Final Brochure SHSS 2014-16 Web

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BROCHURE 2014-16
PLACEMENT PHASE 1 DECEMBER 12-20, 2015
PLACEMENT PHASE 2 FEBRUARY 6-15, 2016
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
FROM THE DEAN’S DESK
VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
ABOUT SHSS
INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE
COLLABORATIONS
SCHOOL FACULTY
VISITING FACULTY
ALUMNI SPEAKS
NOTABLE ALUMNI
PAST RECRUITERS
MHA HEAMHA HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
MHA HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
MPH SOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
MPH HEALTH POLICY, ECONOMICS AND
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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS STUDIES 2014-2016 TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936 with the vision of social
service and bringing about social change. Over the years, TISS has emerged as a leader in
teaching, research, training, field action and policy advocacy in the fields of social work,
development and social, health and management sciences.
The School of Health Systems Studies (SHSS) of TISS conducts four Master’s programmes:
(i)(i) Health Administration, (ii) Hospital administrations, (iii) Public Health in Social Epidemiology
and (iv) Public Health in Health Policy, Economics and Finance. Admission to all the Master’s
programmes is based on merit through an All-India Entrance Test and selection process.
TheThe students undergo two years of education and skill building based on a curriculum that
integrates theory with internships in each semester in different health and hospital settings.
In addition, students also undergo block placements prior to graduation and complete a
dissertation of publishable quality. A number of organisations in the healthcare systems and
large hospitals from the public and private sector provide field training and internship support
to create competent and committed health systems management professionals.
TheThe valuable framework of the SHSS- social ethos and commitment to make healthcare
available and accessible for all- provides strong foundation for creating responsible and
committed graduates for the Health Sector. Our programmes prepare students for
managerial and leadership roles in their respective fields and also train them to carry out
policy research on diverse health issues.
AlumniAlumni of SHSS are making meaningful contribution to the Health Sector in all parts of the
country and abroad. I feel proud to present the 2014-16 batch of talented, socially
conscientious and committed students who will graduate in May 2016.
I invite you to engage our graduates to enhance the quality and productivity of healthcare
systems and its management. I am confident that they will make a meaningful and productive
contribution to your organisation and society.
S. Parasuraman
DiDirector, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
M E S S A G E F R O M T H E D I R EC TO R
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FROM THE DEAN’S DESK FROM THE DEAN’S DESK
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is nationally and internationally renowned as an Institute of
Excellence in Social Sciences, that aims at the creation of socially sensitive, competent, creative
and innovative high quality professionals. The School of Social Sciences is one of the most
accomplished departments within, and it generates professionals with a set of skills that are
unique and indispensable to the management of modern hospitals and health systems. This
school was a pioneer in the starting up of hospital and health administration courses almost three
decades back- when almost no other university offered this course. Again in the last decade TISS
pioneepioneered the starting up of programmes specifically designed for generating professionals to
play a leadership role in public health.
Today the institute has two doctoral programmes and 4 postgraduate degree programmes in
public health and health systems management. This introduction is for the placement
programmes of the postgraduate degree programmes- our Masters in Health Administration, in
Hospital Administration, in Public Health (policy and management) and in Public Health (Social
Epidemiology). Together they account for an output of about 130 students every year.
Students from all of these courses have risen to perform leading roles in sectors of their choosing.
Our alumni have brought laurels to themselves; to TISS and to the organizations they serve. And
the reason for this lies both in the very careful selection process that allows them into the courses
here, the innovative curriculum here and its transaction by dedicated teachers – all of which equip
them to not only be effective managers, but also leaders and change managers.
TheThere is considerable overlap between the programmes- so that all students are well trained in
the basic of social sciences, in research methodology, in health economics and health care
financing and in the organization of health services. Beyond this each Masters program builds
higher-order skill-sets and orientation in specific areas. The Masters in Health Administration
(MHA) course has an emphasis on planning and implementing healthcare programmes in
government and non-government sectors. The Masters of Hospital Administration (MHoA)
ensures that graduates are familiar with the intricacies of management of the various clinical,
supportivesupportive and administrative challenges of the modern hospital in Government,
Non-Government- for profit and not-for-profit sectors.
The Masters in Public Health – Health Policy, Economics and Finance (MPH-HP) emphasizes the
skills of articulating policy and providing evidence to support policy makers and planners,
whereas, The Masters in Public Health – Social Epidemiology (MPH-SE) specializes in skills
related to understanding disease burdens, their determinants and the way forward in addressing
these challenges. In recent years, courses on new and emerging disciplines like health insurance,
management information systems and technology assessments have found increasing space in
the curriculum of all the programs.
OneOne reason why graduates of the School of Health Systems Studies are so effective is because
their training programmes involves placement in real life situations with an active mentoring
support, in the form of internships, blocks placements and field practicums. Over their two-year
course, Hospital Management students spend a total of 24 weeks working in hospitals of different
sizes and ownership, while Health Administration students spend the same amount of time in
different field situations as part of government and non-government managed health
programmes. Public Health students specializing in social epidemiology spend 20 weeks on the
fieldfield and those specializing in health policy and financing spend 22 weeks, including a full
semester where they assist health authorities by designing a policy brief that addresses an
identified policy or implementation challenge. All students also submit a research dissertation as
part of their course work.
It is not only the formal syllabus that matters. It is also the soft skills- the team building, the
sensitization to social causes, the communication skills and the confidence building, support and
encouragement that they receive that makes them what they are.
I have no hesitation in stating that these students would make a positive impact on the
organizations that are able to attract them into their fold and the objectives for which these
organizations work, wherever they get the opportunity to join.
Prof T Sundararaman,
Dean, School of Health System Studies
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V I S I O N
To be an institution of excellence in higher education, that continually responds to the changing
social realities through the development & application of knowledge towards creating a people
centered and ecologically sustainable society that promotes and protects dignity, equality, social
justice and human rights for all, with special emphasis on marginalised and vulnerable groups.
InIn pursuance of its vision and guiding principles, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences organizes
teaching programmes to facilitate the development of competent and committed professionals
for practice, research & teaching; undertakes research; develops and disseminates knowledge;
& reaches out to the larger community through extension, at the local, regional, national &
international levels.
C O R E VA L U E S
Deriving from the vision, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences is guided by the following values
●●Appreciation of and respect for freedom of expression and cultural ideological and intellectual
diversity
●Equal opportunities for all and non-discrimination on grounds of caste, class, gender, sexual
preferences, religion, and disability
●Accountability and transparency in all work matters
●Decision-making in management and organizational processes, which is collective,
participatory and non - hierarchical
●●Pedagogy which is participatory and experiential, fostering dialogue, mutual learning and
critical reflection
●Emphasis on rigor, creativity & innovation in academic activities
●Recognition of the synergy resulting from teamwork, including multi-disciplinary perspectives
& trans-disciplinary collaborations
●Development of inter-linkages across teaching, research & extension
●Fostering of a spirit of self-reflection and critical appreciation
M I S S I O N
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RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
●TISS has established collaborative research and student exchange programmes with over 25
universities and consortiums in Africa, Asia, the United States and Europe
●TISS, SHSS is a part of the Health Inc. (Financing healthcare for inclusion) research project,
which is funded by a 2.8 million grant from the European Commission's 7th Framework
Programme. It is a collaborative research project between eminent institutes which includes the
London School of Economics and Political Sciences, UK, The Institute of Tropical Medicine,
Belgium etc.
●●TISS has become the first institution in the country to be awarded the Obama - Singh 21st
century Knowledge Initiative (OSKI) grant of $ 250,000 by the US government. TISS also won
the inaugural round of the Obama-Singh 21st Century award for research on leadership
development in higher education
●Volunteers from TISS were roped in by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in its drive
against Dengue in Mumbai city to inform and educate people about the disease
●●'ApniShala', an organization founded by alumni of TISS, won the inaugural Edupreneur Quest
Competition (2013). ApniShala works with schools to build life skills in children through
storytelling. Edupreneur Quest is India's first business plan competition for entrepreneurs
designing solutions to improve access to quality education among marginalized communities
●TISS was awarded a 5-star rating by NAAC in 2002. In 2009, the NAAC re-accredited TISS
and placed it in Grade 'A' with a score of 3.88 out of 4 - the second highest amongst all
universities accredited by NAAC until now
●●The Special Cell for Women and Children, a Field Action Project of TISS, completed 25 years
of work in 2009 on 'Violence Against Women' as a programme/service located in the police
system. At present, 7 States have established Special Cells and efforts are on to establish the
special Cells in the remaining States and Union Territories of the country
●TISS has initiated a project focused on transforming the M-East Ward of Mumbai into a
model of inclusive urban development. Thematic focus is on education, health, skills
development and employability enhancement
●●TISS is the principal recipient of the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in a
countrywide project for capacity-building of higher institutions of learning in HIV/AIDS
Counselling. Named 'Saksham' the project is conducting Masters training programmes and
helps to build infrastructure to develop the capacities of 40 academic institutions all over the
country, which, in turn, will provide supportive supervision and training to 12,000 counsellors
working in the national HIV/AIDS counselling programme. The Global Fund has awarded
Saksham an A-1 rating
●●TISS is recognized by the World Health Organization as a collaborating Centre for Health,
Policy Research & Training. The UNAIDS Centre for Behavioral Research on HIV/AIDS is also
located at TISS
●Along with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD),
Kathmandu, TISS established the Himalayan Universities Consortium of 25 universities from
the sub-continent
●●TISS has become a partner in a Consortium of 12 European Universities and 8 Indian
Universities. This Consortium is led by Lund University, Sweden, and has received a grant of
9.6 million Euros for academic exchange under the Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation
Window India Lot 15. Under the Grant, TISS faculty members and students will receive
fellowships for teaching and research work in various universities across Europe, and TISS will
receive scholars and students from European Universities
●●TISS continues to be involved in critical research in diverse areas such as education and
literacy, family and children, women's issues, HIV/AIDS, rural and urban development issues,
displacement, youth and human development, and the rights of Dalits, indigenous people
minorities and other marginalized groups.
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....ontinuing with its tradition of having a futuristic approach towards development, Tata Institute
.......of Social Sciences became the pioneering institute to introduce the Certificate in Hospital
Administration, as early as 1980, which was upgraded to a Diploma in 1986. In 1989, the institute
established the Department of Health Systems Studies with the assistance of the Ford
Foundation. In the year 1993, the department added a new feather in its cap by starting the Master
in Health and Hospital Administration Programme. In its 70th year, TISS restructured all the
courses to make them more suited to meet the existing demands and challenges of the healthcare
sectosector. Post restructuring in the year 2006, the Department of Health Systems Studies was
renamed as 'The School of Health Systems Studies'. In the year 2008, School of Health Systems
Studies started the Master of Public Health with a focus on Social Epidemiology as its unique
feature followed by introduction of Masters of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy, Economics
and Finance in the year 2010. SHSS has been running an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in
Hospital Management (EPGDHA) exclusively for working executives in hospitals and also Diploma
in Health Administration (DHA) and Diploma in Public Health Practice (DPHP) for those who are
workingworking in public areas which shows that the Institute's ethos of continuously being at the
forefront of innovation in healthcare education.
Today the School has four centres:
Centre for Health and Social Sciences
Centre for Health Policy, Planning and Management
Centre for Public Health
Centre for Hospital Management
The School conducts 4 Master's Degree courses – Master of Hospital Administration, Master of
Health Administration, Master of Public Health (Social Epidemiology), Master of Public Health
(Health Policy, Economics and Finance).
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
TheThe Master of Health Administration programme prepares students to take on managerial
positions in the national health programmes, the NGO sector and community-based health
programmes by building capacities in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating those
programmes. It also orients the students to macro issues relevant to health policy and
programming in the country. Students of this programme are offered managerial positions in
national and international health care organizations and projects. They are also groomed to be
efficient professionals having adequate knowledge and practical exposure in fields such as CSR,
insurance, consulting and healthcainsurance, consulting and healthcare IT.
ABOUT
SHSS
c MASTER OF HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
TheThe essence of Masters' degree in Hospital Administration lies in its specificity of the content and
the extent of its applicability to a wide range of sectors within the healthcare domain. The course
has nearly 30 relevant subjects coupled with rigorous internships which refines students to take
leadership positions in Hospitals and allied healthcare organizations. The job profiles range from
project planning and implementation, Operations Management, Quality Management, Human
Resources Management, Costing and Financial Management, Business Development in the allied
sectors of Health IT, Insurance in general and the Hospital sector in particular. The students, after
graduation,graduation, carry a mature understanding of the intricacies of the macro as well as micro aspects
of the healthcare field.
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN SOCIAL
EPIDEMIOLOGY
This MPH programme has a focus on Social Epidemiology and is designed to orient the students
towards the conceptual understanding of public health issues and impart research skills required
for developing much needed evidence based planning at the population level. Thus, the students
will be capable of undertaking meaningful research for supporting public health policy and
planning for the effective implementation of public health programmes which enables the students
to take technical and leadership positions in government and non-government public health
programmes, CSR activities, healthcare technology, finance and insurance and a plethora of other
fields whichfields which require rigorous research and effective action.
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN HEALTH
POLICY, ECONOMICS & FINANCE
This MPH programme focuses on creating high quality professionals with expertise in health
policy and a strong foundation in health economics and financial analysis. An in-depth
understanding of the dynamics of the pharmaceutical and health insurance markets and a
comprehensive knowledge of global health systems gives these professionals an edge in areas
such as policy analysis, review, and design required for all health programs and projects. This
one-of-its-kind master's program trains Public Health professionals to become experts in
analytical research especially global policy evaluation with an emphasis on economic analysis.
ThisThis enables them to take up consulting, advocacy and advisory roles in public sector bodies,
global non-profit organizations, policy consultancies, bilateral and multilateral aid agencies, health
financing institutions, health policy research organizations, and the pharmaceutical sector.
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INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE
The School of Health Systems Studies is spread over the two Mumbai campuses of Tata Institute
of Social Sciences - The main campus and the Malti & Jal AD Naoroji Campus Annexe. Both the
Campuses are located in Deonar in the North-east section of Greater Mumbai. The Main Campus
is situated opposite Deonar bus depot on VN Purav Marg and is spread over an area of
approximately 10 acres. The School of Health Systems Studies has a resource centre available only
to SHSS faculty and students, known as the Documentation Cell which boasts of almost every title
written in the field of Health & Hospital Management and Public Health. The other structures
ensconced in the main campus includeensconced in the main campus include
THE SIR DORABJI TATA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
