International Public Health Management Development Program

International Public Health Management Development Program IPHMDP aims to enhance management skills and competencies of middle and senior level program manager to encounter public health challenges.

🎧 EPISODE 13 IS LIVE! | Voices of Change: A Global Leadership SeriesLeadership Through Vision, Innovation & IntegrityWe ...
27/01/2026

🎧 EPISODE 13 IS LIVE! | Voices of Change: A Global Leadership Series
Leadership Through Vision, Innovation & Integrity

We are delighted to share Episode 13 of Voices of Change, featuring Dr. Yogesh Kumar Chawla—
Chairman Academics & Professor Emeritus, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar;
Former Director, PGIMER Chandigarh; and one of India’s most respected hepatologists, medical educators, and academic leaders.

With a leadership journey spanning over four decades, Dr. Chawla reflects on leadership as vision, participation, innovation, and integrity—not authority or hierarchy. This episode offers rich insights into building academic excellence, fostering innovation, and strengthening public institutions.

🌟 Key Learnings from Episode 13:
• Why vision is the most essential leadership quality
• Establishing India’s first Liver ICU and a comprehensive organ transplantation program in a government setup
• Creating cultures of innovation, competition & academic excellence
• Initiating Research Day, Innovation Bazaar & outcome-linked research funding
• Leadership through listening, consultation & democratic decision-making
• Managing crises, media scrutiny & institutional conflict with calmness
• The need for leadership & management training for medical faculty
• Debunking a common myth: leaders don’t need all the answers

💬 “A leader must look at the best practices around the world and adapt them to their own institution.”
— Dr. Yogesh Kumar Chawla

👉 Watch Episode 13 here:
🎥 https://youtu.be/5-c1TuxRMLI

🎙️ Host:
Prof. (Dr.) Sonu Goel
Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine & School of Public Health
PGIMER Chandigarh

🌍 Voices of Change is an initiative of the International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP) at PGIMER Chandigarh, featuring conversations with leaders who have transformed healthcare, academia, and public institutions through vision-driven leadership.

🔔 Subscribe to the IPHMDP YouTube channel for weekly episodes spotlighting leadership journeys that inspire change.




🎧 EPISODE 12 IS LIVE! | Voices of Change: A Global Leadership SeriesLeadership Beyond Authority. Leadership That Leaves ...
20/01/2026

🎧 EPISODE 12 IS LIVE! | Voices of Change: A Global Leadership Series
Leadership Beyond Authority. Leadership That Leaves a Legacy.

We are pleased to share Episode 12 of Voices of Change, featuring Dr. Y.K. Sarin,
Director Professor & Head, Department of Pediatric Surgery,
Maulana Azad Medical College & Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi.

This deeply reflective episode explores leadership in medicine not as visibility or position, but as purpose, ethics, empathy, and responsibility. Dr. Sarin offers profound insights on how great leaders create environments of trust, nurture future leaders, and uphold ethical clarity—especially in high-stakes clinical settings.

🌟 Key Learnings from this Episode:
• How clarity of purpose can change outcomes—and even save lives
• Ethical decision-making in complex surgery: capability must be guided by conscience
• Empathy as a leadership tool to build confidence and competence in trainees
• Preventing burnout by shifting focus from tasks to people
• Why credit should flow downward and accountability upward
• Managing conflict through alignment of intent, not authority
• Leading today’s informed and globally exposed young professionals
• Why the most powerful leadership is often invisible—but deeply impactful

💬 “A good leader creates systems. A great leader creates successors.”
— Dr. Y.K. Sarin

👉 Watch Episode 12 here:
🎥 https://youtu.be/CMzqYIsZfAE

🎙️ Host:
Prof. (Dr.) Sonu Goel
Professor, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health
PGIMER Chandigarh

🌍 Voices of Change is an initiative of the International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP) at PGIMER Chandigarh, highlighting leadership journeys that shape people, institutions, and values.

🔔 Subscribe to the IPHMDP YouTube channel for weekly episodes on values-driven leadership in healthcare and public health.
Post graduate institute of medical education and research, Pgimer.



