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Annual Public Health PhD Workshop 2024

Annual Public Health PhD Workshop 2024

by | Jul 22, 2024 | Blog, Education, Events, Latest Updates, PhD, Uncategorized

About the workshop:
Ph.D. students in their journey are not only expected to equip themselves with the necessary skills and competency but also navigate through a demanding doctoral process. The lonely nature of the Ph.D. also prevents them from meeting their peers and interacting with them. Conferences,  symposiums are such platforms where Ph.D. scholars get an opportunity to meet each other and build a network. However, considering the dominance of technical sessions within such platforms, it becomes difficult to engage and network with like-minded people closely. Thus, the aim of this workshop is to provide a platform that facilitates interaction among Ph.D.  and aspiring Ph.D. students and stimulates learning from peers and experienced researchers.

This workshop is an amalgamation of technical sessions and informal conversations and would be conducted in a blended format with a week long online sessions (90 mins) and one in-person capacity building session in Bengaluru in September 2024. The workshop will use interactive methods and activities to open up conversations among students not only related to the research process but also on their experience of traversing through the Ph.D. terrain. This will be the second edition of the PhD workshop at the Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru.  

Online sessions: Aug 20-23, 2024

Topics and session plan 

Topic – Online sessions  Day  Time 
Welcome and introduction session  Aug 20, 2024 12 pm 
Project management, time management and work-life balance during PhD  Aug 20, 2024  2:30 – 4:00 pm 
Building a productive relationship with supervisors : Panel discussion  Aug 21, 2024 2:30 – 4:00 pm 
The art and science of writing grants  Aug 22, 2024 2:30 – 4:00 pm 
Research ethics : Data governance, Reflexivity and Positionality  Aug 23, 2024 12:00 – 1:30 pm 
Mental health during PhD :  Panel discussion  Aug 23, 2024  2:30 – 4:00 pm 

In person session :  (Sep 7, 2024) -This will be a skill building and networking session for early career researchers in Bengaluru. 

Who can apply?
PhD students and PhD aspirants based in India.  

The total number of participants: We would like to restrict the cohort to 30 participants for a fruitful engagement. The last date for registration is August 11, 2024. We will close applications once registrations reach 30 participants. 

How to apply for the workshop?
Please fill this google form to apply for the workshop: PhD Annual Workshop 2024 – Google Forms. The last date for registration is August 11, 2024.  

What is the fees for the workshop?
The fee for the workshop is Rs.3500/– including GST . The fee will cover costs for the resource persons for the online learning. For the in-person event, participants will have to bear their own travel costs. 

Account details are as follows : 
Name of Account holder: INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Bank Name: ICICI Bank Ltd
Bank Branch: Jayanagar 9th Block Branch
SB A/c No: 029901000639
IFSC Code: ICIC0000299

Scan this UPI QR code to make payment


For any queries, feel free to write to any of the following
Ketki Shah : ketki@iphindia.org
Anika Juneja : anika@iphindia.org

Realist Evaluation 2024

Realist Evaluation 2024

by | Jul 19, 2024 | Blog, Events, Latest Updates, Uncategorized

Twenty seven professionals across India participated in a three-day hybrid workshop on Realist Evaluation for Health Policy and Program Evaluation from 3rd to 5th July 2024.

The workshop was led by Prashanth N Srinivas, Director of Institute of Public Health (IPH) Bengaluru, and Dr. Pragati Hebbar, Assistant Director for Research with guest lectures by Bruno Marchal, Brynne Gilmore and Dr. Praveenkumar Aivalli. This workshop was supported by project Realist Evaluation Advancement Lab for Implementation Strategy Explanations (REALISE), DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance and the Centre for Training Research and Innovation in Tribal Health (CTRITH).

Day one began with Dr. Tanya Seshadri, Assistant Director for Education at IPH, inaugurated the workshop. The session included discussions on complexity, systems thinking, ontology, epistemology, and the application of realist and theory-driven methods across HPSR research questions. Concepts of policies, programs, and evaluation entry points were explored, followed by an interactive session by Dr. Marchal on refining Realist Evaluation (RE) research questions to further the participant’s understanding of the methodology.