TheThe Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library has in stock about 1,03,000 volumes. The selection of the
material is geared to meet the needs of postgraduate students and M Phil/PhD scholars. It
subscribes to over 200 scholarly journals and has over 1,600 audio-visual materials. The library
maintains newspaper clippings on current topics and prepares bibliographies on different subjects.
It is fully computerized and has a computer reading facility for the visually impaired. Users can
access the library database using an Online Public Access Catalogue. The Library brings out a
quarterly ‘Selective Dissemination of Information and Current Awareness’ Bulletin. The UGC -
INFLIBNET hasINFLIBNET has recognized it as a Document Delivery Centre.
CONVENTION CENTRE
TheThe Naoroji campus annexe is next to the BARC Hospital Gate on Deonar Farm road. It boasts of
state of the art classrooms in its two academic buildings. The classes for junior batches of MHA and
MPH courses are held here. The highlight of the campus is the ultra-modern, high tech acoustic
wonder called the Convention Centre. It is a 500-seater auditorium, which hosts most of the events
and meets of SHSS, including the signature annual fest- Clairvoyance. The most cherished feature
of both the campuses is their natural picturesque beauty. The greenery on the campus is not in the
form of carefully cultivated and manicured gardens but a stroll through the campus is more like a
walk in the woods, with each twalk in the woods, with each tree and shrub growing and proliferating on its own, albeit not wildly.
HEALTH CENTRE
It provides medical consultation services by two medical officers who visit the Institute on alternate
days from 4.30 pm to 6. 30 pm from Monday to Saturday. Trained professional counselors help the
students in their day to day concerns. The MK Tata Memorial Gymkhana Recreation Centre
provides facilities such as yoga, table tennis, carom and badminton.
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COLLABORATIONS
TISS, over the years, has built bridges with many universities across the world. We have signed
MoUs and have developed linkages with some prestigious international institutions and
universities.
The key areas of international collaborations include
●Collaborative Research
●Student (Study Abroad Programme - SAP) and Faculty Exchange Programmes
●●Study in India Programme (SIP)
The collaborations are with the following organizations:
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
TISSTISS School of Health Systems Studies is a WHO collaborating center for Health Policy
Research and Training. Collaborating Center appointment by WHO indicates that an
organization contributes to WHO's public health mission by providing specialized knowledge,
expertise & support in the health field to WHO & its member nations. The 'Terms of Reference'
which defines the role and responsibilities of the School of Health Systems Studies, TISS as a
collaborating centre are:
1.1. To undertake research to understand the dynamics of utilization of research in health policy
formulation & implementation. (Research on health research utilization)
2. To develop capacity of health researchers to undertake research relevant for health policy &
translate research findings into policy briefs for the benefit of policy makers. (Support doctoral
research)
3.3. To undertake social science research to generate information to bridge gap between social
reality & health policy formulation & implementation. (Studying social determinants of health
seeking behavior)
4. To synthesize and document health policy relevant materials for the benefit of researchers,
policy makers, administrators, research scholars & students. (Research and documenting)
health sector reform, initiatives and innovations)
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
School of Health Systems Studies enteSchool of Health Systems Studies entered into an academic and research collaboration with
London School of Economics in 2007. Under academic partnership, a new program, MPH in
Health policy, Economic and Finance, in line with the M.Sc, International health policy offered
by LSE was launched in 2010. This programme focuses on the economics and finance of
health care provisions and the nature of policy changes needed to make healthcare accessi-
ble. The collaborative research aims to address priority areas around health policy in India.
Areas of scientific focus include:
●Pharmaceuticals and Access to Medicines
●HIV Prevention for Women and Children in India
●Health Systems
●Urban Health
●Health Financing
ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACADEMIC COOPERATION
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship partners the School of Health Systems Studies under the aegisErasmus Mundus Scholarship partners the School of Health Systems Studies under the aegis
of Tata Institute of Social Sciences with 12 European universities
OTHER INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
INCLUDE
●Karolinska Institute, Sweden
●Minnesota State University, USA
●Swiss TPH, Switzerland
●●Texas A&M University, USA
●Lund University, Sweden
●Albert - Ludwigs – University of Freiburg, Germany
●Freie University, Berlin, Germany
●International Institute for Geo - information Science and Earth Observation, The Netherlands
●Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
●Politecnico Di Milano, Italy
●●University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
●University of Deusto, Spain
●University of Leuven, Belgium
●University Pierre and Marie Curie, France
●Vilnius University, Lithuania
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SCHOOL FACULTY VISITING FACULTY
● Dr PM Bhujang, LLM, DHA, Medical Director, Reliance HN Hospital, Mumbai
● Dr Sunil J Bandekar, MBBS, MBA, LLB, Medical Superintendent, Breach Candy Hospital
Trust, Mumbai
● Dr SA Kelkar, PhD, Adjunct Professor, IIT Bombay
● Dr R Gopal, MBA, ICWAI, PhD, Director, Department of Business Management,
Padmashree Dr DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai
●● Mr Ashok Thapar, DMM, MBA, Marketing Consultant
● Prof Ashok Bhatkande, MD
● Dr Avinash Supe, MS, DHA, Dean, KEM Hospital, Mumbai
● Dr Vivek Desai, DHA, DBM, DFM, M Phil, Managing Director, Hosmac India Pvt Ltd,
Mumbai
●● Dr N Roy, MS, MPH, Head, Dept. of Surgery, BARC Hospital
● Dr Pednekar, MSc, PhD, Deputy Director for Health, Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health
● Dr Doke, MD, DNB, PhD, FIPHA, President, Indian Public Health Association, Maharashtra
Branch
● Dr Amar Jesani, MBBS, Honorary Trustee, Anusandhan Trust
● Dr Hitakshi Sehgal, MPH, International Coordinator, University of Minnesota
● Dr Kishore Chavan, MD (PSM), DNB (SPM), DPH, Surveillance Medical Officer, NPSP
●● Dr Garima Bahl, MA, MPH, Program Coordinator Society for Nutrition, Education & Health
Action
● Dr AM Sarma, MA, PhD, TISCO Ex chair Professor
● Dr Ravi Bhatnagar, MS, MCH, DNB (CVTS), LLB, DHA, Consultant Cardio Thoracic
Surgery, Holy Family Hospital
● Dr S Sudhakar, MBBS, MHA, CMO at CGHS
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ALUMNI SPEAKS ALUMNI SPEAKS
TISS has been at the forefront in terms of introducing programs based on the relevant industry
requirements. The program at TISS is one of the oldest & most evolved Hospital Administration
programs in the country. The curriculum is periodically updated based on developments in the
industry. Periodic interaction with industry experts by the institute ensures that the curriculum
is relevant to the challenges that are faced by today's professionals. The training methodology
involving a modular approach with periodic internships in various types of Hospitals ensures
adequate practical exposure to students. The faculty is a right blend of academicians and
industryindustry professionals which ensures that students are well prepared to meet the industry
requirements when they come out of the institute.
Dr Santosh Shetty
Executive Director & CEO
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
TISS - One of the forerunners in the field of education and an early bird to introduce the concept
of TRAINED Hospital Administrators in our country. Today we can boast of illustrious glitterati
of Alumni, placed at key positions across the width of India. The dictionary says Enrich is
: to make (someone) rich or richer
: to improve the quality of (something)
: to make (something) better
: to improve the usefulness or quality of (something) by adding something to it.
AndAnd yes indeed - that’s what the MHA course at TISS Mumbai has been doing. As I look back
at the last 16 odd years, I can visualize not only young talented minds being enriched and
groomed, I can see how the field of hospital administration itself has been enriched by the
efforts of a single institution. With well-established Industry Experts as knowledge bearers, as
faculty, the students receive updated & practical training in class rooms. The unique multiple
internship based programme also gives them insights into seeing the theory being practiced in
live settings across different types of health care organizations. Thus preparing the students to
step into the Industrstep into the Industry, well-armed, groomed and prepared to make meaningful contribution.
As the new batch is getting ready for the “march” ahead, I convey to them my good wishes in
this splendid journey IN PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE.
Cheers…!!!
Dr Atul Adaniya
Director – Critical Services & Education
Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
Visiting Faculty - TISS
“When asked to write a testimonial, I thought where to start….How do I honestly express how
TISS and the MPH program changed my life, and launched me into a successful career.
The two years here at TISS have been a real game changer. The Master of Public Health in
Health Policy, Economics and Finance (MPH-HPEF) course provided me with an in-depth
understanding of key health policy issues through a multi-disciplinary approach whilst enabling
to develop analytical viewpoints on the topic guided by faculty which is the best in the industry.
This course is uniquely structured, with two semesters in-campus followed by field practicum
and research. The campus semesters provides the students with in-depth knowledge on
aspects on public health with extensive coverage on topics like research methodology,
biostatics, health economics, and health insurance, health financing, economic evaluation in
health care with experiences from within and outside the country.
The distinctive featuThe distinctive feature of this course is the field practicum, which allows the students to gain a
primary experience of working with established partners in the health sector (Govt /Pvt / NGOs),
where one gets to learn the working pattern, understand the practical issues in health policy,
allows the students to implement innovative ideas and recommendations and study them, It
allows you to rub shoulders with the notable personalities in the industry, thus making you
industry ready.
ApartApart from the curriculum, being a part of TISS you are also involved in planning several large
events on campus which taught me not only how to be a leader but also how to work with
others as a team in order to achieve a shared vision. I am very thankful to the professors in TISS
for the timely guidance, in shaping up my career”
Dr Siddharth Waghulkar
Current Employer and Post: Programme Policy Officer, Nurition; National Professional Officer,
UN World Food Programme
Past Employers and Post: State Consultant for Facility Based Management of SevePast Employers and Post: State Consultant for Facility Based Management of Severe Acute
Malnutrition, UNICEF, Rajasthan
Programme at TISS: Masters in Public Health, Health Policy, Economics and Finance
TheThe MPH (Health Policy, Economics and Finance) Program is one of the most state-of-the-art
programs being run by the institute. Having been developed in collaboration with the LSE, UK,
it is the only program of its kind in India. It caters to the rising demand of health care
professionals trained in solving health sector problems at the policy level through their expertise
in health economics and financing. Studying in the MPH (PHHP) programme developed within
me a ‘can do’ attitude toward addressing different problems at the interface of healthcare
sector and the socio-economic sector which are very closely knitted. I think one is never done
withwith studying after having graduated from TISS. Rather, it is a continuous process of learning
as people always expect the best from you, as you are a TISSIAN. That pushes you for more
learning and studying. I have worked from the village level to the level of a Multinational
Company, and I attribute my ability to accommodate myself in every situation to my learning
experience at TISS. As a TISSIAN I am concerned for what value I can bring to the organization
I am working with.
Dr Shantanu Fulaware
Assistant Manager – Medical
General Insurance Corporation of India
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WHY RECRUIT AT TISS
PAST RECRUITERS
The most frequently cited accolades from the past recruiters or organizations regarding our
students include their ability to learn quickly, their versatility, their performance as team players,
their excellent problem-solving skills, and most important the positive attitude that they bring to
their jobs. A unique feature of SHSS, TISS is emphasis not just on domain knowledge, but also
on personal and social development inculcating all the spheres and ensuring a holistic
approach for a future manager. This integral and value based formation impels our students to
be innovative, competent and creative leaders. They are groomed in a manner as to serve as
agentsagents of continuous improvement and change. SHSS is reputed for the national and
international quality of the faculty and the outstanding calibre of the students graduating from
its postgraduate programmes. Our curriculum is theoretically updated in line with the needs of
the industry, pedagogy that includes assignments, group discussions, project work,
presentations, role plays, quizzes, simulation games & personal development programmes that
moulds our students to become leaders and not mere managers.
The practical exposure at our Institute is beyond comparison with students of any other
institute, because the students of SHSS undergo 3 internships of 2 months duration each, a
summer internship and a block placement. Such a comprehensive curriculum gives our
students the knowledge, skill and insight to add more to the field in every possible way. The
student mix is selected from diverse background following a meticulous and rigorous selection
process. This diversity has resulted in experiential learning & appreciation of different cultural
nuances. SHSS has diversity of students with varied profiles and arrange of experience in
variousvarious sectors in the healthcare industry which opens a wide scope and flexibility of options
for the recruiters to choose from.
21st Century Health Management Solutions
Accenture
Aga Khan Health Services
Al - Abeera Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Alscripts
AmeriCares India Foundation
Apollo HealthcaApollo Healthcare Limited
Apollo Hospital, Bilaspur
AYUSH Vibhag, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh
BAIF Development Research Foundation
CARE India
Catholic Relief Research
CentCentre for Enquiry Into Health and Allied
Themes (CEHAT)
Cheers initiative
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Hosmac India Pvt. Ltd
Jaslok Hospital
Sankara Eye Care
institution
Lourdes Hospital
Sunshine GlobalSunshine Global
Hospitals
Global Health Reach
Pvt Ltd
Apollo Hospitals
Reliance General
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TISS has been offering the Health administration programme since the early 1990s. Since then it
has been the best in its efforts towards transforming the candidates into the finest health
managers.
OverOver the years, the course curriculum has been reinvented and structured to meet the demands of
the dynamic healthcare sector, both public and private. The course curriculum has a shade of
social science along with the foundations of management, which makes it unique, and thus the
students are conditioned to be better management personnel with a sense of social responsibility.
This blend comes from the core management based courses like Principles of Management,
Strategic Health care Management, Operations Research, Financial Management, Health
insurance, Healthcare finance along with very sensitive courses like Social Science Perspectives
onon Health, Research Methodology, etc. Thus, the artefact of these academic courses is what we
bring to the healthcare sector with our ingress.
The course also orients the students on macro issues relevant to health policy and programme
planning in the country. The teaching is beyond the four walls of the campus and the faculties are
enthusiastic to impart the best knowledge to the students in various innovative ways adopted by
them, like field visits, classroom exercises based on the topics of practical application which helps
students progress better.
TheThe two-year intensive program is designed to develop a cadre of professionals competent enough
to take up key managerial and research positions in the National Health Programmes, the NGO
sector, CSR, Healthcare Consultancies, Health Insurance Firms, Healthcare IT Companies,
Research Organizations, Community based Health Programmes, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Instrumentation Companies by building their capacities in planning, implementing, monitoring and
evaluation of programmes.
One of the most distinctive features of the curriculum at TISS is the internship, a continual program,
included in 2nd, 3rd and 4th semesters. It provides hands on experience and knowledge about the
health sector wherein students see the theories they learn in classrooms being applied in the real
world. Three, eight week internships for the health administration students expose them to live
projects involving the national health programs, the NGO sector, and community based health
programs. It helps build capacities in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating those
programs, and orients students to macro issues relevant to health policy and programming in the
countrcountry. Application of management principles in the activities of agencies, study of the
organization's development perspective and critical analysis of the current scenario, SWOT
analysis of the organization and preparing interview schedules to collect socio-economic and
demographic data are some of the major activities assigned to students during their internship.
Students are also involved in developing IEC material and BCC tools for the existing projects with
comprehensive situational analysis for health planning.
These meticulously designed three rounds of internships give students a hands-on experience of
various aspects of National Health Programmes, the NGO sector, various Community Health
Programmes, a firsthand exposure to government public health system, with a chance to apply the
knowledge and skills they have gained from their academic experiences. Moreover, it enhances
communication skills by working with diverse populations across India.
As a part of internships, students are posted at various renowned organizations such as:
● ALE● ALERT India
● LEPRA
● Care India
● SEWA
● SEARCH
● Helpage India
● Aarohi
● Aga Khan Health Services● Aga Khan Health Services
● Smile Foundation
● Institute of Health Management
● Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
● Child in Need Institute (CINI)
● Public Health Department, Govt. of Maharashtra
● SATHI, CEHAT
INTRODUCTION
INTERNSHIPS
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS STUDIES 2014-2016 TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 23

