving Maternal and child health indicators in Chennai
  • Assessment of Socio-Demographic and Nutritional Status, Acceptance, Evaluation and Adherence of SMS-Based Counseling on Non-Communicable Diseases among Delhi residents.
  • Perceptions related to Virtual health and Nutrition Consultation – Opportunities and challenges
  • Design, develop an interactive Geriatric health tool kit for improving health related quality of life
  • Concerns and worries of pregnant women during COVID-19
  • Sources of health information to address misinformation regarding COVID-19
  • Concerns and wellbeing for pregnant women seeking Antenatal care during COVID-19 Lockdown in India
  • Impact of COVID-19 on child health
  • How How Social media usage has evolved during COVID-19
  • Change in dietary practices during COVID-19
  • Association between COVID-19 vaccine distribution trends, COVID-19 disease burden, and testing across Indian states and UTs
  • A study on social media addiction among urban slum
  • Evaluating The Mental Health Applications on Google Play Store
  • Evaluation Of Mental Health Application on Google Play Store
  • Evaluating The Mental Health Apps in Google Play Store
  • Social Networking Addiction among males and females in urban slum
  • Education and Economic participation of women in urban slums of Delhi
  • Status of Anganwadis in Delhi
  • Addiction of Social networking sites in urban slums