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Pledged to Excel
th st Placement week : December 13 - 21

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), established in the year 1936, celebrated the Platinum
Jubilee of its existence in 2011. The glorious history of TISS echoes the vision of social service and
process of change initiated 75 years ago. 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 Tata Institute of Social Sciences is the Centre of Excellence in the field of Health through its
dedicated School of Health Systems Studies (SHSS). This School conducts Masters Programs in
Health Administration, Hospital Administrations, Public Health in Social Epidemiology and Public
Health in Health Policy, Economics and Finance. These programs prepare the students for
managerial and leadership roles in their respective areas and train them to carry out basic quality
work and policy research on diverse health issues. The value framework of the School of Health
Systems Studies - 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.
Admission to the Masters programs is based on merit through an All India Entrance Test and
selection process. The students undergo two years of education and skill building. The curriculum
integrates theory with internships each semester in different health and hospital settings over a
period of two years along with the block placement prior to graduation. All students complete a
dissertation of publishable quality. A number of organizations 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.
The TISS remains socially responsible and true to changing times by continually strengthening
curriculum and introducing theory and skill courses in emerging areas. First batch of Master of
Public Health in Health Policy, Economics and Finance introduced in 2010 graduated in 2012.
Alumni of SHSS are making meaningful contribution to health sector in all parts of the country and
abroad.
I feel proud to present the 2013 - 15 batch of talented, socially conscientious and committed
students who will graduate in May 2015. 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
meaningful and most productive contribution to your organization and society.
S. Parasuraman
Message From
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Director, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Director
2 School of Health Systems Studies 2013 - 2015

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The Institute has come a long way in the last three decades in working in the field of health in terms
of training, research and extension. Started as a one-semester programme on Certificate in
Hospital Administration in 1980, today, the Institute boasts of 4 postgraduate degree programmes,
two doctoral programmes and three diploma programmes in the field of health. The alumni of these
programmes are occupying leadership positions in the health sector in India and abroad.
This year, 4 postgraduate degree programme students will be attending campus placement. While
MHA (Health) students are equipped to undertake leadership role in planning and implementing
healthcare programmes in the government and non-government sectors, MHA (Hospital) students
are trained to take up leadership role in hospitals and hospital consultancy organizations. In
addition, both the programme students are trained in health related sectors like insurance and
information technology. The students have very strong understanding of their respective health and
hospital fields and are strongly moulded and mentored in managing health and hospital
organizations. There are 36 students in the MHA (Health) programme and 41 students in the MHA
(Hospital) programme.
Master of Public Health (MPH) in Social Epidemiology is a unique programme in the sense, the
focus of the programme is on social epidemiology. The students have very strong orientation
in research skills and have good understanding of the epidemiology of both communicable and
non-communicable diseases. These students will be excellent researchers and analysts in public
health field. There are 28 students in this programme. MPH in Health Policy, Economics and
Finance is relatively a new programme and the fourth batch will be passing out this year. This
programme is developed in collaboration with London School of Economics (LSE). These
students have strong orientation in economic evaluation of health programmes and
interventions and have excellent skills in health policy research and analysis. There are 16
students in this programme for campus placement.
The strength of all our programmes is strong emphasis on practical training and research skills.
Every semester, the students are placed in organizations and communities related to their
respective fields to understand and learn the “real world”, where they will be employed later. These
students are ready to take-up the challenges before them in the health sector. Without hesitation, I
can vouch that these students are going to make a positive difference and impact on the
organizations that are going to recruit them. I wish them all success.
Dr. C. A. K. Yesudian
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Vision
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 centred 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.
Mission
In pursuance of its vision and guiding principles, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences
organises teaching programmes to facilitate the development of competent and
committed professionals for practice, research & teaching; undertakes research;
develops & disseminates knowledge; & reaches out to the larger community
through extension, at the local, regional, national & international levels.
Deriving from the vision, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences is guided
by the following values
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Appreciation of and respect for freedom of expression and cultural,
ideological and intellectual diversity.
l Equal opportunities for all and non-discrimination on grounds of caste,
class, gender, sexual preferences, religion, and disability.
l Accountability and transparency in all work matters.
l Decision-making in management and organizational processes, which is
collective, participatory and non - hierarchical.
l Pedagogy which is participatory and experiential, fostering dialogue,
mutual learning and critical reflection.
l Emphasis on rigor, creativity & innovation in academic activities.
l Recognition of the synergy resulting from teamwork, including multi
disciplinary perspectives &trans - disciplinary collaborations.
l Development of inter-linkages across teaching, research & extension.
l Fostering of a spirit of self-reflection and critical appreciation.

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RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
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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 health care 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 include the
London School of Economics and Political Science - 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 USA 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 have been roped in by BMC 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 Eduprenuer 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 N AAC 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.

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (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, Afghanistan
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.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS STUDIES
Continuing 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 sector. 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 a 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 working 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 HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
The 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, with 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, carry a mature
understanding of the intricacies of the macro as well as micro aspects of the healthcare field.

MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
The 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 like CSR, insurance, consulting and healthcare IT.
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 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. This 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.
“The history of the world is full of people who rose to leadership,
by sheer force of self-confidence, bravery and tenacity.”
- MAHATMA GANDHI

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 A. D. 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 V. N. Purav Marg. 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–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 include:
THE SIR DORABJI TATA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The 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 post-graduate students and M.Phil./Ph.D. scholars. It subscribes to
over200 scholarly journals and has over 1,600 audio-visual materials. It 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 has recognized it as a Document Delivery Centre.

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 counsellors 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.
CONVENTION CENTRE
The 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 seated 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. A stroll through the campus is more like a walk in the woods, with each tree and
shrub growing and proliferating on its own, albeit not wildly.

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)
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
TISS 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. 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. 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 & 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 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
in2010.
This programme focuses on the economics and finance of health care provisions and the nature
of policy changes needed to make health care accessible. 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
These priorities reflect the current health policy priorities in India & the research strengths of
both institutions.
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Post 2009, SHSS centre has collaborated with 4 international partners to strengthen its MPH and MHA
programmes and research in public health areas.
ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACADEMIC COOPERATION
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship partners the School of Health Systems Studies under the aegis of Tata
Institute of Social Sciences with 12 European universities
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS INCLUDE
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l Minnesota State University (U.S.A)
l Swiss TPH (Switzerland)
l Texa A&M University (U.S.A)
l Lund University (Sweden)
l Albert - Ludwigs – University of Freiburg (Germany)
l Freie University Berlin (Germany)
l International Institute for Geo - information Science and Earth Observation (The Netherlands)
l Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway)
l Politecnicodi Milano (Italy)
l University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
l University of Deusto (Spain)
l University of Leuven (Belgium)
l University Pierre and Marie Curie (France)
l Vilnius University (Lithuania)

