Recognising the critical role of pharmacists in the evolving healthcare ecosystem, the Academy of Digital Health Sciences, in collaboration with Bombay College of Pharmacy and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, has introduced a professional development programme in digital health for pharmacists.
This innovative programme is designed exclusively for pharmacists, acknowledging their pivotal position in medication management and patient care. It aims to equip pharmacists with essential Digital Health knowledge and skills, enabling them to leverage technology for enhanced pharmaceutical care, optimised workflows, and improved patient outcomes.
Programme highlights:
- Prestigious triple certification: Jointly accredited by leading institutions, including Bombay College of Pharmacy, IIM Raipur, and the Academy of Digital Health Sciences.
- Comprehensive curriculum: Covers key aspects of Digital Health, emerging pharmaceutical technologies, digital therapeutics, and management concepts taught by global healthcare and pharmacy leaders.
- Flexible online learning: Self-paced modules designed to accommodate the professional commitments of pharmacists, 6 months
- Affordable access: The programme fee is ₹3,000 (inclusive of taxes), with convenient EMI options available up to 24 months.
A transformative opportunity
As Digital Health reshapes the global healthcare industry, this programme positions pharmacists at the forefront of this transformation. Developed in collaboration with leading experts, the course empowers pharmacists to stay ahead in their careers by preparing for emerging opportunities in Digital Health. With the increasing adoption of digital tools in medication management, clinical decision support, and the rapid rollout of initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, pharmacists must be equipped with the necessary skills to drive innovation in pharmaceutical care.
On the occasion of the launch, Dr Rajendra Pratap Gupta, chairman of the Academy of Digital Health Sciences and the former advisor to the Union Health Minister said, “Pharmacists are the gatekeepers of the healthcare system, and now, the entire pharmaceutical domain is adopting digital tools, it is high time the pharmacists understood what all is happening with regards to technology, and prepare for the Digital revolution. This course will help the pharmacists immensely, whether they are in the corporate or clinical or community practice.” This is the first such course in the world for pharmacists and is available globally. The course has been accredited for 60 hours and four academic credits by the Bombay College of Pharmacy.
Launching the course, Dr Rajeev Raghuvanshi, Drugs Controller General of India said, “I can say, Digital Health is one area which is going to help solve the healthcare issues in this country and deliver the healthcare to the last mile, but this also has a big gap, because digital health is an area where lot of people don’t know even, we do not have professionals, we do not have people who understand digital health, because it is at the interface of clinical and technology. But today, if I see this whole area being developed and the efforts of people like Dr Rajendra Pratap Gupta, I think it’s a big contribution to this whole healthcare value chain. So, thank you. Dr Rajendra Gupta, again, and I’m sure this course at Bombay College of Pharmacy in partnership with the Academy of Digital Health Sciences and IIM Raipur is going to help all of us in future from a professional point of view and from the country point of view, to tackle the healthcare.”