On day two participants developed initial program theories and learnt the systematic steps of RE. The sessions featured topics like realist synthesis, case studies, and collaborative learning through the “Learning Together” activity. Participants, split into five groups, analyzed C-M-O configurations, middle-range theories. Another insightful session on day two was facilitated by Dr. Brynne Gilmore who focused on data analysis and synthesis in RE which was followed by the presentation of a case study in applying RE by Mr. Praveen Aivalli, PhD scholar at UCD Dublin (a part of the previous cohort of the same workshop).

Day three began with a session on Theory of Change. Participants applied their knowledge by developing a realist study plan and presenting it to facilitators. Later discussions focused on resources, support for RE practitioners, and quality standards in Realist Evaluation and Synthesis.. The workshop concluded with ideas for nurturing a community of practice and continued collaboration.

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EPHP 2024

EPHP 2024

by | Jun 28, 2024 | Blog, EPHP, Events, Latest Updates, post_slider

Date

5-7 September 2024

Venue

Indian Institute of Management Bengaluru, Karnataka

SUBMIT ABSTRACT

Last date: 7th-July-2024

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore), and the George Institute for Global Health with support from Health Systems Global are organising the fourth edition of “Bringing Evidence to Public Health Policy” (EPHP) from September 5th to 7th at IIM Bangalore, India.

EPHP (bringing Evidence into Public Health Policy) has served as a unique platform for promoting exchanges among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for better population health since 2010. Each EPHP aims to contribute to informed policy and action by focusing on concepts and initiatives that can make a significant difference to health through informed policymaking.

EPHP2024 aims to advance dialogue among researchers, policymakers, and decision-makers on “Health governance, policy and institutional frameworks for just and sustainable health systems”. This theme is derived from the eighth Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR2024) (to be held from November 18th to 22nd in Nagasaki, Japan) but will focus on regional and national lessons in order to enhance exchange and develop lessons for reform and research in India and beyond. 

Themes
EPHP2024 seeks to explore the symposium’s sub-themes, indicated below, with the addition of a theme mutually agreed upon by the Scientific Committee:

  1. Governance and institutional frameworks for complex health systems
  2. Governance to strengthen public health & address commercial and cultural determinants
  3. Stewardship of digital transformations including AI and big data
  4. Implementation Research: Innovations in method and translation

Each of the sub themes will be converted into a half-day session. Each session will feature a keynote talk by an Indian and international speaker highlighting the global and Indian scenario on a particular sub-theme followed by a panel discussion where policy makers, implementers, community representatives, academicians and change makers will offer some solutions to fill the current gaps. In addition to these plenaries, there will be space for researchers to present their research findings on various aspects of governance through oral presentations/ posters / art / photos etc. There will also be a skill building session on the 7th September for early career researchers.

Organisers
EPHP2024 is supported by a host of academic partners including the National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases (NIIR-NCD), the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp (ITM), the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru (IPH), and the George Institute for Global Health, India.

Support from Health Systems Global Board Membership and Secretariat is gratefully acknowledged.

Abstract submission is open till 7 July 2024!
Click here to learn more and submit an abstract.

Contact Us:
For more information and to register, please contact: ketki@iphindia.org

Realist Evaluation 2024

Realist Evaluation in Health Policy and Systems Research

by | Jun 13, 2024 | Events, Latest Updates

Date

3-5 July 2024

Fees

Offline – Rs.25,000 INR

Online – Rs.15,000 INR

Join us for an intensive 3-day workshop in Bengaluru on ‘Realist Evaluation’ organized by the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru (IPH).

About Realist Evaluation:

Realist Evaluation approach seeks to explain how and why complex interventions work (or don’t work) in particular contexts. This methodology is well suited to tackle evaluations of complex interventions and focuses on generative mechanisms in evaluating health policies and systems interventions. By focusing on the underlying mechanisms realist evaluation provides deep insights into the effectiveness of public health interventions, informing better policy decisions and practice.