✨ MILESTONE ALERT | EPISODE 10 IS LIVE! ✨🎧 Voices of Change: A Global Leadership SeriesWe are proud to release the 10th ...
06/01/2026

✨ MILESTONE ALERT | EPISODE 10 IS LIVE! ✨
🎧 Voices of Change: A Global Leadership Series

We are proud to release the 10th episode of Voices of Change—a significant milestone in our journey of amplifying leadership stories rooted in integrity, service, and lasting impact.

This landmark episode features Dr. V.M. Katoch, a towering figure in Indian public health—
President, Tuberculosis Association of India;
Former Secretary, Department of Health Research (MoHFW, Government of India); and
Former Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Drawing from decades of national-level leadership, Dr. Katoch reflects on building institutions that endure, leading with humility and inclusiveness, and making decisions that prioritize continuity over quick wins.

🌟 Key Learnings from Episode 10:
• Leadership is measured by the impact you leave behind
• Inclusiveness, consultation & continuity over instant outcomes
• Creating the Department of Health Research—from vision to institution
• The strength of fair, transparent & methodical decision-making
• The importance of self-reflection and resisting flattery
• Bridging science, policy & systems for national impact
• A message to young leaders: build ecosystems, not just careers

💬 “Leadership is sustained action in service of others’ aspirations.”
— Dr. V.M. Katoch

👉 Watch Episode 10 now:
🎥 https://youtu.be/124xNekC2OA

🎙️ Host:
Prof. (Dr.) Sonu Goel
Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine & School of Public Health
PGIMER Chandigarh

🌍 Voices of Change is an initiative of the International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP) at PGIMER Chandigarh—celebrating leadership journeys that shape health systems, policies, and people.

🔔 New to the series? Catch up on all previous episodes on the IPHMDP YouTube channel and be part of this growing leadership journey.





01/01/2026

With gratitude in our hearts, Prof. (Dr.) Sonu Goel and the IPHMDP Team thank every participant, faculty member, partner, and collaborator for being part of our remarkable global journey.

As we welcome 2026, we look forward to strengthening leadership, nurturing academic excellence, and fostering meaningful collaborations across borders. May the coming year be filled with good health, happiness, growth, and positive impact for all.

Warm wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling New Year 2026 ✨

Happy New Year 2026✨As we welcome a new year filled with hope, purpose, and possibilities, Prof. (Dr.) Sonu Goel, Progra...
31/12/2025

Happy New Year 2026✨

As we welcome a new year filled with hope, purpose, and possibilities, Prof. (Dr.) Sonu Goel, Program Director and the entire IPHMDP Team extend our warmest New Year wishes to our global IPHMDP family.

The journey reflected in this message is not just about milestones achieved, but about people, partnerships, shared learning, and a collective commitment to strengthening public health leadership worldwide. Each participant, faculty member, collaborator, and supporter has been an integral part of this growing global community.

May 2026 bring you good health, professional growth, renewed energy, and opportunities to create meaningful impact. Let us continue to learn together, lead with purpose, and build a healthier, more resilient future through collaboration and compassion.

Wishing you and your loved ones A very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year 2026 🌟

—Prof. (Dr.) Sonu Goel & Team IPHMDP

Ready to lead the future of public health?The 32nd International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP) b...
30/12/2025

Ready to lead the future of public health?

The 32nd International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP) brings together global public health professionals, healthcare managers, quality leaders, policy experts, and academicians to strengthen leadership and management capabilities for real-world impact.

If you’re shaping health systems, influencing policy, or advancing public health education — this program is for you.

📌 Supported by ITEC, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

👉 Apply | Learn | Lead
📝 How to Apply

1️⃣ Open the registration page by clicking the link https://itecgoi.in/courses_listinst?salt6=LWwg4j7E9Jnmu+uaDcF3UA==
2️⃣ Go to Serial Number 1
3️⃣ Locate the course titled “International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP)”
4️⃣ Click Apply and fill in the required details

📍 Location: Chandigarh, India
📅 Dates: 10th – 19th February 2026
⏳ Duration: 10 Days

🌟 A Moment of Pride for IPHMDP! 🌟We are delighted to share a truly proud milestone for the IPHMDP family 🎉One of our est...
30/12/2025