OUR ESTEEMED FACULTY
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS STUDIES
Prof. C. A. K. Yesudian, M.A., Ph.D., Dean
Prof. Geeta Sethi, LSE - TISS Chair Professor
Ms. Lucky Singh, M.Sc, M.Phil, Assistant Professor
CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Dr. Shalini Bharat, M.A. Ph.D., Professor and Chairperson
Dr. Anil Kumar, M.Sc., Ph.D., Professor
Dr. Sivakami Muthusamy, M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor
Dr. Hemal Shroff, M.A., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
CENTRE FOR HEALTH POLICY, PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Dr. Shankar Das, M.Sc., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Professor and Chairperson
Dr. Kanchan Mukherjee, M.D., M.Sc., D.P.H., A.F.I.H., Associate Professor
Dr. Soumitra Ghosh, M.A., M.P.S., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Dr. Bal Rakshase, M.A., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
Dr. Harshad Thakur, M.D., D.B.M., Professor and Chairperson
Dr. Mathew George, M.P.H., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Dr. Narendra Kakade, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Dr. Nilesh Gawde, M.D., D.B.M., Diploma in Clinical Research, Assistant Professor
CENTRE FOR HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT
Dr. M. Mariappan, M.H.M., Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chairperson
Dr. V. Gowri, M.A., DHA, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Dr. Feroz Ikbal, M.H.A., Ph.D., Assistant Professor

FACULTY SPEAKS
"During my interactions, I find that the current batch of MHA and MPH students as
very competent. I am sure that their employers will find them highly productive. I wish
them all the best for their endeavors."
Dr. Anil Kumar K, Professor, Center for Health and Social Sciences, School of Health Systems Studies.
"A combination of classroom sessions, field work in the form of internships and the
varied educational backgrounds of the batch helped as we discussed concepts,
exchanged experiences and the practical application of them over the two year
journey. At the end of it, I must say that students from the SHSS batch of 2013-15
have been an incredible bunch to work with. Their skills and passion make them
appropriate choices for the positions on offer in any organisation which focuses on
health. I am sure they will be excellent assets wherever they are selected".
Dr.Sivakami Muthusamy, Associate Professor, Center for Health and Social Sciences, School of Health Systems Studies.
"SHSS, prepares professional health care managers to take up the challenges of the
Indian health care sector by equipping with competencies on theoretical
knowledge and practical applied skills in the field of Health care Administration. The
current batch (2013-15) has accomplished these through their class room learning
about the programmatic, financial, human resource and information system based issues
in the health care sector. This understanding was experienced and tested out in the field
through their internships with the government and non-government health care delivery
systems in urban and rural settings. ”
Dr. Mathew George, Assistant Professor, Center for Public Health, School of Health Systems Studies.
“SHSS batch of 2013-15 was always willing to learn and had the ability to learn. With
the strong foundation of the conceptual knowledge from the class room and the practical
knowledge through the rigorous internships, they are ready to be in the board rooms.
Most of them have high emotional quotient which make them fit for leadership positions.
The strong academic foundation TISS provided would make them human service
professionals sensible and sensitive to the healthcare needs of the society.”
Dr.FerozIkbal, Ph.D Assistant Professor, Centre for Hospital Management, School of Health systems studies.
“Teaching SHSS Students at Tata Institute of Social Sciences has been an experience to
cherish. The students of this batch are not only focused and committed but also have
competency and expertise to excel. They come across as an incredible bunch possessing
collaborative leadership skills and intellectual dexterity. I am certain they will prove to be
invaluable assets to the organizations they join.”
Dr. Sunil Bandekar, Medical Superintendent, Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai

OUR ILLUSTRIOUS ALUMNI
TISS over the years has been known for its unique ways of combining management principles
with social awareness. This has ensured that TISS students have left their indelible impressions
on the corporate as well as the social front. Following are some of the TISSians who have
carved a niche for themselves in healthcare.
Dr. Avinash Supe, M.S., DHA,
Dean, Sion Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Santosh Shetty
Executive director & COO at KokilabenDhirubhaiAmbani Hospital
Dr. Sameer A. Khan
CEO, Rockland Hospitals Group, New Delhi
Dr. Dinesh Nair
Sr. Health Specialist, The World Bank
Dr. Rana Mehta
Executive Director, Healthcare Advisory,
Price Water House Coopers, India
Mr. Neeraj Lal
CEO, Sunshine Global Hospitals, Surat.
Mr. Keerti Bhusan Pradhan
Senior Consultant and Strategic Advisor-
Healthcare at Health Advisory Services, Chandigarh
Dr. Pravin Swamy
Head of Operations
Hinduja Hospital, Khar
Dr. Dipali S. Jawalkar
Chief Medical Officer
ReInsurance Group of America
Ms. Mini Varghese
National Programme Manager, Micronutrient Initiative
Cyrus Engineer
Country Director, JHU Afghanistan, Asst. Lecturer,
International Health at Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Somil Nagpal
Sr. Health Specialist, South Asia Region,
The World Bank
Dr. Sarita V. Khobrekar
Fellow- Patient Safety and Quality
John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, USA.
Dr. Tushar Kr Desai
Vice President -Project Healthcare
Reliance Industries Limited
Dr. Noel Coutinho
Associate Director, Health Insurance Services,
Reinsurance Group of America
Dr. Atul Adaniya
Asst. Medical Director
H N Hospital, Mumbai
Mr. Sumesh Babu Karivelil
NextGen Application Analyst, Trivergent Health Alliance
Silver Spring, Maryland
Dr. Milind D Inamdar
Purchase Head
Narayan Hrudalaya, Bangalore
Dr. Himangi Bhardwaj Mehrotra
Senior Health Advisor at British High Commission,
New Delhi.

Why Recruit at TISS
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 agents 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 our students have 3 internships of 2 months duration each, a summer internship and a
blockplacement. Such a comprehensive curriculum gives our students the knowledge, skill and insight
toadd 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.
We have adiverse pot pourri of students with varied profiles and arrange of experience in various
sectors in the healthcare industry which opens a wide scope and flexibility of options for our recruiters
to choose from.
“Creating quality healthcare leadership is an
integral part of the DNA of School of Health
Systems studies at T.I.S.S. We make an effort
to develop young leaders to manage the
healthcare institutions by offering unique
learning opportunities through class room
learning and field training. SHSS students
learn to ensure greater value to all stakeholders.
Batch of 2013-2015 can be great assets to
any healthcare organisation in the world.”
“The programmatic skills of students of SHSS batch
of 2013-15 are supported with their research
capacity to understand and analyse issues of the
health sector based on evidence and methodological
rigor, which will be a unique combination."
Dr. Mathew George,
Assistant Professor, Center for Public Health, School of Health Systems Studies.
Dr.M.Mariappan
Chairperson, Center for Hospital Management School of Health Systems Studies

IT & CONSULTANCY
TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
State Health Systems Resource Centres

MASTER OF HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
Introduction
Hospitals and healthcare facility providers as we see them today; are becoming some of the most
complex and fluid organizations to manage in the times to come. 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, the 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
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 conceptual clarity through class presentations, case
studies and group tasks simulating decision making in the hospital environment. Keeping in 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 would undergo six months of arduous 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.