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SFC 3
SFC 4
SFC 5
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MBC 2
MBC 3
MBC 4
MBC 5
MBC 6
HE 1
HE 2HE 2
HE 8
HE 9
MBC 7
MBC 8
MBC 9
HE 3
HE 6HE 6
HE 5
HE 4
HE 7
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Foundation Course
Philosophy of Research
Social Science Perspectives on Health
Basic Economics and Health Economics
Research Methodology – I (Quantitative Methods)
Research Methodology – II (Qualitative Methods)
IntIntroduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Principles of Health Services Management
Evolution of Health Services
Organisational Behaviour
Financial Accounting
Human Resources Management and Labour Legislation
Material Management
Community HealthCommunity Health
Management of National Health Programmes
Financing of Health Services
Comparative Health Systems and Policies
First Internship (8 weeks)
Operations Research
Health Insurance
Strategic Management in Health CaStrategic Management in Health Care Settings
Health Planning
Gender, Health and Human Rights
Health Education and Communication
Second Internship (8 Weeks)
Health Management Information Systems
Urban Health
ThiThird Internship (4 Weeks)
Research Project
●Close monitoring and supervision at the internship site by faculty.
●Organizations selected for internship are best in the field of healthcare. These organizations have
tremendously innovated models of healthcare some of which have translated into policies.
●As a part of the internship with urban NGOs, the students have studied the organization profiles,
program development, implementation and monitoring using logical framework analysis and the
process by which the community is engaged using PRA technique.
●●Students also undertook various individual projects during their internship in the organization. It
involves various KAP, qualitative and quantitative studies as per organizational needs.
●Additionally, the government Health Service System (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai)
was studied with respect to its organizational structure at the higher level with special emphasis on
the functioning of Urban Health Post (UHP) and the primary health care delivery mechanism of
urban areas.
●●As a part of the internship with rural NGOs, the students have studied the organization profiles
and worked on Health Management Information Systems. They have a firsthand experience of
health planning with emphasis on human resource, materials and strategic management.
●The structure and functioning of the Rural Health Service System is studied from the district level
and below.
●Block internship gives an opportunity to the students to work with sectors like Healthcare IT,
Health Insurance, CSR Health, Pharmaceutical Industry and Healthcare Consultancies.
Research is a mandatory component of the Programme in Master of Health Administration. This by
far has been one of the best learning the students have received from the Institute. The guidance
by the faculty members along with their motivation has proved to be invaluable to the extent of
even having students publishing their research papers in renowned journals. Exposure of doing
research has helped the students to gauge closely the interconnections between the actual health
care practice and the underlying theories in the field of health.
SEMESTER COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS
HIGHLIGHTS OF INTERNSHIPS
RESEARCH
SEMESTER WISE LIST OF COURSES
MHA- MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