🌟 A Moment of Pride for IPHMDP! 🌟

We are delighted to share a truly proud milestone for the IPHMDP family 🎉

One of our esteemed alumni from the 30th International Public Health Management & Development Program (2–11 July 2025), Mr. Kelvin K***a, has had his testimonial officially published by the High Commission of India, Zambia. India in Zambia (High Commission of India, Lusaka)

Mr. Kelvin K***a, Public Health Lecturer, Ministry of Health, Zambia, beautifully articulated his learning journey, reflections, and experiences with IPHMDP—highlighting not only the academic rigor of the program but also the spirit of global collaboration, cultural exchange, and leadership development that IPHMDP stands for.

His words and active engagement throughout the course serve as an inspiring example of how capacity building translates into real-world impact 🌍✨

👏 Heartiest congratulations to Mr. Kelvin K***a
We are proud to see our alumni amplifying the vision and values of IPHMDP on an international platform and strengthening the bridge of cooperation between nations.

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation - ITEC Iphmdp Pgimer Post graduate institute of medical education and research, Pgimer.
Dr S. Jaishankar PMO India

🎧 EPISODE 9 IS LIVE! | Voices of Change: A Global Leadership SeriesLeadership Rooted in Values, Courage, and Perseveranc...
30/12/2025

🎧 EPISODE 9 IS LIVE! | Voices of Change: A Global Leadership Series
Leadership Rooted in Values, Courage, and Perseverance

We are proud to release Episode 9 of Voices of Change, featuring Prof. Amarjeet Singh, Former Head, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, PGIMER Chandigarh — a distinguished public health academician, mentor, innovator, and institution-builder.

With an extraordinary legacy of 300+ research papers, 38 books, 150+ book chapters, and 65+ funded research projects, Dr. Singh reflects on a lifetime of leadership shaped not by titles, but by honesty, simplicity, resilience, and ethical conviction.

This deeply reflective episode offers rare insights into leadership forged through real challenges, resistance, failures, and perseverance.

🌟 Key Learnings from this Episode:
• Leadership as a lived combination of values, not a single trait
• Why honesty, hard work, and simplicity outweigh authority
• How rejection often becomes the seed of innovation
• Building impactful initiatives despite institutional resistance
• Standing firm during crises, misinformation, and personal attacks
• The importance of documentation, transparency, and courage
• Leadership lessons from students, communities, and lived realities
• Why emotional intelligence, balance, family, and health matter most

💬 “If you believe you are right and ethical, do not be afraid. Truth will follow.”
— Prof. Amarjeet Singh

👉 Watch Episode 9 here:
🎥 https://youtu.be/AMyCozvnmcY

🎙️ Host:
Dr. Kritika Upadhyay
Program Coordinator, IPHMDP
PhD Scholar, Post graduate institute of medical education and research, Pgimer.

🌍 Voices of Change is an initiative of the International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP) at PGIMER Chandigarh, spotlighting leadership journeys that have shaped health systems, institutions, and generations through values-driven leadership.

🔔 Subscribe to the IPHMDP YouTube channel for weekly conversations with leaders who inspire change through integrity and service.




Calling International Public Health Professionals & Leaders! 🌍Be a part of the 32nd International Public Health Manageme...
29/12/2025

Calling International Public Health Professionals & Leaders! 🌍

Be a part of the 32nd International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP)
📍 Chandigarh, India
🗓 10th February – 19th February 2026

This is a 10-day physical (in-person) program supported by Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, bringing together public health professionals from different countries for global learning and collaboration.

✨ About the Program
• Exposure to public health management practices in India
• Interactive sessions with experienced faculty and experts
• Peer learning with international participants
• Strengthening leadership and management competencies in public health

📝 How to Apply

1️⃣ Open the registration page by clicking the link or scan the QR code provided on the flyer
2️⃣ Go to Serial Number 1
3️⃣ Locate the course titled “International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP)”
4️⃣ Click Apply and fill in the required details

🚨Apply Now!

📍 Location: Chandigarh, India
📅 Dates: 10th – 19th February 2026
⏳ Duration: 10 Days | Physical Course

🌐 Register today and join a truly global public health learning experience!