Internships
“What the mind does not know, the eyes do not see”… Keeping this very maxim in mind, the sequence of theory
subjects and internships has been framed to ensure that students know exactly what they are expected to learn
and apply during each of the three, eight-week long internships that they would be credited for in the course of
their degree.
After 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 like 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 D Y Patil Hospital to name a few. Students would understand the
hospital as a system and take up four clinical and support departments each for detailed analysis and report
preparation. Additionally 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 like CMC Vellore, Sir
Gangaram Hospital, P. D. Hinduja, Breachcandy, KokilabenDhirubhaiAmbani Hospital, Ruby Hall, Aditya Birla
Hospital etc. This time, the students undertake three case studies in various areas of operations, Gap analysis for
accreditation, patient satisfaction 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 like the Apollo Group of Hospitals, the Fortis Group, the Max Group,
Manipal Group of Hospitals, Aster DM etc. In this posting 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 uncompensated in their choice of healthcare
organizations like charitable hospitals, NGOs, consultancies, healthcare IT or insurance companies for a whole
month rendering their knowledge and skills as they would in the organizations they would soon join.
“Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success;
leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against
the right wall.” – Stephen Covey

Research
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 under the
guidance of both school faculty as well as industry experts 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
practical approach with scientific research base towards the topic.
The research project is an attempt to enable the student either 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 and actual 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:
l Quality: Planning, Improvement, Assessment and Evaluation
l Operations and Project Management
l Hospital Planning: Greenfield Hospitals and Energy Savings Measures in Hospitals
l Organizational Behavior in Healthcare Industry
l Human Resource Management in Hospitals and Healthcare
l Information and Communication Technology in Healthcare Industry
l Hospital and Healthcare Marketing
l Business Intelligence and Strategic Management in Hospital and Healthcare
At the end of two year program, course structure 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 Wise list of courses
Master of Hospital Administration
Semester Course Code Course Name Credits
FC 1
FC 2
FC 3
FC 4
SFC 1
SFC 2
SFC 3
SFC 4
SFC 5
RM
MBC 1
MBC 2
MBC 3
Understanding Society, Culture and Identity
Understanding Developing Economies
India's Development Experience
Understanding India's Political Structure
Social Science Perspective on Health
Basic Economics and Health Economics
Research Methodology I: Quantitative Methods
Research Methodology II: Qualitative Methods
Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Research Methodology
Principles of Health Services Management
Evolution of Health Services
Organization Behavior
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
I
II
MBC 4
MBC 5
MBC 6
HO 2
HO 3
HO 4
Financial Accounting
Human Resources Management and Labor Legislation
Materials Management
Organization and Administration of Supportive Services
Organization and Administration of Clinical and Super
Specialty Services
Hospital Planning
First Internship(8 Weeks)
2
2
2
2
3
2
8
MBC 7
MBC 9
HO 1
HO 5
HO 7
HO 8
HO 9
Operations Research
Strategic Management in Health Care Settings
Management Accounting
Legal Framework for Hospitals
Management of Medical Staff, Clinical Services
and Medical Committees
Medical Technology Management
Quality Management
Second Internship (8 weeks)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
8
MBC 8
HO 6
HO 11
HO 10
HO 12
Health Insurance
Systems Development and Information Resource
Management in Hospitals
Financial Management
Marketing Management
Business Development Strategies
Third Internship (8 Weeks)
Project Work
2
3
222
8
4
III
IV
Total Credits in Master of Hospital Administration 90

Dr. Abel George
26 years
Qualification: B.D.S
Dr. Aditya Gosawi
29 years
Qualification: M.B.B.S
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Robotic Surgery in tertiary care : A study from
patients and providers perspective.
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial Hospital,
Central Railway, Mumbai
Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
3 years 9 months (Cumulative)
a) Resident Medical Officer, Kokilaben Dhirubhai
Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
b) Junior Resident Doctor, Radiation Medicine Centre,
BARC, C/O Tata Memorial Hospital , Mumbai.
c) Asst. Lecturer Dept Of Physiology , Dr. D Y PATIL
Medical College, Navi Mumbai
d) Medical Officer, Primary Health Centre, Satara
:
:
Mr. Abhik Ghosh
27 years
Qualification : B.SC. (Bio. Science),
D.M.L.T.
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Quality Management in selective services of a Hospital
The Centenary Hospital, Mumbai
Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune
3 years 6 months (Cumulative)
a) Junior Scientific Officer at Super Religare Laboratories
ltd (S.R.L.), Fortis Hospital, Kolkata.
b.) Junior Laboratory Technician, Advanced Medicare
and Research Institute (A.M.R.I.),Kolkata.
c) Junior Laboratory Technician, Medica North
Bengal Clinic, Siliguri.
:
:
Marketing of a specialised service in a tertiary care
Hospital using “SAVE" method
Jagjivan Ram Western Railway Hospital, Mumbai
St. Lourdes Hospital, Cochin, Kerela
1 year 6 months (Cumulative)
a) Non PG Resident, Christian Medical College,
Ludhiana.
b) Resident Dentist, Santhigiri Ashram Hospital,
Aluva, Kerala
:
:

Research Project :
Dr. Akanksha Pardeshi
25 years
Dr. Amrit Pal Kaur
27 years
Dr. Anjali Salunke
39 years
Qualification : B.A.M.S
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Nosocomial Infection Control Measures Practiced in
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
2 years
Dentist, Dental Care Implant and Esthetic Clinic,
Chandigarh
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Nurse-Patient Communication in In-patient Ward.
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial Hospital,
Central Railway, Mumbai
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital &
Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
13 years
Medical Consultant, Om Sai Clinic, Mumbai
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Planning considerations in Hospitals with
a primary focus on the concept of
'Green Hospitals'
Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai
Fresher
:
:

Dr. Ankita Jain
25 years
Ms. Bhaveshri Chauhan
26 years
Qualification : M.Sc. Microbiology
Dr. Deepti Rai
25 years
Research Project :
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Quality Management in Radiology department in
a Tertiary Care Hospital
S.L.Raheja hospital (A Fortis Associate), Mumbai
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital &
Research Center, Pune
2 years
Deputy Manager Quality, Altimate Envirocare
Asia Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Employee Engagement- A tool for increasing
Hospital performance.
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital &
Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
Fresher
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
A Study on TPA work process in Hospital - Issues
& Challenges
Bhaba Atomic Research Centre Hospital, Mumbai
Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai
Fresher
:
:

Dr. Dharam S. Meena
26 years
Qualification: B.H.M.S
Ms. Elchi Lall
24 years
Qualification : B.Tech
(Biomedical)
Mr. G. Rajesh
24 years
Qualification: B. Pharm
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Total Productive Maintenance- A case study
on Selected Hospital
MGM Hospital, Mumbai.
Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru
Fresher
:
:
Developing Strategies for making a Hospital a
preferred destination for Medical Value Travel
Prince Aly Khan Hospital, Mumbai
Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, New Delhi
12 months
House Physician, Dr. B. R. Sur Homeopathic
Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre
(Govt. of Delhi)
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Human Resource Planning in a Tertiary Care Hospital
K B Bhabha Hospital, Mumbai
Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
6 months
Junior pharmacist, Image Hospital, Hyderabad
:
:

Dr. Gitanjali Taware
32 years
Qualification: B.A.M.S.
Dr. Jagadisan . S
26 years
Research Project :
Dr. Krishna Sudheer Naik. D
28 years
Qualification : B.Pharm, Pharm. D
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Inventory Management in a Blood Bank of an Hospital
Port Trust Hospital, Mumbai
Madras Medical Mission, Chennai
1 year 6 months
Asst. Dental Surgeon, Balaji Dental Clinic, Chennai.
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Costs Benefit Analysis of Path Lab services,
In - House vs. Outsourced
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical
Research Institute, Mumbai
6 years (Cumulative)
a) Consultant, Anjali Mukerjee Health Total, Mumbai
RMO, Manek Nursing Home, Mumbai
b) Consultant, Hedgewar ( Tertiary Care) Hospital,
Aurangabad
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Implementation of HMIS in Hospitals
Bhaba Atomic Reserach Centre Hospital, Mumbai
Godrej Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2 years
Clinical & Hospital Pharmacist, Rural Development
Trust Hospitals, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
:
:

Research Project :
Dr. Namrata Suryawanshi
28 years
Qualification : M.B.B.S
Mr. Nishant Tare
23 years
Qualification : B. Pharm
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Customer Relationship Management in
Tertiary Care Hospital
BSES MG Hospital Managed By Brahma Kumari,
Mumbai
Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune
Fresher
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Trending towards Patient-Centric Management
System
KEM Hospital, Pune
16 months (Cumulative)
a) Medical Officer, Saraswati Hospital, Jalgaon
b) General Practitioner, Private Clinic, Pune
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
PERT CPM Analysis in the Emergency services
of selected hospital
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai
Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai
2 years (Cumulative)
a) Analyst, Axtria-Ingenious Insights, Gurgaon
b) Research Analyst , i3 Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon
:
:
Ms. Priyadarshini Mittal
25 years
Qualification: B.A (Mathematics)

Mr. Pulkit Kumar
24 years
Qualification : B.Tech
(Electrical & Electronics)
Dr. V Rachna
27 years
Research Project :
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Developing performance indicators for a Hospital
Holy Family Hospital and Medical Research Centre,
Mumbai.
Godrej Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2 years 4 months
Asst. Dental Surgeon, Happy Dental Clinic
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Procurement process in tertiary care Hospital
and the role of IT in the procurement process
MGM Hospital, Mumbai
Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi
12 Months
Asst. Operations Manager,
Reach International, New Delhi
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Competency Mapping of middle level managers
in the Hospital
K.B. Bhabha Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai
5 months
Nursing Tutor, M.M. Singhi Institute of Nursing,
Rajasthan Hospital, Ahmedabad
:
:
Ms. Rachana Chauhan
23 years
Qualification : B.Sc. (Nursing)

Dr. Raminder Kaur
26 years
Qualification : B.D.S
Ms. Ranjana Paikra
28 years
Qualification : B.P.T
Research Project :
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Study on efficiency of material management in
100 bedded hospital
Tata Memorial Research Centre, Mumbai
Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai
3 months
Physiotherapist, Mittal Cancer and Neurology
Hospital, Raipur (C.G.)
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Patient Care Management for Surgical Safety -
A case study
K.B. Bhabha Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai
Cumballa Hill Hospital and Heart Institute, Mumbai
Fresher
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Service Quality Assessment of Hospitals
using SERVQUAL
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru
12 months
Recruiter, Allegis Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
:
:
Ms. Renuka Radhakrishnan
22 years
Qualification : B.Sc
(Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)

Ms. Roopali Sant
22 years
Qualification: B.M.S
Dr. Ruchita Kothari
23 years
Qualification: B. Pharm
Research Project :
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Study on the use and effectiveness of Digital Social
Media as a Marketing Strategy for selected hospital
Prince Aly Khan Hospital, Mumbai
Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
3 months
Junior Pharmacist, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai.
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Employee Retention Programme in Hospital
Shushrusha Co-operative Hospital, Mumbai
Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
Fresher
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
A study on the Internal Evaluation of the quality
in Imaging Department of a NABH Accredited
Hospital.
Inlaks General Hospital, Mumbai
Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai
a) Asst. Dental Surgeon, Private Dental Clinic,
Chandigarh
b) Consultant (Dental surgery), Vitista General
Hospital Jammu, J&K.
:
:
Dr. Sakshi Sapru
26 years

Dr. Sandhya Yadav
25 years
Dr. Santosh Prusty
26 years
Qualification: M.B.B.S
Research Project :
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Study of Hospital Information Systems and
Mobile Technology in improving Outpatient
and Diagnostics services.
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital,
Mumbai
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
12 months
Programmer Analyst, Cognizant Technology
Solutions India Private Ltd.
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Business Intelligence in Hospital
Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital,
Mumbai
Pushpawati Singhania Hospital and Research
Institute, New Delhi
16 months
Asst. Dental Surgeon, Satyawati Dental Clinic,
Rewari
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Total Quality Management in Surgical Suites :
A Study based on Donabedian Model
(Structure, Process and Outcome)
Topiwala National Medical College &
BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai Central.
Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre,
Mumbai
Fresher
:
:
Ms. Shruti Trivedi
24 years
Qualification : B.Tech Biotechnology

Dr. Siddhartha Dash
26 years
Dr. Sunil Sahu
26 years
Research Project :
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Equipment Planning & Procurement Process
In Hospital
Rajawadi Hospital, Mumbai
Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai
2 years 10 months
Asst. Dental Surgeon, Dr. Dhobley's Multispeciality, Dental Clinic
& Tobacco De-addiction Centre, Nagpur
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Role Of Third Party Administrator's (TPA) in
the Discharge Process and its effect on
Patient's Satisfaction.
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
1 year 9 months
Physiotherapist , Apollo Hospitals Enterprise ltd.
(AHEL)
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Disaster Preparedness in Government Hospital
in Mumbai
Topiwala National Medical College & Nair Hospital,
Mumbai
Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre,
Mumbai
a) ART Medical Officer, MDACS
b) General Duty Medical Officer,
Naval Hospital Powai, Naval Dockyard,
Mumbai
:
:
Dr. Vaishali Bodele
29 years

Research Project :
Dr. Vibhutibhushan Rahate
28 years
Dr. Vrinda Chaturvedi
24 years
Qualification: B.H.M.S
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Supply Chain Management – A study of
Medicines and Consumables in Tertiary
Care Hospital
Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Center,
Pune
12 months
Resident Medical Officer, Upcharya Hospital,
Nagpur
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Operation Management In Casualty in a
Corporate Hospital
K.B. Bhabha Hospital, Mumbai
Noble Hospital, Pune
7 months
Resident Doctor, Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital,
Pune
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Business Process Reengineering of Operation
Theatre in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Jagjivan Ram Western Railway Hospital, Mumbai
Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi
Fresher
:
:
Dr. Aniket Galande
27 years

Ms. Mitali Malani
24 years
Qualification : B.Sc (Nursing)
Mr. Rafeeque Kamran
24 years
Qualification: B.Sc (Nursing)
Research Project :
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Benchmarking & Standardization of OPD and
Diagnostic Services
Holy Family Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai
P.D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai
a) Resident Medical Officer, Sai Baba Heart Institute &
Research centre, Nasik.
b) Asst. Doctor, Hormocare Superspeciality
(Endocrine) Clinic, Nasik
:
:
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
A study on Experiences of Patients in an
Oncology ward
Holy Spirit Hospital, Mumbai
P.D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical
Research Centre, Mumbai
14 months
H.R. Executive, Criticare Multi Speciality Hospital
and Research Centre, Mumbai
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Using Work Force Practices to Drive Quality
Improvements in Hospitals
Topiwala National Medical College & Nair Hospital, Mumbai
Christian Medical College, Vellore
a) Staff Nurse, Calicut Govt. Medical College, Kerala
b) Hospital Inspection and Medical Verification Officer,
United India Insurance Co Ltd. Kerala
:
:
Dr. Pallavi Nagwanshi
25 years
Qualification: B.A.M.S