DISSERTATION TITLE
Study on nutritional status and factors affecting nutrition among
adolescent girls in slum colony of Chandigarh, U.T, India
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Health System- Urban Health Post- Pestum Sagar,
M-west ward , Mumbai
InteInternship Project- Access to water supply and toilets
and its linkages to health status in M-west ward of
greater Mumbai.
Urban NGO- Apnalaya India, Shivaji Nagar, Mumbai.
Rural NGO- Public Health Research Network,
Ranchi, Jharkhand.
WORK EXPERIENCE
9 months
Junior Consultant, Maternal Health division, NRHM, Haryana
Dr Ankita Lochan
DISSERTATION TITLE
AND THE YOUNG GIRLS BREAK THE SILENCE: Subsidized
sanitary pads and the status of menstrual hygiene
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Health System- Public Health Department, Municipal
Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
InteInternship Project- Find out utilization pattern of the
reproductive and child health care services in K/E ward
Urban NGO- ARMMAN, Santacruz, Mumbai
Rural NGO- Public Health Research Network,
Ranchi, Jharkhand.
WORK EXPERIENCE
15 months
Doctor, CMI hospital, Saharanpur,
Uttar Pradesh
Dr Anusha Sharma
DISSERTATION TITLE
Economic burden of thalassemia on the affected households
of Ranchi district
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Health System- Public Health Department,
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
InteInternship Project- Compare the difficulties faced in
utilising maternal health-care services by the migrants
and non-migrants in Mumbai.
Urban NGO- Deep Griha Society, Pune.
Rural NGO- Rugna Seva Prakalp, Miraj, Maharashtra
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Apurva Manjusha Kumar
DISSERTATION TITLE
Strategies for prevention and control of vision problems among
children – Views and opinions of professionals.
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Health System - Public Health Department, Municipal
InteInternship Project – Critically analyze the need for laboratory services
for a population and examine the extent to which government facilities
serve the need.
Urban NGO - Foundation for Mother and Child Health –
India (FMCH-India), Mumbai.
Rural NGO- ARTH, Udaipur, Rajasthan
WORK EXPERIENCE
12 months
Consultant Dental Surgeon, Subhishi Hospital, Khargone District, MP
Dr Bhanu Pratap Yadav
DISSERTATION TITLE
To study the treatment expenditure pathways in patients with Type I
Diabetes Mellitus.
INTERNSHIPS
Corporation of Greater Mumbai, F-South ward.
InteInternship Project- National Vector Borne Disease Control
Programme – Critical analysis & Processes in its implementation
Urban NGO- Community Aid & Sponsorship Programme (CASP),
Pune.
Rural NGO- CARE India, Bihar
WORK EXPERIENCE
40 months (Cumulative)
1. Senior Territory Manager, Eli-Lilly & Company India Pvt. Ltd., Pune
2. Business Officer, Bayer Schering Pharma Ltd
Bhushan Janardan Yande
BPTh, NIOH, Kolkata
BDS, People's College of
Dental Science & Research
Institute, Bhopal
B Pharm, Modern College
of Pharmacy, Pune
BDS, Subharati Dental
College, Meerut
BDS, DHSJ Institute of
Dental Sciences, Chandigarh;
PGDM(MCH)
BSc Nursing, Theophilus
College of Nursing, Kerala
Mr Aarish.M
DISSERTATION TITLE
The 'Alcohol Challenge' of Kerala – a study on the perceptions
of people of Kerala towards the government policy of alcohol
ban/prohibition in the state .
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Health System- - Public Health Department, Municipal
Corporation of GCorporation of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project- Extent of enrolment of any specific government
health Insurance in the community. Reasons for non enrolment.
Urban NGO- ARMMAN and Mumbai Smiles, Mumbai.
Rural NGO- RUHSA, Chrisitian Medical College Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
UNICEF Internship – one month internship at rural villages of
Udaipur as part of a large survey on maternal and child health
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. PR fellow, Teaching volunteer & Mentor, Make a Difference NGO
2. Radio Jockey, Copy writer & Program Producer, Big FM & Club FM
3. Reviewer, content writer & editorial member, Yentha.com

DISSERTATION TITLE
Study of Knowledge and Utilization of the mobile health scheme
in urban slums of West Delhi
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Reasons for low utilization of outpatient
care provided at Urban Health Post in F/South Ward
Urban NGO- Smile Foundation, Mumbai.
Rural NGO- Institute of Health Management Pachod (IHMP),
Aurangabad Maharashtra
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Dr Ipshita Prasad
DISSERTATION TITLE
Falling child sex ratio in Jammu & Kashmir – trends, pattern
and determinants
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Rabies Control Program – Critical analysis
& Challenges in implementation
Urban NGO- Bombay Leprosy Project, Mumbai.
Rural NGO- CARE India, Bihar.
Voluntary Internship- INCLEN Trust International, Delhi.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Dr Ishan Narma
DISSERTATION TITLE
A study on utilization pattern of maternal and child health services
by tribal migrant brick kiln workers in Thane and Palghar districts
of Maharastra state.
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Project- Critically identify the factors resulting in defualt for
DOTS cases of TB and examine the factors across social groups in
F/South ward.
Urban NGO- National Society For Equal Opportunities For The
Handicapped, Mumbai, India(Naseoh)
Rural NGO- Swasthya Swaraj, Kalahandi, Odisha
ReseaResearch Internship- TISS-UNICEF in tribal; districts
(Udaipur-Jhadole Block ) at Rajasthan
WORK EXPERIENCE
40 months (cumulative)
1. Ward Medical Officer, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan
2. RMO, Mitra Health care (Urology Centre), Kharghar
3. RMO, ABMS Paediatric Hospital, Kharghar
Dr Jayendra Yashvant Kasar
DISSERTATION TITLE
Situating professionals of Ayurveda in the health service system
of Maharashtra
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Study on the occurrences and reasons of
home deliveries in the slums of N Ward
Urban NGO - Foundation for Mother and Child Health -India,
Mumbai.
Rural NGO- MAHAN, Amaravati, Maharashtra.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 months
Resident Medical Officer, Metro Hospital, Thane
Dr Jyoti Rai
DISSERTATION TITLE
To study he perceptions about public and private health care sector
among graduating (MBBS) interns in Haryana.
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Health System- Department of Public Health, Municipal
corporation of Greater Mumbai
InteInternship project- Utilization of maternity health services, in
Pant Nagar, N ward, Mumbai
Urban NGO- HelpAge India, Mumbai
Rural NGO- ARTH, Udaipur, Rajasthan
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Dental Surgeon, Dubey Dental Clinic, Rohtak
2. Short Term Clinical Assistantship, PGIDS, Rohtak
Dr Kanika Gakhar
BHMS, Yerla Homeopathic
Medical College,
Navi Mumbai; PGDMLS
BAMS, Tilak Ayurved
College, Pune
BDS, DAVC Dental
College, Yamunanagar
BDS, Government Dental
College, Jammu
BDS, Institute of Dental
Studies & Technology,
New Delhi
BBA, Baruch College,
New York, USA
Ms Harshita Parikh
DISSERTATION TITLE
A study on the engagements of Rashtriya Bal Swasthya
Karyakram (RBSK) with Health Service System
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Critically analyze routine immunization and
examine the coverage of Measles programe.
Urban NGO- Community Aid and Sponsorship Program
(CASP), Pune
Rural NGO- Institute of Health Management Pachod (IHMP),
Aurangabad Maharashtra
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher

