PRATIBIMB is presented by the Department of Community & Family Medicine, AIIMS Gorakhpur, under CePRAHE, as a national capacity-building initiative in health and environmental research. The programme blends online learning with in-person immersion to equip early-career professionals, postgraduate students and public health researchers with practical skills in research methodology, data analytics and policy translation. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The programme is designed to build competencies in applied data analytics and research design, with a specific emphasis on the health–environment interface. It equips participants to address contemporary public health challenges through rigorous inquiry, evidence generation and policy communication. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The brochure identifies a diverse group of eligible participants, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, public health professionals, nursing and medical graduates, faculty members, and government or non-government professionals working at the intersection of health and environment. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
The training runs over three months in a blended format comprising approximately 90 hours of online sessions and 30 hours of residential learning. The online phase includes recorded lectures, live interactive discussions, assignments and guided mentorship, while the residential phase focuses on workshops, faculty interaction and capstone refinement. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Selection for the online phase is merit-based and involves evaluation of the submitted concept note. Progression to the offline component depends on attendance, academic performance, assignment completion and active participation during the online phase. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
All applications are to be submitted online. The brochure indicates that offline or email submissions are not accepted and that candidates must upload a concept proposal through the official website. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Selected participants attend a one-week in-person residential workshop at AIIMS Gorakhpur. Accommodation is described as being provided free of cost in the institute’s guest house or designated hotels, with local travel support during the residential period. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
The brochure highlights publication-oriented support, high-quality output mentoring, and recognition opportunities for selected participants, including awards and research dissemination support. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
By the end of the programme, participants are expected to design and analyze health and environmental research, interpret complex datasets, communicate findings effectively, and contribute meaningfully to evidence-informed public health and policy priorities. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Foundations of Health and Environmental Research
Introduces the conceptual relationship between health and environmental systems, the burden of environment-related diseases, determinants of health, climate change, and the role of policy, pathways and frameworks. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Research Design, Epidemiology and Ethics
Builds foundations in quantitative and mixed-methods designs, epidemiological principles, analytical frameworks, ethics, consent, data privacy and regulatory requirements relevant to health and environmental research. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Data Analytics for Health and Environment
Covers descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, bivariate and multivariable analysis, data cleaning and interpretation using tools such as R, SPSS and Excel, with emphasis on public health and environmental datasets. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
GIS and Spatial Analysis Applications
Introduces geospatial concepts, mapping of health and environment indicators, spatial clustering, hotspot analysis and use of GIS tools in applied public health research. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Scientific Writing and Policy Translation
Focuses on journal selection, publication ethics, proposal writing, abstracts, manuscripts, policy briefs, peer review and translating research into policy and practice. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Capstone Project and In-Person Immersion
The final module involves a one-week residential programme at AIIMS Gorakhpur, mentoring around the submitted concept note, and presentation of refined research proposals or draft manuscripts. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Total Duration: 3 Months | 120 Learning Hours
Timeline adapted from the circular timeline shown on page 5 of the brochure. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
These outcomes are summarized from page 5. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
The brochure describes AIIMS Gorakhpur as one of the newer AIIMS established under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY), with a mission of improving regional healthcare access and delivering quality tertiary care while supporting medical education and training. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
The Department of Community & Family Medicine at AIIMS Gorakhpur is presented as a unit focused on preventive, promotive and primary healthcare education, capacity building, community-based research, and service delivery through training centres. The brochure also states its vision and mission in competency-based public health education and evidence-based health systems strengthening. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
Patron
Executive Director and CEO
AIIMS Gorakhpur
Co-Patron
Dean (Academics)
AIIMS Gorakhpur
Co-Patron
Dean (Research) & Head
Department of Community & Family Medicine
Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor
Department of Community & Family Medicine
Leadership details adapted from page 8. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi
Government Medical Research Centre, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
AIIMS Gorakhpur
Global Health Advocacy Incubator, Washington DC, USA
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
Yale School of Public Health, USA
Advisor list adapted from page 9. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
The brochure includes an extensive faculty panel across pages 10 and 11. A website-friendly version is shown below. You can later expand this into full profile cards with photos if needed. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
PRATIBIMB Secretariat
Department of Community & Family Medicine
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
2nd Floor, Room No. 230
Gorakhpur – 273008, Uttar Pradesh, India
Email: aiimsceprahe@gmail.com
Contact details adapted from page 12 of the brochure. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}