Dr. Suhas Monga
24 years
Dr. Ashutosh Patil
32 years
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
To study the Hospital Information System of a
Tertiary Care Hospital
Holy Spirit Hospital, Mumbai
St. Stephen's Hospital, New Delhi
Fresher
:
:
Research Project :
Internships :
First Internship
Second Internship
Work Experience :
Comparative Study of patient Safety Protocols
between a JCI Accredited Hospital and a NABH
Accredited Hospital
Christian Medical College, Vellore
5 years and 9 Months
Physiotherapist, Fortis Hospitals Mulund, Mumbai
:
:

Graduation profile of MHA Hospital
Administration 2013-15
M.B.B.S
B.D.S
B.A.M.S
B.P.T
B.Sc Nursing
B.Pharm
B.Tech
Arts and Science
B.H.M.S
B.M.S
M.Sc
Pharm D
Experience profile of MHA Hospital
Fresher
Upto 11 months
12 - 24 months
More than 24 months
Batch Strength - 41

MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
INTRODUCTION
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.
Over 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 along with very sensitive courses like Social
Science Perspectives on 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.
The 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.
We have been successful in attracting the titans of the health sector like WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA,
NHSRC, SHRC, NRHM, NACO, PATH, CARE, Aga Khan Health Services, ICICI, Infosys, PWC,
Reliance Foundation, Johnson & Johnson and Azim Premji Foundation for our recruitments in the past &
have been successful in making it up to their expectations.

INTERNSHIP
TISS believes that translation of theory into practice is the actual purpose of knowledge. Nurtured with
the same idea, internships not only expose the students to the intricacies of healthcare sector but also
provide them with professional competencies in terms of conceptualization and implementation.
Internships have been therefore assigned maximum credits in the Programme.
Meticulously designed three rounds of internships give them 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. Nevertheless, it enhances communication skills by
working with diverse populations across India.
Selected students get global exposure through the Global Public Health Programme of School of Rural
Public Health (SRPH), Texas A & M University (McAllen Campus), USA under collaboration of TISS and
A & M University Texas.
As a part of internships, students are posted at various renowned organizations like
ALERT India
LEPRA
CARE
Help Age India
AAROHI
Aga Khan Health Services
Smile Foundation
Child in Need Institute (CINI)
SATHI-CEHAT
SEWA
SEARCH
Voluntary Health Association of India
CMC-RUHSA
SNEHA
Institute of Health Management
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Public Health Department of government of Maharashtra etc.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF INTERNSHIP
l Organizations selected for internship are best in the field of healthcare. These organizations have
l As a part of the internship with urban NGOs, the students have studied the organization profiles,
l Additionally, the government Health Service System (Municipal Corporation of Greater
l
Close monitoring and supervision at the internship site by faculty.
tremendously innovated models of healthcare some of which have translated into policies.
program development, implementation and monitoring using logical framework analysis and the
process by which the community is engaged using PRA technique.
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.
l The structure and functioning of the Rural Health Service System is studied from the district level
and below.
l 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
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
“Whatever the mind of an individual can conceive and believe, it can achieve
– Napoleon Hill
l

School of Health Systems Studies 2013 - 2015
School of Health Systems Studies 2013 - 2015

Mr. Aamod Utpal
24 years
Qualification: B. Sc (Hon.)
Biomedical Science
Dissertation Title : An Analysis of Status of Village Health Sanitation
and Nutrition Committee in Araria District of Bihar and Situating its
Functioning in Context of Goals of Decentralization and Communitization.
Internships :
Urban Health System : Public Health Department, Municipal Corporation of Greater
Mumbai (MCGM).
Internship Project : Analytical study of Malaria death cases during
the year 2012-13 in Mumbai.
Urban NGO
Work Experience :
Karmaksha Foundation, Panvel.
Fresher
:
Rural NGO : LEPRA India, Bihar.
Dr. Aarti Agarwal
26 Years
Qualification: B.H.M.S.
PG diploma in Hospital Administration
Dissertation Title : NGOs in Health Sector: Evolution of Programs, an
Exploratory Study in Central Suburban Mumbai.
Dr. Abhishek Kumar Bhagat
27 Years
Internships :
Urban Health System : Public Health Department, Municipal Corporation
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Practices of diagnosis and referral of Tuberculosis
patients among private practitioners, M/East Ward.
Urban NGO
:
Rural NGO : Institute of Health Management, Pachod (IHMP),
Work Experience :
National Society for Equal Opportunities for the
Handicapped (NASEOH), Mumbai.
Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
Fresher
Dissertation Title : Assessment of Public Health Care Organizations
in Comparison with Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) of Balaghat
District of Madhya Pradesh.
Internships :
Urban Health System : Public Health Department Municipal Corporation
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Utilization of services of diabetes clinic
(study of one diabetic clinic) in P/South ward.
Urban NGO
Work Experience :
SAHAS (Somaiya Action for HIV/AIDS Support), Mumbai.
Fresher
:
Rural NGO : CARE India, Bihar.

Dr. Anupkumar Chambhare
26 Years
Dissertation Title : To Study Health Problems of Safai Karmacharis
in Mumbai.
Internships :
Urban Health System : Public Health Department , Municipal Corporation
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Study of prescription practices (treatment) for
Tuberculosis among private practitioners in P/South ward.
Urban NGO
Work Experience :
Helpage India, Mumbai.
Fresher
:
Rural NGO : URMUL Trust, Bajju, Rajasthan.
Dissertation Title : Utilization of Medical Services of Employee State
Insurance Scheme by Industrial Workers In Aurangabad (Maharashtra).
Internships :
Urban Health System : Public Health Department, Municipal
Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Practices of diagnosis and referral of Tuberculosis
patients among private practitioners, M/East Ward.
Urban NGO National Society for Equal Opportunities for the
Handicapped (NASEOH), Mumbai.
:
Dr. Deep Gaygol
28 Years
Qualification: B.H.M.S. ,
P.G. Diploma In Digital And Cyber
Forensic Science And Related Law.
Rural NGO : SATHI-CEHAT, Pune, Maharashtra.
Work Experience : 3 Years 6 Months (Cumulative).
a) R.M.O., Dhanwantari Pediatric Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
b) Private Practice, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
c) Doctor and H.O.D.( Homoeopathy Department),
Shree Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Shegoan, Buldhana, Maharashtra.
Dissertation Title : Maternal Health Seeking Behavior of Oraon Tribe in
Sundargarh District Of Odisha.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Utilization of services of diabetes clinic (study of
one diabetic clinic),in L ward.
Urban NGO
: Karmaksha Foundation, Panvel
Rural NGO : LEPRA India, Odisha
Work Experience : 1 year 6 months (Cumulative).
a) Staff nurse in orthopedic, surgical and medical ward,
b) Ward-in-charge, Holy cross Hospital, Ambikapur, Chattisgarh.
Ms. Deepika Barla
26 Years
Qualification: B.sc Nursing