DISSERTATION TITLE
Utilization of Rajiv AarogyaSri among Rural BPL population in
Chittor district, Andhra Pradesh
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- A study on Water supply and distribution
mechanism in K/East ward.
Urban NGO- HelpAge India, Mumbai.
Rural NGO- Nice Foundation, Hyderabad.
WORK EXPERIENCE
26 months
Physiotherapist, Sai Amrutha Clinic & Rehabilitation centre,
Hyderabad
Dr Mannuru Manjuran
DISSERTATION TITLE
Study of Functioning of SNCU under NRHM in Karnataka
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Project- Examine the capacity of Urban Health
CentCentres(UHC) to respond during emergencies like epidemics, and
analyse it based on current experiences with Swine Flu
Urban NGO- Apnalaya, Govandi, Mumbai.
Rural NGO- IDEA, Motihari, Bihar.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Medical Officer, Heidelberg Cements India Ltd, Ammasandra,
Tumkur, Karnataka
2. Duty Doctor, Under NRHM in SNCU, District Hospital, Tumkur
Dr Manoj B
DISSERTATION TITLE
Awareness and Use of Emergency Contraceptive pills- A study
among young married women up to 25 years.
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Project- In the context of drug resistant TB, examine
the possibilities and challenges of RNTCP and UHP in addressing
the problem of multidrug resistant TB in N-ward.
Urban NGO- Aga Khan Health Services India, Mumbai
Urban NGO- Bureau of Economic and Agricultural development,
Patna.
Rural NGO-Rural NGO- CINI (Child In Need Institute), Daulatpur, West Bengal.
Internship Project- Awareness among adolescent girls about
sexual and reproductive health for “Adolescent reproductive and
sexual health programme”.
Fresher
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ms Mitakshi
DISSERTATION TITLE
“Interpreting Ayurvedic practice in Kerala”: A study on treatment
modalities for Fistula-in-Ano
INTERNSHIPS
Corporation of Greater Mumbai
InteInternship Project- Examine the nature and pattern of illnesses
that reach the dispensaries for curative treatment and analyse
the capacity of the dispensary to address the felt need in terms
of curative care including the referral facility
Urban NGO- Aga Khan Health Services, Mumbai
Rural NGO- IDEA, Motihari, Bihar
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Medical Officer, Vattiyoorkavu Krishnapillai Memorial Ayurveda
Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
2. Medical Coordinator, CIPLA LTD, Thiruvananthapuram
Dr Osama Ummer
DISSERTATION TITLE
Attitude of parents towards their children having locomotor disability
and its association with anxiety and depression in children.
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship project- Map all the public and private health care
providers in the study area and comment on their infrastructure
and clientele
Urban NGO- Community Outreach Programme India(CORP India)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Dr Prachi Singh
BSc Zoology, BN College,
Patna
BAMS, Government
Ayurveda college,
Thiruvananthapuram
BDS, Subharati Dental
College, Meerut
MBBS, JJM Medical
College, Davangere
BPTh, SVIMS College
of Physiotherapy, Tirupati
BSc Clinical Microbiology,
Institute of Public Health
and Hygiene, New Delhi
Ms Linoka K Awomi
DISSERTATION TITLE
Maternal Child Health Information system: A cross sectional
Analysis.
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Health system- Public health department, Municipal
InteInternship project- Documentation of Janani Suraksha Yojana
scheme implementation and its challenges.
Urban NGO- National Society for Equal opportunities for the
Handicapped (NASEOH), Mumbai.
Rural NGO- Swasthya Swaraj, Kalahandi, Odisha
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher

DISSERTATION TITLE
A comparative study of mental health of people living in old age
homes and those in family set-up in Chandigarh
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- To study the challenges faced by the
Public Heathcare System in delivering the healthcare services
to people living in slums in K/East ward
Urban NGO- Paraplegic Foundation, Mumbai
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Dr Priyanka Pandit
DISSERTATION TITLE
Assessing health status of people working after the age of 60
in an unorganized sector.
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- What are the challenges faced by Public
Health Care System to provide the services to the people
living in the slums in F/South Ward
Urban NGO- Committed Communities Development Trust,
Bandra, Mumbai
Rural NGO- SEWA (Rural), Bharuch, Gujarat
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Doctor, Jeevan Jyot Cancer Trust, Parel, Mumbai
2. Assistant Doctor, Mumbai Clinic, Charni Road, Mumbai
Dr Priyanka Dattaram Surkar
DISSERTATION TITLE
Patients & provider satisfaction towards utilization of CGHS services
in CGHS dispensaries, polyclinic & in private empanelled hospital.
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- People response towards user fees in
public health facilities.
Urban NGO- Committed communities Development Trust, Mumbai
Rural NGO- MAHAN, Amaravati, Maharashtra
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Physiotherapist, Sai Sneh Deep Hospital, Navi Mumbai
2. Physiotherapist, Om Physiotherapy Clinic and Rehabilitation
Centre, New Mumbai
3. Physiotherapist cum Coordinator, Dream Aspire Sports Club, Mumbai
Dr Rahul V Hirekhan
DISSERTATION TITLE
Availability of food in school canteens and nutrition knowledge
and awareness of teachers and students in schools in Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh.
INTERNSHIPS
Corporation of GCorporation of Greater Mumbai
Internship Project- A study of prevalence of malnutrition and
its correlation with Socio Economic Status (SES) in M/West Ward.
Urban NGO- Saahasee,Thane
Rural NGO - Sanwad, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
WORK EXPERIENCE
36 months
Software Engineer, Accenture, Bangalore
Ms Rashmi Mandhyan
DISSERTATION TITLE
Minor Illnesses and Associated Treatment Seeking Behaviour:
A Study in Kadapa Dist of Andhra Pradesh.
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project – Challenges of NCD control Programme in
Identifying Cases ( F- South ward, Mumbai)
Urban NGO – ARPHEN (Association of Rural People for Health and
Educational Needs), Navi Mumbai.
Rural NGO – CARE INDIA
Internship Projects– 1. HR rationalization in public Health sector.
2. Tracking of referred Mothers 3. Weak new born and associated
family cafamily care.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dr Robert Sandeep Madduri
BPTh, Padmashree Dr DY
Patil College of
Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai
BTech IT, Amity
University, Lucknow
BPTh, SVIMS College
of Physiotherapy, Tirupati
BHMS, Virar Homeopathic
Medical College, Mumbai;
MBA Health Care Services
BDS, University Institute
of Dental Sciences,
Chandigarh
BSc Nursing, BM Birla
Heart Research Centre,
Kolkata
Ms Pritikana Roy
DISSERTATION TITLE
Public Private Partnership Model in Health Care- Fair Price
Medicine Shop of West Bengal.
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- A Study on the Current Developments
under NHM and the role of UHP in the Process
Urban NGO- Bombay Leprosy Project, Mumbai
Rural NGO- CINI (Child In Need Institute), Daulatpur,
West Bengal
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Nursing Officer Grade I, Female Emergency Ward,
IPGME & R–SSKM Hospital, Kolkata
2. Nursing shift in charge, Intensive therapy unit,
BM Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata

DISSERTATION TITLE
Treatment seeking behaviour for minor illnesses in female
sex workers
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Comparison of cost of taking treatment
for patients with similar illnesses of similar duration in a public
and a private healthcare facility in M/East ward
Urban NGO- Swasth India, Mumbai
Rural NGO- Basic Health Care Services (BHCS), Udaipur, Rajasthan
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Dr Sakshi Thakral
DISSERTATION TITLE
A study of the weekly iron and folic acid supplementation scheme
in adolescent girls of Pune district
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Extent of convergence actually at the field
level between ICDS and HSS against what is prescribed/expected
in M/East ward
Urban NGO- Institute of Health Management, Pachod, Pune office
Rural NGO- Rugna Seva Prakalpt, Miraj, Maharashtra
WORK EXPERIENCE
12 months
Dental surgeon, Private Clinic, Pune
Dr Sanyogita Patil
DISSERTATION TITLE
Catastrophic health expenditure among elderly households in
the state of Kerala
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Administrative linkages between
Tuberculosis and Diabetes at BMC level
Urban NGO- Paraplegic Foundation, Sion, Mumbai
Rural NGO- Aswini Gudalur, the Niligiris District,Tamil Nadu
WORK EXPERIENCE
24 months
Staff nurse, CVTS ICU, Government Medical college Hospital,
Calicut, Kerala
Mr Shabeer P K
DISSERTATION TITLE
The socioeconomic determinants of malnutrition among children
of Baiga tribes
INTERNSHIPS
corporation of Greater Mumbai
InteInternship Project – To study the challenges of the beneficiaries
of RGJAY (Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya scheme) in the
M-west ward
Urban NGO – PATH (People’s association for training and health),
Mumbai
Rural NGO- Aswini Gudalur,the Niligiris District,Tamil Nadu
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Dr P Shirisha
DISSERTATION TITLE
Health problems among weavers of Varanasi and their treatment
seeking behavior
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Study of Availability and Procurement
process of Drugs in Urban Health centre
Urban NGO- Association for Leprosy Elimination, Rehabilitation
and Treatment, Mumbai
Rural NGO- Basic Health Care Services (BHCS), Udaipur, Rajasthan
Rural Internship- Basic Healthcare Services, an NGO based in
Udaipur, Rajasthan working for migrant workers
WORK EXPERIENCE
60 months
Dentist, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Dr Shwetabh Tripathi
BSc Nursing, Government
College of Nursing, Calicut
BDS, Rungata
College of Dental Sciences
& Research Institute, Bhilai
BDS, King George's
Medical University,
Lucknow
College & Hospital, Mumbai
BDS, DAVC Dental
College, Yamunanagar
BAMS, Vidarbha Ayurveda
College, Amravati
Dr Roshan C Mendhe
DISSERTATION TITLE
Utilization and barriers in utilizing health care services in Rashtriya
Bal Swasthya Karyakram at Nagpur District
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Health System-Public Health Department, Municipal
InteInternship Project- Examine the RNTCP programme &
challenges in implementation of RNTCP programme
Urban NGO- Institute of Health Management Pachod, Pune centre.
(IHMP, PUNE)
Rural NGO- Amhi Amchya Arogyasathi (AAAS), Gadchiroli,
Maharashtra
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Medical Officer, RBSK, Sub-district Hospital, Dharani
(Melghat), Amravati
2. Medical Officer, Mobile Health Unit, Nature Conservation
Society, Amravati

DISSERTATION TITLE
Study of shared decision making practices in cancer care
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Health System – Public Health Department, Municipal
Internship Project- Study of Type and Frequency of Morbidities
among Childamong Children belonging to the 0-6 yrs age group in the M/West
Ward
Urban NGO- ALERT India, Mumbai
Rural NGO- RUHSA, Chrisitian Medical College Vellore, Tamil Nadu
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Engineering Department,
Sahyadri Hospitals Limited, Navi Mumbai
2. Executive, Clinical Engineering Department, Kokilaben Dhirubhai
Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
Ms Sruti Sridhar
DISSERTATION TITLE
Infant mortality- Trends, patterns and determinants
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Project- Study of patients having HIV and
TTuberculosis to understand the linkages in M/West ward
Urban NGO- ARPHEN, Mumbai
Rural NGO- Seva Mandir, Udaipur, Rajasthan
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Dr Swati Bakshi
DISSERTATION TITLE
Utilization pattern of referral services under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya
Karyakrama [RBSK] in Gondia district of Maharashtra
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Prescription practice amongst Private
Practitioner for Tuberculosis in M ward of Mumbai.
Urban NGO: ALERT–INDIA.
Internship Project:1. Development of Logical Framework for
Selective Special Drive. 2.Quality evaluation of Leprosy Referral
Center [L.R.C] of ALERT-INDIA
Rural NGO- Sanwad NGO Ratnagiri Maharashtra.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. RMO ward, Central Hospital & Critical Care Center, Gondia
2. ICU In-charge, Central Hospital & Critical Care Center, Gondia
3. Medical Officer, RBSK, Government Sub-district Hospital, Tirora
DrTomeshkumarYHarinkhede
DISSERTATION TITLE
Risk factors and outcome of prolongation pouch used in RNTCP
treatment in Gandhinagar district, Gujarat
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Assess the components and quality of
services being provided at the urban health post, Tilaknagar
health post, M ward west
Urban NGO- PATH – People’s Association for Training and Health,
Cheetah camp, Trombay, Mumbai.
Rural NGO- SEWA (Rural), Bharuch, Gujarat
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Orthopaedic Junior Resident, Gandhinagar District
Government Hospital, Gujarat
2. Surgery resident, Gandhinagar District Government Hospital, Gujarat
3. Medical officer (class 2), PHC, Chandarni, Sabarkantha district, Gujarat
Dr Ujjval H Rana
DISSERTATION TITLE
Awareness, utilisation and financial protection levels of Dr.N.T.R
Vaidya seva community health insurance scheme- A study amongst
Urban poor of Visakhapatnam city.
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Project- Study of components & implementation of
AIDS/HIV programme at urban health post in K/East ward, Mumbai
Urban NGO- Swasth India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
Rural NGO- NICE Foundation, Hyderabad
Mr Vinod Kumar Korabu
BAMS, MSA Medical
College, Gondia
MBBS, CBJ Medical
College, Ahmedabad
B Pharm, School
of Pharmacy,
Vishakhapatnam
BDS, Institute of Dental
Science, Jammu
BTech BioMed,
Padmashree Dr DY Patil
College, Navi Mumbai
BAMS, Government
Ayurveda college, Nagpur
Dr Sonu Ramuji Meher
DISSERTATION TITLE
A study of common health problems and health practices among
the self employed street vendors in Chandrapur district of
Maharashtra
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Project- A study of the difficulties people face due
to poor access to toilets and understanding the response of the
government to this problem.
Urban NGO- Deep Griha Society, Tadiwala Road, Pune.
Rural NGO- Amhi Amchya Arogyasathi (We for Our Health),
Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher

DISSERTATION TITLE
An evaluation of nutrition programme Of ICDS (Integrated Child
Development Scheme) Kasarawad, Khargone District,
MP
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Project- Critical analysis of DOTS
(Direct Observed Treatment) implementation in terms of
information system and its flow
Urban NGO- Community Outreach Programme (CORP), Mumbai
Rural NGO- Seva Mandir, Udaipur, Rajasthan
WORK EXPERIENCE
12 months
Medical Representative, Win Medicare Private Limited, Indore
Mr Vivek Kumar Asreker
DISSERTATION TITLE
A study on interactions between Governmental and
Nongovernmental agencies while implementing the Health programs
in Vaishali district of Bihar
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Project- Critically analyses the sanitary facilities
available in Pantnagar ('N' WARD) area and see whether they
felt need of the community is addressed and identify the factors
that preventing them from using community toilets
Urban NGO- Smile Foundation, Mumbai
WORK EXPERIENCE
88 months
Marketing Manager, IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd, Patna
Mr Yugesh Kumar Ray
BSc Mathematics,
ABS College, Lalganj,
Vaishali
B Pharm, School of
Pharmacy, DAV Indore
BHMS, Chandanbhai Mohanbhai
Patel Homeopathic Medical
College, Mumbai; PGDEMS
Dr Viswaja Anup
DISSERTATION TITLE
Burdened by Ageing!! Economic burden of health on the elderly
living in the slums of Mumbai
INTERNSHIPS
InteInternship Project- Practices of diagnosis and referral of
Tuberculosis patients among private practitioners in
M west ward Mumbai
Urban NGO- Sahasee (Thane)
Rural NGO- NICE Foundation, Hyderabad
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Administrative Shift In-charge of Wards, Jupiter Hospital, Mumbai
2. RMO, Jupiter Hospital, Mumbai
3. Medical Officer, Claims, Dedicated Health Services (TPA) Claims
MHA- HE Class profile according to Undergraduation
MHA- HE Class profile according to Work experience