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation - ITEC Post graduate institute of medical education and research, Pgimer. PMO India NITI Aayog


24/12/2025

🌍✨ Moments that inspired. Memories that unite. Leadership that lasts. ✨🌍
Here’s a beautiful glimpse into the journey of the 31st IPHMDP – Nursing Leadership & Management Program, where 45 passionate nursing leaders from 28 countries came together to learn, lead, and grow as one global family.
From the sacred lamp lighting ceremony symbolizing knowledge and purpose, to engaging lectures, hands-on games, enriching field visits, and the vibrant Cultural Night celebrating diversity—every moment reflected collaboration, compassion, and collective leadership.
This compilation captures more than events; it captures connections, shared visions, and a commitment to strengthening nursing leadership across borders. 🌐💙
As the journey unfolds, these memories continue to fuel change, innovation, and global solidarity in public health nursing.
📽️ Relive the moments. Celebrate the spirit. Carry the leadership forward.
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Iphmdp Pgimer Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation - ITEC

🎙 EPISODE 8 IS LIVE! | Voices of Change: A Global Leadership SeriesIntegrity • Crisis Leadership • Hospital GovernanceWe...
23/12/2025

🎙 EPISODE 8 IS LIVE! | Voices of Change: A Global Leadership Series
Integrity • Crisis Leadership • Hospital Governance

We are proud to release Episode 8 of Voices of Change, featuring Dr. A.K. Gupta, President, AIIMS Bathinda, and one of India’s most accomplished hospital administrators.

With over 26 years of leadership at PGIMER Chandigarh, Dr. Gupta shares powerful, real-world lessons on steering large healthcare institutions through complexity, crises, and conflict — without ever compromising on ethics or patient care.

From becoming the youngest Medical Superintendent at PGIMER at just 39 years, to managing nearly 100 strikes while ensuring uninterrupted hospital services, his journey is a compelling masterclass in integrity-driven leadership and hospital governance.

🌟 Key Learnings from this Episode:
• Vision and systems thinking as the foundation of leadership
• Managing hospitals during strikes, threats, and institutional crises
• The role of open-door policies and active listening in conflict prevention
• Taking tough decisions while maintaining trust and transparency
• Why integrity is a leader’s greatest strength
• Leadership insights for young professionals in the digital & AI era

💬 “A leader is not a boss. A leader is a facilitator.”
— Dr. A.K. Gupta

👉 Watch Episode 8 here:
🎥 https://youtu.be/sQfq0Wk77gg

🎙️ Host:
Prof. (Dr.) Sonu Goel
Professor, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health
PGIMER Chandigarh

🌍 Voices of Change is an initiative of the International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP) at PGIMER Chandigarh, bringing leadership journeys from public health, governance, research, and healthcare systems to the forefront.

🔔 Subscribe to the IPHMDP YouTube channel for weekly episodes exploring leadership rooted in service, courage, and impact.




🎙 EPISODE 7 IS LIVE!In this episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Raka Jain, Senior Professor and Professor-in-Charge, ...
16/12/2025

🎙 EPISODE 7 IS LIVE!
In this episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Raka Jain, Senior Professor and Professor-in-Charge, De-addiction Laboratories, NDDTC, AIIMS New Delhi, who reflects on over 37 years of leadership, scientific excellence, and mentoring in addiction sciences and laboratory medicine.

Dr. Jain shares powerful lessons from her leadership journey — navigating institutional crises, managing large research projects under immense pressure, adapting to rapid technological change, and building teams that thrive on trust and competence.

👉 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/QRiddIk97O4
🌟 Key Takeaways from this Episode:
• Why listening, communication, and decisiveness define strong leadership
• Taking tough decisions during crises while prioritizing patient care
• Leading high-stakes, multi-centric research amid bureaucratic and pandemic challenges
• Building inclusive teams by recognizing individual strengths
• Managing conflict with fairness, empathy, and clarity
• Adapting to rapid technological change without compromising quality
• Advice to young leaders: stay grounded in your work, integrity, and continuous learning
Prof. (Dr.) Sonu Goel
Professor, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health
PGIMER Chandigarh

🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly episodes that spotlight leadership journeys rooted in service, science, and integrity.



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