Dr. Ekta Soni
26 Years
Qualification: B.D.S.
Dissertation Title : A Study on Mukhyamantri Bal Hriday Suraksha Yojna,
Chhattisgarh-perspective of Beneficiaries and Providers.
Internships :
Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
Tuberculosis among private practitioners in M/East, ward.
Urban NGO
: Bombay Leprosy Project (BLP), Mumbai.
Rural NGO : Jan Swasthya Sahyog , Bilaspur , Chattisgarh.
Work Experience : 1year
Assistant dental surgeon, Sahu Clinic, Raipur, Chattisgarh.
Dr. Geetika Vashisth
27 Years
Qualification: B.A.M.S.,
Diploma in Nutrition and
Health Education.
Dissertation Title : Receptivity of Oral Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
for HIV Prevention in High-risk Group of Injecting Drug Users.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Study of prescription practices (treatment)
for Tuberculosis among private practitioners in L ward.
Urban NGO
: Community Aid and Sponsorship Program (CASP), Pune.
Rural NGO : AAROHI, Uttarakhand.
Work Experience : 6 Months.
a) Research Coordinator, Drug Abuse Information, Rehabilitation and
Research Centre (DAIRRC) , India
b) Additional Representative of DAIRRC to the United Nations’
Economic and Social Council.
Dissertation Title : Health Status Of Migrants And Non-Migrants Cycle
Rickshaw Pullers In Delhi : A Comparative Study.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Analytical study of Malaria death cases during
the year 2012-13 in Mumbai.
Urban NGO
: Smile Foundation, Mumbai.
Rural NGO : Seva Mandir, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Work Experience : 1 Year 3 Months (Cumulative).
a) Doctor, Aarogya Clinic, Delhi.
b) Doctor, Rohini Manav Kalyan Sewa Samiti , Delhi.
Dr. Huda Mistry
25 Years
Summer School : Completed Global Public Health Programme at
School of Rural Public Health (McAllen Campus), Texas A & M University, USA

Dr. Kaavya Singh
26 Years
Qualification : B.H.M.S.
Dissertation Title : Study among adolescent Girls about knowledge of
Reproductive Health and Utilization of services under Kishori scheme in
Government Schools of Delhi.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Health behaviours among school Children F/South
Ward.
Urban NGO
Work Experience :
Deep Griha Society, Pune.
Fresher
:
Rural NGO : URMUL Trust, Lunkaransar, Rajasthan.
Dissertation Title : Towards Contribution and Acceptance: A Study
of Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana (RGJAY) in The State of
Maharashtra.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Tuberculosis among private practitioners in M/East ward.
Urban NGO
: Bombay Leprosy Project, Mumbai
Rural NGO : SEWA (Rural), Bharuch, Gujarat.
Work Experience : 1 Year
Research trainee, Department of medicinal chemistry -Drug discovery,
Piramal life sciences limited (PLSL), Mumbai
Dissertation Title : Happiness and its Correlation with Mental Health in
Mumbai City.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Urban NGO
: Deep Griha Society, Pune.
Rural NGO : Institute of Health Management, Pachod (IHMP),
Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
Work Experience : Fresher
Mr. Lalit Thakur
27 Years
Qualification : B.Pharm, M.Pharm
Ms. Karishma Navalkar
23 Years
Qualification : B.Pharm
Internship Project : KAP study of beneficiaries visiting maternity homes,
F/North Ward.

of Greater Mumbai.
Tuberculosis among private practitioners in L ward.
: Community aid sponsorship program (CASP), Pune.
Rural NGO : Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
Dissertation Title : To Study Drug Prescribing pattern for type 2
Diabetes Mellitus and cost of Illness for Public and Private Hospital
Outpatients in Delhi.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project :KAP study of beneficiaries visiting maternity homes,
F/North Ward.
Urban NGO
: National Addiction Research Center (NARC)
Rural NGO : AAROHI , Satoli Village , Uttarakhand.
Ms. Kamini
26 Years
Dissertation Title : Assessment of Awareness, Utilisation Pattern and
Financial Implications of RGJAY ( Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Yojana)
Beneficiaries in Rural Nanded.
Internships :
Urban NGO
Work Experience : 6 Months
RMO, Kunal Hospital, Nagpur.
Dissertation Title : Availability, Accessibility and Affordability of Generic
Medicines to the people- a Study of Jeevandhara Medical Stores in Andhra Pradesh.
Internships :
Urban Health System : Public Health Department ,Municipal Corporation
of Greater Mumbai
Internship Project : Co-morbidities among malnourished Children belonging
to 0-6 age group in M/East ward.
Urban NGO
: Community outreach Program (CORP), Mumbai.
Rural NGO : Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
Work Experience : 2 Years 9 Months (Cumulative).
a) Quality Assurance Executive, Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. Hyderabad.
Dr. Krushna V. Sirmanwar
28 Years
Qualification : B.A.M.S.
Mr. Laxman Chakipuram
26 Years
Qualification : B.Pharma

Dissertation Title : Barriers to Utilization of Health Services by Rural
Elderly: A Study in Akola District of Maharashtra State.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).
Internship Project : Study of Prescription Practices for Tuberculosis among
Private Practitioners, P/South Ward.
Urban NGO
Work Experience :
Help Age India, Andheri (west) , Mumbai.
Fresher
:
Rural NGO : MAHAN Trust, Amravati , Maharashtra.
Dissertation Title : Mobile Medical Unit In Dibrugarh, Assam: A Critical
Analysis Of Its Role As A Healthcare Provider.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai (MCGM)
Internship Project :In-depth KAP study of beneficiaries of maternity homes,
M/East ward.
Urban NGO : CORP (Community Outreach Program), Mumbai.
Rural NGO : CINI Daulatpur , West Bengal
a) MO, NRHM Assam (MMU, Dibrugarh and Naharkatia CHC) .
b) RMO, Aditya Hospitals and Diagnostics, Dibrugarh
c) Resident Doctor, Department of Dermatology and Veneorology,
NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, MoH&FW, GoI.
Dissertation Title : Influence of Domestic Violence on Contraceptive
Use in Women: Qualitative Study - Conducted in New Delhi.
Internships :
Internship Project : Study on the Health Seeking Behaviour of Transgenders
in Sonapur area, Bhandup, S ward.
Urban NGO
CCDT- Committed Communities Development Trust,
Bandra, Mumbai
:
Rural NGO : Institute of Health Management, Pachod (IHMP)
Aurangabad , Maharashtra.
Dr. Nargis A. Nandagavali
25 years
Dr. Pallabi Konwar
28 years
Dr. Neha Singh
26 years

Dissertation Title : Psychological Stress and Economic Burden experienced
by Families of Potential Recipients of Organ Transplants.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Co-morbidities Among Malnourished Children
(0-6 Years) In Shivaji Nagar, M/East ward.
Urban NGO
: Community outreach program (CORP) Mumbai
Rural NGO : Jan Swasthya Sahyog, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh
Dr. Nuzhat Afroz
29 years
Dissertation Title : To Study The Treatment seeking behavior among Mother's
of 0-5 Year old child in Rural Block of Dhule,of Maharashtra.
Internships :
:
Internship Project : Study of prevalence of Malnutrition and correlate with
socio economic status (SES) in M/E ward.
Urban NGO
: Sevadham Trust, Pune.
Rural NGO : MAHAN Trust, Amravati , Maharashtra.
Work Experience : 5 years (Cumulative).
a) C.M.O., Emergency Dept. and dialysis unit of Dr. D.Y.Patil Hospital and
Research Centre , Nerul , Navi Mumbai
b) R.M.O., Sujata Birla Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik.
c) M.O., RBSK programme of NRHM, Civil Hospital of Dhule, Maharashtra
Dr. Nirmalkumar K. Jagdale
29 years
Dissertation Title : Utilization of Maternal and Child Healthcare services
among Rural Population in Latur district of Maharashtra.
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Practices of Diagnosis and Referral of Tuberculosis
Patients among Private Practitioners, L ward.
: Apanalaya, Govandi, Mumbai.
Rural NGO : Seva Mandir , Udaipur , Rajasthan.
Internships :
Urban NGO
Work Experience : 1 year
Resident Doctor, Shriram Ayurved Panchakarma Hospital, Latur.
Dr. Nasima Khedkar
32 years