HospitalsHospitals and healthcare facility providers as we see them today; are becoming some of the most
complex and fluid organizations to manage. This was a challenge, foreseen early by the faculty at
the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, who were thus among the pioneers in instituting a full-fledged
Masters in Hospital Administration in 1993 which to date remains one of the most coveted training
programs this sector has seen. In the increasingly competitive arena of healthcare management
education, TISS strives to maintain its tradition of academic excellence whilst simultaneously
working to radically transform its academic culture and spirit as is captured in its tryst towards
“Re-imagining Futu“Re-imagining Futures”.
Innovative and dynamic classroom teaching along with challenge based learning during the
Internships puts hospital administration program at par with International teaching standards. This
is what shapes one of the finest professionals of the country, striving to serve and lead the hospital
and healthcare industry. The basis underlying the course framework is the fundamental
understanding of hospitals as socially, structurally, technologically and financially sensitive
organizations employing a myriad mix of some of the most skilled and semi-skilled human
resource. Along with a strong emphasis on their theoretical base, students are tested for their
conceptualconceptual clarity through class presentations, case studies and group tasks stimulating
decision-making in the hospital environment. Keeping up with the pace of the industry, the course
content is continuously reviewed and revised to keep abreast of necessary developments whether
it is Hospital management information systems, Health insurance or Business development
strategies for hospitals.
With that, the students undergo six months of challenging internships across some of the best
hospitals in the country and simultaneously undertake individual projects addressing some of the
relevant concerns or advancements in healthcare.
“What the mind does not know, the eyes do not see”. Keeping this very maxim in mind, the
selection of theory subjects and internships has been framed to ensure that students gain the
necessary knowledge and skills and apply them during each of the three, eight-week long
internships during the course of their degree, each at a different type of organization such as public
Hospital, trust Hospital and corporate Hospital
AfterAfter studying key fundamental subjects like Health Economics and Finance, Hospital Planning,
Administration of Clinical and Support services & Materials management, at the end of their second
semester students are posted in their first internship at major public hospitals in Mumbai such as
King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, BYL Nair Hospital, Sion Hospital, Tata Memorial Hospital,
MGM Vashi, BARC Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, Cooper Hospital, Prince Aly Khan Hospital and
DY Patil Hospital to name a few. Students are able to understand the hospital as a system and take
up four clinical and support departments each for detailed analysis and report preparation.
AdditionallyAdditionally the students also take up case studies / assignments in concurrence with hospital
authorities, thereby making meaningful contribution.
By the end of their third semester, they cover Operations research, Strategic management in
Healthcare settings, Legal framework for Hospitals, Quality management and Medical Technology
management before they start their second internship in large & renowned trust hospitals across
the country such as CMC Vellore, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, PD Hinduja Hospital,
Mumbai, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, Ruby
Hall Clinic, Pune, Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune etc. This time, the students undertake three
case studies in various areas of operations, gap analysis for accreditation, patient satisfaction
levels,levels, turnaround time for reports, inventory control systems, etc. with practical recommendations
that can be implemented.
After covering, Health Insurance, Systems Development & Information Resource Management,
Marketing and Business Development Strategies in last semester, the third internship places
students in some of the largest healthcare corporations in the country such as Apollo group of
Hospitals, Fortis group of Hospitals, Max group of Hospitals, Manipal group of Hospitals, etc.
During this internship, they undertake specific micro-level assessment like modules for staff
training, feasibility and marketing plans for new service or hospitals, working on actual HMIS
databases and process reengineering for departments.
Before students embark on their professional journey, they serve in their choice of healthcare
organizations such as charitable hospitals, NGOs, consultancies, healthcare IT or insurance
companies for a month honing their knowledge and skills as they would in the organizations they
would soon join.
INTRODUCTION
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Foundation Course
Philosophy of Research
Social Science Perspectives on Health
Basic Economics and Health Economics
Research Methodology – I (Quantitative Methods)
Research Methodology – II (Qualitative Methods)
IntIntroduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Principles of Health Services Management
Evolution of Health Services
Organisational Behaviour
Financial Accounting
Human Resources Management and Labour Legislation
Materials Management
Management AccountingManagement Accounting
Organisation and Administration of Supportive Services
Organisation and Administration of Clinical and Super Specialty
Services
Hospital Planning
First Internship (8 Weeks)
Operation Research
Health InsuranceHealth Insurance
Strategic Management in Healthcare Settings
Legal Framework for Hospitals
Systems Development and Information Resource Management
in Hospitals
Management of Medical Staff, Clinical Services and Medical
Committees
Second InteSecond Internship (8 Weeks)
Medical Technology Management
Quality Management
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Business Development Strategies
Third Internship (8 weeks)
PProject work
Research projects at the Master's level offer students the opportunity to plan and conduct original
investigation in an area of study with the guidance of faculty members of the institute as well as
experts from the industry.
Each student is expected to take up an area of choice that he/she would work on for two years to
produce a report that is credited at the end of the course. It is referred to as a 'Research Project'
as the student is preferably expected to maintain a scientific research approach towards the topic.
TheThe research project is an attempt to enable the student to explore & analyze a new trend in
healthcare or to work on specific area affecting hospital functioning on a professional basis after
completion of the degree. After defining study objectives, the project involves relevant data
collection from hospitals that further enhances the field exposure for the students. The report
focuses on providing an in-depth understanding of the issue and most importantly, on providing
working recommendations and implementable action plans.
Some of the major areas students have attempted to study this year include:
Quality: Planning, impQuality: Planning, improvement, assessment and evaluation
Operations and project management
Hospital planning: Greenfield Hospitals and energy savings measures in Hospitals
Organizational behavior in Healthcare industry
Human resource management in Hospitals and Healthcare
Information and communication technology in Healthcare industry
Hospital and healthcare marketing
Business intelligence and strategic management in Hospital and HealthcaBusiness intelligence and strategic management in Hospital and Healthcare
This two year program, at TISS aims at equipping students with the pre-requisite skills that would
enable them to effectively contribute to not only the organization that they would work for, but also
to the healthcare industry at large.
SEMESTER COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS
RESEARCH SEMESTER WISE LIST OF COURSES
MHA- MASTER OF HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION

MBBS, Jawaharlal Nehru
Medical College, Wardha
College, Shimla
BDS, Sharad Pawar
Dental College, Wardha
BDS, Manipal college
of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
B Tech BioMed,
National Institute of Technology,
Raipur
B Tech IT, Jaypee
University of Information
Technology, Waknaghat
Ms. Aishani Sood
RESEARCH TOPIC
Buying versus leasing of Hospital equipment
(Mammography machine)
INTERNSHIPS
First: Prince Aly Khan Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi
WORK EXPERIENCEWORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Dr Anjali Mishra
RESEARCH TOPIC
A study on material management to reduce inventory
cost in tertiary care Hospital
INTERNSHIPS
First: Masina Hospital, Mumbai
Second: St. Stephens Hospital, New Delhi
12 months
General Dentist, Dr. Munazza Dental Specialty Clinic,
Mangalore
Mr. Ankit Kalkhor
RESEARCH TOPIC
Implementation of 5S management system in a
tertiary care Hospital
INTERNSHIPS
First: KB Bhabha General Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai
1. BioMedical Service Engineer, Suyesh Hospital,
Raipur (10 months)
2. Technical Support Executive, HacXad,
Gurgaon (4 months)
Dr Apoorv Jain
RESEARCH TOPIC
Use of Social media among Doctors
INTERNSHIPS
First: KB Bhabha General Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune
WORK EXPERIENCE
37 months37 months (cumulative)
1. Medical Officer, Maitri Hospital, Kota (9 months)
2. Management Consultant, Hosmac India Pvt. Ltd,.
Mumbai (2 years 5 months)
Dr Apoorva Katoch
RESEARCH TOPIC
Relationship tree: A study on interdepartmental
coordination
INTERNSHIPS
First: Dr RN Cooper Hospital, Mumbai
6 months
Dentist, Palampur Dental Clinic, Palampur
Dr Bhumika Kshirsagar
RESEARCH TOPIC
International marketing strategies in healthcare
INTERNSHIPS
WORK EXPERIENCE
FFresher

Manager on duty, night administrator, Ayub Ansari Nursing
Home, Kolkata
BA Humanities,
Shri Shikshayatan College,
Kolkata
B Tech BioMed, JIS College of
Engineering, Kolkata
BDS, Guru Nanak Dev
College, Sangrur, Punjab
UNDERGRADUATIONBDS, Sri Sai College
of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad
BA General, St. Dominic's
College, Shillong
BAMS, DMM Ayurvedic
College, Yavatmal
12 months
Emergency Medical Officer, NRHM, NagpurDr Kailash W Nagrale
Dr Kanaka Naidu
Ms Khayapam Raising
Ms Nahid Fatima Zafar
Mr Oishik Chatterjee
Dr Palakdeep Kaur
12 months
Junior Dentist, Sri Sai Dental Clinic, Hyderabad 1. Bio Medical Engineer, Belle Vue Clinic,
Kolkata (12 months)
2. Sales Executive, St Jude Medical India,
Hyderabad (5 months)
Mumbai
19 months
Apperentice, Dental Lifestyle Clinic, Chandigarh

BDS, Vinayaka Mission
Dental College, Sitapur
BAMS, Ashtang Ayurved
College, Pune
BPTH, Swatantra Institute
of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation,
Rajahmundry
BSc IT, Guru Nanak Khalsa
College, Mumbai
BHMS, Virar Homeopathic
Medical College, Virar
BPTh, Birla Institute of Medical
Research & Life Sciences, Gwalior
Dr Prabha Pal
RESEARCH TOPIC
Turnaround time for discharge process:
a comparative study
INTERNSHIPS
First: Inlaks General Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital
& Resea& Research centre, Mumbai
WORK EXPERIENCE
24 months
Consultant Physiotherapist, Pushpanjali Hospital,
Gurgaon
Mr Pradeep Kumar Vaishya
RESEARCH TOPIC
Disable Friendliness: A Comparative study of private
and public Hospital
INTERNSHIPS
First: NMMC General Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Second: Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru
1. Software Engineer, V2 Solutions, Navi Mumbai
(1 year 9 months)
2. Software Developer, Mindgate Solutions Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
(1 year)
Dr Preetam R Bhoir
RESEARCH TOPIC
Analysis of vision & mission statement of a Hospital
and its implementation
INTERNSHIPS
First: Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune
14 months
Medical Officer, Riddhi Siddhi Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Thane
Dr Rabia Parveen Ahmad
RESEARCH TOPIC
Development of key performance indicators for a
Hospital out patient department
INTERNSHIPS
First: BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Godrej Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
1. Lecturer, Oral Medicine, Career Institute of Dental
Sciences & Hospital, Lucknow (6 months)
2. Lecturer, Conservative Dentistry, Maharana Pratap
Dental College & Hospital, Kanpur (48 months)
3. Hospital Coordinator & Senior Lecturer, Conservative
DentistrDentistry, Maharana Pratap Dental College & Hospital,
Kanpur (54 months)
Dr Rahul D Korde
RESEARCH TOPIC
Total quality management in a Dialysis department:
Study based on Donabedian model
(Structure, process & outcome)
INTERNSHIPS
First: MGM New Bombay Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Second: BSecond: Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
WORK EXPERIENCE
12 months
Resident Medical Officer, Ambekar Dialysis center
& Hospital, Pune
Dr Ravi Kumar Ambadi
RESEARCH TOPIC
Developing marketing strategies for Hospitals
in tier 2 cities
INTERNSHIPS
First: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Christian Medical College, Vellore
17 months
Physiotherapist, Sri Venkateshwara Physiotherapy
& Rehabilitation, Ongole, AP