Target Audience: (Restricted to participants from India only)

This workshop is designed for public health professionals, researchers, postgraduates, and PhD students with an interest in health policy and systems research and evaluation. Participants should have a basic understanding of public health concepts and research methodologies. Those currently exploring realist methods or applying them in their research are encouraged to participate to get hands-on experience of application of this methodology. 

International participants 

 Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the principles and practices of Realist Evaluation.
  • Develop skills to design and conduct realist evaluations in health policy and systems research.
  • Analyze and interpret data using a realist approach.
  • Enhance capacity to apply realist evaluation findings to improve health policy and practice.

 Workshop Curriculum:

  • Introduction to Realist Evaluation
  • Designing Realist Evaluations
  • Data Collection and Analysis Techniques
  • Case Studies and Practical Applications

Registration Fee:

Offline Participation: Rs. 25,000 which includes refreshments for 3 days and workshop material. 

Online Participation: Rs. 15,000

Limited partial waivers are available. 

 Logistics:

  • This is a hybrid workshop, with options for both in-person and virtual participation.
  • Detailed information on accommodation, transportation, and virtual access will be provided upon registration.
REGISTER NOW

Last date: 28th-June-2024

Contact Us:
For more information and to register, please contact: arushi@iphindia.org

IPH Bengaluru Annual Day Oration 2023

IPH Bengaluru Annual Day Oration 2023

by | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog, Events, IPH Annual Day oration series, Latest Updates

Date

01-September-2023

Time

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Venue

IPH Bengaluru Campus

We are thrilled to invite you to the ‘Annual Day 2023’ of the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru. This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate 18 years of dedication and excellence in the field of public health. We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our valued collaborators, committee members, adjunct faculty, honorary associates, ex-employees, well-wishers, and staff who have been an integral part of our journey.

The IPH Bengaluru Oration series is an event open to the public. Please feel free to share the information with others in your networks

About Orator

Pathogens, People & Planet

Pranay Lal

Pranay Lal

Pranay Lal is an Indian author: ‘Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent’ and ‘Invisible Empire: The Natural History of Viruses’ have gained prominent global recognition. A trained biochemist, he has worked in nonprofit sectors across public health, environment and climate change

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Realist evaluation in Health Policy & Systems Research 2022

Realist evaluation in Health Policy & Systems Research 2022

by | Sep 13, 2022 | Blog, Events, Latest Updates

Date

27-29 Sep 2022

Venue

IPH Bengaluru

Fees

Offline – Rs.21,000

Online – Rs.12,000

Inc GST
For International Participants – 350$

Facilitators:

Prashanth NS

Prashanth NS

Faculty and DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Intermediate Fellow, Institute of Public Health Bengaluru

Pragati Hebbar

Pragati Hebbar

Faculty and DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Early Career Fellow, Institute of Public Health Bengaluru

What is Realist evaluation?

Realist evaluation is an essential evaluation method to study programs and policies in health. The starting point of a realist evaluation is the fact that programs and policies work for some and not for others and hence the technique allows to explain how and why programs and policies work, especially in complex health system settings.

Topics covered in this Workshop :

Through this hands-on workshop, the concepts of theory-driven inquiry and particularly realist evaluation will be explained. The workshop will help participants understand and design a study based on realist evaluation using practical examples.Realist evaluation is an essential evaluation method that is ideal to study programmes
and policies in health.

  • HPSR conceptual foundations
  • Self-check on ontology and epistemology
  • Refine your research question, identify elements of complexity in question/setting
    and peer-review
  • Identify typology and possible HPSR methods that may be useful for the question
  • Paper discussion illustrating method-neutrality & diversity of tools
  • Group discussion on how to analyze data in RE.

  • Guest lectures by Prof. Bruno Marchal and Dr. Sara Van Belle Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp and Dr. Ferdinand Mukumbang University of Washington

Who can attend?

Are you thinking of using realist evaluation (RE) in your work? You have heard of realist evaluation but are unsure if it will work for you in your research or evaluation project? Or are you generally curious about health policy and programme evaluation and would like to learn about realist evaluation?
Then this 3 day workshop on realist evaluation is the most appropriate starting point for you to understand this approach.