Dissertation Title : Target free approach for Family Planning under
R.C.H. in Pune District: Examining The Grassroots Experiences.
Internships :
Internship Project : Study of Co-morbidities in the malnourished
children of age group 0 to 6 years in urban population under Lotus
Colony Health Post, M/East ward.
Urban NGO
: Institute of Health management , Pachod (IHMP), Pune
Rural NGO : SHASHWAT , Pune , Maharashtra.
Medical Officer, Primary health Centre, Ale, Taluka- Junnar, District- Pune.
Dissertation Title : Awareness About Menopause, Experience of Medical
Reimbursement and Willingness to pay for Health Insurance in Peri-menopausal
And Post Menopausal Working Class Women of Akola District.
Internships :
Internship Project : Food Habits among school children among better off
sections of the society, H/West ward.
Urban NGO
: Centre for Study of Social Change, Mumbai.
Rural NGO : SEWA (Rural) , Bharuch , Gujarat.
a) Physiotherapist, Pretti Slim Health Clinic, Mumbai
b) Physiotherapist, National Association for the Blind, Mumbai
Dissertation Title : KAP study about sickle cell anaemia and impact of
sickle cell disease control program in tribal region of Amravati, of
Maharashtra.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Study of prevalence of Malnutrition and correlate
it with socio economic status (SES) in M/East ward.
Urban NGO
: Sevadham trust Pune
Rural NGO : URMUL Trust , Bajju , Rajasthan.
RMO , Somani hospital, Nagpur.
Dr. Pradnya D. Doke
26 years
Qualification: M.B.B.S.
Dr. Tejaswini Phatak
25 years
Qualification: B.P.Th.
Dr. Praful D. Jaiswal
28 years

Dissertation Title : A Study on Client’s Satisfaction in Railway’s Health
Service System.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Food habits among school children from the better
off section of the society, H/West ward.
Urban NGO
: Centre for the Study of Social Change, Mumbai.
Rural NGO : CINI Daulatpur , West Bengal
Dr. Raj Kamal Sharma
25 years
Dissertation Title : To Study Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana
in Mumbai and Mumbai Suburbs.
Internships :
Internship Project : Study of Co-morbidities in the malnourished children
of age group 0 to 6 years in urban population, M/East ward.
Urban NGO : Institute of Heath Management(IHMP),Pachod- Pune.
Rural NGO : CARE India, Bihar
a) Research coordinator on the project of 'Ayurgenomics‘ by Integrated
Genomics and Integrated Biology, New Delhi at King Edward Memorial
Hospital And Research Centre, Vadu branch, Pune.
b) Claim insurance Medical officer, MediAssist India TPA Pvt Ltd., Mumbai.
c) President, Towards Humanity Foundation (NGO), Malwan.
Dr. Rahul Y. Rajurkar
28 years
Dissertation Title : Motivation and Job Performance : A Study on Health
personnel in PHCs at East Godavari District.
Internships :
Internship Project : KAP Study of the beneficiaries of cheetah camp maternity
home, M/East ward.
: CORP (Community Outreach Program), Mumbai.
Rural NGO : LEPRA India , Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Urban NGO
Mr. Pridhvi Kumar Jenu
24 years
Qualification: B-TECH BIOMEDICAL,
Diploma in Healthcare Informatics

Dissertation Title : Study on Mobile Medical unit in Yavatmal District
of Maharashtra.
Internships :
Internship Project : Health Behaviour among School Children, F/South Ward.
Urban NGO
: Deep Griha Society, Pune.
Rural NGO : SATHI-CEHAT, Pune, Maharashtra.
Dr. Ratan U. Kannao
26 years
Dissertation Title : The Work Environment and Health Hazards
Experienced by Informal Sector Coir Workers in Alappuzha Dist. of Kerala.
Internships :
Internship Project : A study on the health seeking behaviour of Transgenders
in Sonapur, Bhandup, S ward.
Urban NGO
Committed Communities Development Trust (CCDT)
Bandra (West),Mumbai.
:
Rural NGO : ASHWINI, Gudalur, Tamil Nadu.
a) Duty doctor, I-AIM Healthcare centre,Bangalore
b) Clinical and administrative assistant, Ashtangavaidyam Ayurvedics
Thrissur, Kerala.
Dr. Sankar Anand.M
28 years
Dissertation Title : A Study on Health Problems and Treatment seeking
Behaviour among Kashmiri Migrants living in Jammu.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : A Study on Utilization of Services of Diabetic Clinic,
Urban NGO
L ward.
: Apanalaya, Mumbai.
Rural NGO : URMUL Trust, Bikaner, Rajasthan
Dr. Rhythma Raina
26 years

Dissertation Title : Access to Medicines:- Prices, Availability and
affordability of Essential Medicines in Aizawl Dist., Mizoram.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : A study of Prevalence of Tuberculosis among
Diabetic patients, E ward.
Urban NGO
: ALERT India, Mumbai
Rural NGO : CARE India, Bihar.
a) Field Investigator, ICMR-MDRF INDIAB Study, North-East Component, Mizoram
b) Doctor, Blessing Home TI-NGO Mizoram SACS
Dissertation Title : Awareness, Utilization and Financial Implication
opf Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana among Beneficiaries in Mumbai.
Internships :
Internship Project : Service Utilization of one diabetic clinic, P/South ward.
: SAHAS (Somaiya Action For HIV AIDS support)
Rural NGO : MAHAN Trust, Amravati, Maharashtra.
Dissertation Title : Utilization of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)
in Dhule Dist. of Maharashtra.
Internships :
Urban NGO
PATH (People's Association For Training : and Health) Mumbai
Rural NGO : CARE India , Bihar
Clinical Assistant, Suraj Multi Specialty Hospital, Navi Mumbai.
Dr. Zohming Sanga
28 years
Qualification : B.H.M.S.
Internship Project : Study on Utilization of services at Diabetes clinic,
P/South ward
Dr. Sachin K. Jadhav
27 years
Diploma In Healthcare Informatics
Urban NGO
Work Experience : 1 year 1 month (Cumulative).
a) Assistant doctor, Dr. Bhatt's clinic- charni road, Mumbai.
b) Newsletter Editor at NGO- Spina Bifida Foundation, Mumbai.
Dr. Sanchita D. Sarang
25 years
P.G. Diploma in Hospital Admin.

