v-INSPIRE Intern, FHTS
Nidhi S Pillai, as a student and young public health professional who is currently pursuing Master degree in Public Health, from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi. This has equipped me with a solid foundation in understanding the social determinants of health and community dynamics. I have worked as an intern at Asha Deep Foundation during my summer internship for one month. There I got an exposure to field visits, attended their NACG- Meetings , prepared monthly reports on their projects and designed and prepared their Annual Report 2021-22.During the internship, I conducted needs assessments of the community. I have developed a deep passion for this field throughout my academic journey. My master’s program in Public Health provided me with comprehensive knowledge of health behavior promotion and communication, social science perspective in public health, epidemiology, health policy, environmental health, public health nutrition, and Public Health management and so on.
Highest Education: BA - Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University
Date of Joining: July 21, 2023
Date Of Completion: October 21, 2023
1. To learn from the field and hands-on experience of the people working in public health according to the community's needs.
2. I want to build more connections with people in the same field, with colleagues, mentors and other professionals to learn from their experiences and gain insights into the areas. Try to make people understand about public health.
3. Want to learn and try to understand the unique health challenges of the community and contribute to evidence-based solutions that empower and support their well-being.
4. Learn to analyze health data- I want to understand it better and use it to find wants to improve healthcare for the people.
5. Want to learn to manage time and tasks and try to mingle with community to know and learn about the community's needs and how to help them with limited resources to implement impactful public health interventions.
As part of the v-INSPIRE program, I had the honor of finishing an offline internship with the Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Societies (FHTS) for three months. When I first began this internship, I was relatively new to the field of Public Health and faced several challenges due to my limited knowledge. However, this experience has been transformative for me, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow at FHTS.
Throughout my internship, I have had the pleasure of working closely with exceptional mentors and team members at FHTS. Their expertise and guidance played an important role in my understanding of the field. I was impressed by the dedication of the entire FHTS team, who were always willing to share their knowledge and support my learning journey.
At the beginning of my internship, I faced many challenges in assessing my eligibility. These challenges included the need to understand complex concepts quickly, adapt new strategies and collaborate effectively in a professional environment. I appreciate how hands-on experience this internship gave me, allowing me to be creative which helped me to apply the knowledge I gained in my academic studies. This practical exposure helped me gain important skills and insights that I believe will be a strong foundation for my future in public health.
My time at FHTS has been an invaluable experience, gaining not only knowledge but also a deep passion for the work I do. I sincerely thank the FHTS team for their guidance and support throughout this internship. I am eager to take the lessons learned here into my future endeavors and continue to do my best in public health.