Currently at IPH there are three PhD fellows. Regular PhD seminars are held every month to discuss the various aspects of research like study design, research methodology and provide with critical feedback to PhD students. This is open for all IPH staff and as well interested academicians from outside
First PhD seminar was held on December 17th. Following were the speakers and the topics:
Session-1
Presenter: Dr. Vijayashree.H.Y, Faculty and PhD fellow, IPH
Topic: PhD Protocol
Dr. Vijayshree’s study focuses on understanding mechanisms to optimize the involvement of qualified private medical practitioners in Tuberculosis care and control in India. She will be doing an in depth analysis of the existing Public Private Mix(PPMs) schemes of Directly Observed Treatment Short course strategy and understand ‘how’ and ‘why’ certain PPMs work or fail. Her field work is in Tumkur district.
Time: 20 Minutes presentation followed by 45 minutes discussion
Presenter: Dr. Upendra Bhojani, Faculty and PhD fellow, IPH
Topic: Primary results form the study “Narratives of diabetes patients’
Dr. Upendra Bhojani’s PhD focuses on studying how the role of local health systems can be strengthened to improve quality of care for people living with chronic diseases. His work especially focuses on the role of primary healthcare providers. His fieldwork is in KG Halli, Bangalore.
Time: 20 Minutes presentation followed by 45 minutes discussion
2nd PhD seminar is scheduled on January -18th . Following are the topics and speakers :
Session-1
Presenter: Dr. Prashanth.N.S, Faculty and PhD fellow, IPH
Topic: Using a programme theory approach to conduct realist evaluation of complex interventions
In this presentation, PNS will explain the process through which a realist evaluation could be conducted on complex interventions through the building and refining of programme theories of these interventions.
Time: 30 Minutes presentation followed by 45 minutes discussion
To download the presentation- Click here (Using programme theory)
Session-2
Presenter: Dr.Giridhar Babu, PHFI, Associate Professor.
Topic: General Health Profile and Hypertension among Professionals in the Information Technology Sector in Bengaluru,
Time: 30 Minutes presentation followed by 45 minutes discussion