Dissertation Title : Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Tuberculosis
Patients in Mumbai Slums.
Internships :
of Greater Mumbai.
Internship Project : Study on Utilization of services at Diabetes clinic,
P/South ward.
Urban NGO
PATH (People Association for Training and Health),
Trombay, Mumbai.
:
Rural NGO : Seva Mandir, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Work Experience : 6 years
Dental Surgeon, Lakhani Dental Clinic, Ulhasnagar, Thane.
Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).
Internship Project : Practices of Diagnosis and Referral of Tuberculosis
Patients among Private Practitioners, M/East ward.
: Apanalaya , Govandi , Mumbai.
Rural NGO : SHASHWAT, Pune, Maharashtra.
Dissertation Title : Suicide and Deliberate Self-Harm among Youth in
Hyderabad City.
Internships :
Urban NGO
: ALERT India, Mumbai.
Rural NGO : ASHWINI, Gudalur, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. Raja K. Lakhani
30 years
Qualification : B.D.S.,LL.B
(General)
Internship Project : A Study on Prevalence of Tuberculosis among Diabetes
Patients, E ward.
Dr. Narendra D. Kumbhare
Ms. Saisudha Samavedam
23 years
Dissertation Title : To Study awareness and Utilization of Rajiv Gandhi
Jeevandayee Aarogya Yojana (RGJAY) Scheme in Gadchiroli (Maharashtra).
Internships :
Urban NGO
Work Experience : 4 year (Cumulative).
a) Assistant to Neurosurgeon, Getwell Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra
along with 2 years of private Practice.
b) RMO, Metro City Hospital ,Nagpur, Maharashtra.
c) Consultant Physician, NGO- Surya Sanrakshan Samiti, Balaghat,
Madhya Pradesh.
27 years

Graduation Profile of MHA Health
B.A.M.S
B.H.M.S
B.D.S
B.P.Th
M.B.B.S
B.Sc Nursing
B. Pharma
M. Pharma
B.Tech (Biomedical)
B.Sc (Hon) Biomedical Science
Experience Profile of MHA Health
Less than 6 months
6 months - 1 year
1year - 3 years
More than 3 years
Batch Strength - 36

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH SOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
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 the 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 perspectives 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,
healthcare 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.

INTERNSHIP
The MPH course consists of 3 internships, one each at the end of second, third and fourth semester.
Each internship duration is of eight weeks.
The First Internship
The 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.
Internships also have a dimension of global exposure with selected students getting an exclusive
opportunity to attend international summer internships at University of Minnesota and A & M
University Texas, USA.
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.
SathiTurbhey Store
Vijay Krida Mandal
The Second Internship
The 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.
“ You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
– Wayne Gretzky

Organizations Facilitating Second Internship
Athencottasan Muthamil Kazhagam (AMK), Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
TISS School of Rural Development, Tuljapur, Maharashtra
West Bengal Voluntary Health Association, Kolkata, West Bengal
Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Trust, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Dr. Hedgewar Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Wild Life conservation trust, Mumbai.
Amhi Amchya Arogyasathi, Gadchiroli
BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune
Christian Fellowship Hospital, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Vatsalya, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Prasad Chikitsa, Thane, Maharashtra
K.E.M. Hospital Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra
MKS Hospital, Vadodra, Gujarat
The final block internship towards the end of the curriculum entails every student to work in any
healthcare organization of their choice, without any compensation, for a period of 1 month. This
internship reiterates the ethos of the institute that is ingrained in each student – service to the society.
Though the students have been well placed before the period of this internship, they contribute
their theoretical & practical skills to the organization.
DISSERTATION
Research being the core of public health, the entire last semester is dedicated to the dissertation, a
process which commences early in the first semester. Each student is expected to work on a current
and challenging topic. These studies are carried out under the guidance of a designated faculty
member. The dissertation is duly reviewed at each step by the faculty – right from the presentation of
the proposal to data collection and to the actual analysis. The studies are qualitative, quantitative or a
mix of both the types. A wide range of health problems ranging from communicable diseases, non-communicable
diseases, reproductive health, geriatrics to women's health issues are covered. The
student applies theoretical knowledge combined with ground level practical experiences to the
selected issue to come up with remarkable results. The data collection, analysis and application help
apply the concept in the field. Students are trained to be proficient in computer programs such as
SPSS, STATA and Atlas ti. Published research carves out a niche for MPH at SHSS, which is known for
its research excellence.

Semester Wise list of courses
Master of Public Health Social Epidemiology
Semester Course Code Course Name Credits
FC 1
FC 2
FC 3
FC 4
RM
SFC 1
SFC 2
SFC 3
SFC 4
SFC 5
PHE1
PHE3
Understanding Society, Culture and Identity
Understanding Developing Economies
India's Development Experience
Understanding India's Political Structure
Research Methodology
Social Science Perspective on Health
Basic Economics and Health Economics
Research Methodology 1: Quantitative Methods
Research Methodology 2: Qualitative Methods
Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatics
Introduction to Public Health
Epidemiology of Non-Communicable diseases
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
I
II
PBC 2
PBC 3
PBC 1
PBC 5
PHE 3
PHE 4
Ethics Legislation and Governance in Public Health
Health Financing
Public Health Management
Health and Population in Developing and Transitional Societies
Epidemiology of communicable disease
Social and Behavioural Influence on Health
First Internship ( 8 weeks)
222222
8
PHE 5
PHE 6
PHE 7
PHE 9
PHE 11
PHE 12
PHE 15
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
8
PHE 8
PHE 10
PHE 13
PHE 14
Advanced Epidemiology
Advanced Biostatics
Public Health Across Lifespan
Global Public Health
Health Education and Communication
Ecology and Health
Gender and Health
Second Internship (8 weeks)
Evaluation Research in Public Health
Public Health Surveillance and Information System
Mental Health
Public Health Nutrition
Dissertation
12128
III
IV
Total Credit in Master of Public Health in Social Epidemiology 78

Dissertation Title:
A Study To Explore The Relationship Between Socio-economic Status
and Physical Activity In People With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus
Internships :
Urban: A Study To Estimate Out Of Pocket Expenditure On Healthcare in
Ramabai Nagar, Working With Magic Bus India Foundation, Thane, Mumbai.
Rural : MKS Hospital Karjan,District Vadodara, Gujarat
Work Experience :
1 year 8 months
Private Dental Clinic
Dr. Akhil Malhotra
28 years
Qualification : B.D.S.
Mr. Alok Ranjan
25 years
Qualification: B.O.T.
Dissertation Title:
Internships:
Social Epidemiology Of Physical Inactivity Among
Middle Aged Population.
Urban: Immunization Coverage, Infant Feeding Practices And Nutritional
Status Of Urban Slum Children in Shivaji Nagar, Working With Aastha
Parivaar , Mumbai.
Rural: Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
2 years
Work Experience:
Occupational Therapist , Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore
Dr. Aparna Makwe
29 years
Dissertation Title:
Internships:
Work Experience:
An Exploratory Study Of Short Term Exposure To
Green Tobacco Leaves On Health Of Tobacco Cultivators In Khaira District
Of Gujarat.
Urban: Study To Assess The Source Of Information, Prevailing
Knowledge And Practices About Menstrual Hygiene Among Adolescent
Girls In Shivaji Nagar Slum, Working With Aastha Parivaar , Mumbai.
Rural: West Bengal Voluntary Health Association.
2 years
Private Dental Clinic

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