BSc, Govt Autonomous
PG College, Satna
MBA, Symbiosis Institute of
International Business,
Pune
BDS, Dr Harvansh Singh
Judge Institute of Dental
Sciences, Chandigarh
College, Mumbai
BSc Microbiology,
Bhavan's College, Mumbai
BAMS, Tilak Ayurvedic
Mahavidyalaya, Pune
BE Hons. Biotechnology,
BITS Pilani, Dubai
Ms Saima Sirajuddin
RESEARCH TOPIC
Study of surgical safety in patient care
INTERNSHIPS
First: Khan Bahadur Bhabha Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Lourdes Hospital, Cochin
WORK EXPERIENCE
6 months6 months
Quality Consultant & Auditor, Sanbook Quality Consultancy,
Dubai
Ms Sandhya Rajmani Dubey
RESEARCH TOPIC
Analysis of delay in operation theatre at select
Hospital - a mixed method study
INTERNSHIPS
First: Seth VC Gandhi & MA Vora General Rajawdi
Hospital, Mumbai
Second: KEM Hospital, PuneSecond: KEM Hospital, Pune
WORK EXPERIENCE
42 months
Research Coordinator, PD Hinduja Hospital & Research Centre,
Mumbai
Dr Saurabh Patle
RESEARCH TOPIC
Study of expected date of discharge and its impact
on discharge process
INTERNSHIPS
Second: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
1. Resident Medical Officer, Hope Multispecialty Hospital,
Pune (1 year 7 months)
2. Hospital Administrator & Consulting Doctor,
Prerna Trust, Pune (1 year)
Mr Shailendra Soni
RESEARCH TOPIC
Innovative marketing strategies for Hospitals
INTERNSHIPS
First: NMMC General Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Second: Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
WORK EXPERIENCE
54 months54 months
Managing Supervisor/Assistant Director,
Ministry of Labour & Employment, Chandigarh
Dr Shelly Yadav
RESEARCH TOPIC
Impact of ergonomic planning in
Obstetrics department
INTERNSHIPS
First: Sushrusha Hospital, Mumbai
Second: St. Stephens Hospital, New Delhi
8 months
Intern, Bindal Dental Clinic, Panchkula
Dr Shraddha Gore
RESEARCH TOPIC
Prescription audit in a Hospital
INTERNSHIPS
Second: Noble Hospital, Pune
WORK EXPERIENCE
15 months15 months (cumulative)
1. Associate Dentist, Mydentist Clinic, Mumbai (9 months)
2. Associate Dentist, Smile n Shine Clinic, Mumbai (6 months)

Dr Soujanya Sandaka
RESEARCH TOPIC
Activity based costing analysis in a selected
Hospital department
INTERNSHIPS
First: Dr DY Patil Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Second: Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai
18 months
Assistant Dental Surgeon, Change Your Smile
Dental Clinic, Vishakhapatnam
Dr Taniya Navlani
RESEARCH TOPIC
Planning and designing of Radiology
department
INTERNSHIPS
First: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General
Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Ruby Hall Clinic, PuneSecond: Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
WORK EXPERIENCE
15 months
Senior Lecturer, Agrawal Coaching Institute, Indore
Dr Sonali Manke
RESEARCH TOPIC
Extended working hours of health care professionals
and its impact on patient care
INTERNSHIPS
First: King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
1. Senior Resident Medical Officer, Critical care unit, Shri Krishna
Hrudayalaya, Nagpur
2. Resident Medical Officer, Hi-Tech Hospital, Nagpur (14 months)
3. Resident Medical Officer, Hope Hospital, Nagpur (2008-2009)
4. Resident Medical Officer, Madan Hospital, Nagpur (2008)
Dr Sonali Divate
RESEARCH TOPIC
Quality management in operation theatres
using lean techniques
INTERNSHIPS
First: Jagjivan Ram Western Railway Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Cumballa Hill Hospital & Heart Institute, Mumbai
12 months
Occupational Therapist, Pediakare Rehabilitation Centre,
Mumbai
Dr Siva Prasad Rao B
RESEARCH TOPIC
Assessing the impact of marketing strategies on
financial performance of Hospital: A study of selected
small, medium and large Hospitals in India
INTERNSHIPS
Second: Bombay Hospital & MedicalSecond: Bombay Hospital & Medical
Research Centre, Mumbai
WORK EXPERIENCE
7 months
Casualty Medical Officer, Rural Development Trust,
Bathalapalli, Anantapur
BDS, GITAM Dental College,
Visakhapatnam
BDS, Modern Dental College
& Research Centre, Indore
Dr Usha Deepthi Sakhinana
RESEARCH TOPIC
Role of preventive health check-ups in Hospital
performance
INTERNSHIPS
First: Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
Fresher
BDS, Gitam Dental College,
Visakhapatnam
BOTh, Seth GS Medical
College, Mumbai
BHMS, Nagpur college of
Homoeopathy & Hospital, Nagpur
MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi Institute
of Medical Sciences, Kapada

Dr Vaibhav
RESEARCH TOPIC
Health care marketing: building trust through
social media
INTERNSHIPS
First: Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Pushpawati Singhania Research
Institute, New DelhiInstitute, New Delhi
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Mr Venkappa Sirigiri
RESEARCH TOPIC
Use of decision support system in preventive
health check-up
INTERNSHIPS
First: Seth VC Gandhi & MA Vora General
Rajawdi Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Christian Medical College, LudhianaSecond: Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
WORK EXPERIENCE
11 months
Family Business, SV Ayurvedic Agencies, Nandyal
Mr Venkata Surya Kiran
Mallavarapu
RESEARCH TOPIC
Pharmaceutical management in teaching tertiary
Hospital in Visakhapatnam
INTERNSHIPS
First: Smt. MT Agarwal Municipal General
Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Christian Medical College,Second: Christian Medical College, Vellore
WORK EXPERIENCE
11 months
Assistant Manager & Physics Teacher,
Won World School, Visakhapatnam
Mr Vinay Borse
RESEARCH TOPIC
Study on cost and perceptions of pharmacist on
analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs
INTERNSHIPS
First: BARC Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Bombay Hospital & Medical
ReseaResearch Centre, Mumbai
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fresher
Dr Vitthal Uttamrao Shinde
RESEARCH TOPIC
To assess expectation & satisfaction of medical
tourism patients treated in Mumbai's private
Hospitals
INTERNSHIPS
First: King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Second: Bhatia Hospital, MumbaiSecond: Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai
WORK EXPERIENCE
Resident Medical Officer, Nova Specialty Hospital,
Mumbai (54 months)
Resident Medical Officer, Dr. Gandhi Nursing Home,
Mumbai (15 months)
Resident Medical OResident Medical Officer, Niramaya Hospital,
Mumbai (7 months)
Dr Yashvi Grover
RESEARCH TOPIC
Preventive screening and awareness programs
as marketing strategy for private Hospitals
INTERNSHIPS
First: MGM New Bombay Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Second: Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
Fresher
B Pharm, Government College
of Pharmacy, Aurangabad
BAMS, KG Mittal College, Mumbai
BDS, Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge
Institute of Dental Sciences, Chandigarh
B Tech IT, Kottam College of
Engineering, Kurnool
B Pharm, University College of
Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Visakhapatnam
BPTh, Institute of Rehabilitation
Medicine & Allied Sciences,
New Delhi

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MHA - HO Class profile according to Undergraduation
MHA - HO Class profile according to Work experience

Right from the recommendations of Bhore committee report in 1946, to the recent NHP 2002 and
the NRHM documents, all highlight the importance of training of public health professionals as an
essential requirement for the improvement of the health situation in the country. In wake of the
public health problems being faced by the country in the social, cultural and economic context,
there is an increased need to emphasize on social epidemiology. The Masters of Public health at
TISS caters to the need for trained human power and helps in the building and maintenance of
public health with a special focus on Social Epidemiology. This programme explores elaborately
thethe link between the social determinants and health of the population along with strong
methodological and technical foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics, quantitative analysis,
qualitative analysis and national and international public health policies. The students are also
given courses on health finance, public health management and health communication so as to be
equipped to handle multifaceted roles. This programme is covered over the span of four semesters,
with emphasis given to research related courses and development of public health paradigms. The
eclectic mix of students from various educational backgrounds and work experiences adds new
perspectivesperspectives and knowledge on various issues pertaining to public health. Polished by excellent
faculty in knowledge and skills to handle all aspects of national and international public health
issues, and further honed in community interaction and research skills by multiple internships, the
course ordains students to shine bright in the public health scene, be it rural or urban, national or
global. Alumni of the course are placed and doing exceptionally well in a variety of fields and
situations such as national and state level government health programmes, surveillance,
monitoring and evaluation organisations and programmes,health advocacy groups, NGOs, CSR,
healthcahealthcare consultancies, health insurance firms, healthcare IT companies, research organisations,
community based health programmes, pharmaceutical and medical instrumentation companies.
As epidemiologists, students develop the capability to weigh, balance, contrast and implement,
and over the years, TISS has spawned a generation of superlative public health professionals.
The MPH course consists of 3 internships, one each at the end of second, third and fourth
semester. The first two internship duration is of eight weeks and last block internship is for four
weeks.
The First Internship
TheThe first internship primarily focuses on the urban slums of Mumbai. It is designed to give important
insight into the prevailing health issues of urban slums through socio- demographic profiling of the
community. Individual, quantitative studies are carried out on population sub-groups residing in the
community for elaborate understanding. Detailed analysis of several factors such as,
socioeconomic status, health status, morbidity pattern, utilization of health care services and
expenditure for healthcare are undertaken.
InteInternships also have a dimension of global exposure with selected students getting an exclusive
opportunity to attend international summer internship at University of Minnesota.
Organizations Facilitating First Internship
· Aastha Parivaar
· Family Planning Associations of India
· Magic Bus
· Young Men's Christian Association
·· Young Women's Christian Association
· Community Outreach Programme
· Vijay Krida Mandal
The Second Internship
TheThe second internship is designed to understand health and its determinants typical to rural
communities. Students are encouraged to carry out research on a public health situation and social
issues pertinent to the particular community and suggest suitable practical recommendations for
improvement. The activities included detailed community mapping, addressing health issues and
qualitatively exploring the social determinants of the particular health problem.
INTRODUCTION
INTERNSHIPS
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN SOCIAL
EPIDEMIOLOGY

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