PRATIBIMB | CePRAHE
Flagship Training Initiative

PRATIBIMB

Policy Research & Analytics Training Initiative for Bridging Health & Environment Models in Bharat

(Three-Month Hybrid Advanced Training Programme)
SUPPORTED BY Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
End-to-End Mentorship
From Research Question to Manuscript Submission
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Programme Highlights
  • Three-month hybrid advanced training initiative
  • Online learning plus one-week residential immersion
  • Mentored research concept development
  • Training in epidemiology, analytics, GIS, scientific writing and policy translation
  • Travel grant support, special issue APC coverage, and research publication opportunities as described in the brochure

About the Programme

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}

Objectives

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}

  • Strengthen interdisciplinary research capacity
  • Develop analytical and policy translation skills
  • Support manuscript and evidence product development
  • Promote research on climate, NCDs and environmental health themes
Target Audience

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}

Course Design

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 & Registration

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}

Application, Support & Outcomes

How to Apply

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}

Accommodation & Logistics

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}

Opportunities & Recognition

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}

Outcomes

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}

Programme Modules

Module 1

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}

Module 2

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}

Module 3

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}

Module 4

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}

Module 5

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}

Module 6

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}

Timeline & Duration

Total Duration: 3 Months | 120 Learning Hours

  1. Special issue / call process begins – January 2026
  2. Call for applications – 15 March to 15 April 2026
  3. Result declaration – 25 April 2026
  4. Online training sessions – 1 May to 31 July 2026
  5. On-site training at AIIMS Gorakhpur – August 2026
  6. Research article development and submission – September to October 2026

Timeline adapted from the circular timeline shown on page 5 of the brochure. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Learning Outcomes

  • Design interdisciplinary health and environmental research studies
  • Use R, SPSS and Stata for public health data analysis
  • Apply QGIS for spatial mapping and environment-health analysis
  • Conduct advanced analytical techniques including regression and hotspot analysis
  • Write research proposals, abstracts and manuscripts
  • Use reference managers such as Zotero and Mendeley
  • Develop policy-relevant outputs including conference presentations and publications

These outcomes are summarized from page 5. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

About AIIMS Gorakhpur

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}

About the Department of Community & Family Medicine

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}

Programme Leadership

VD

Maj Gen (Dr) Vibha Dutta, SM (Retd)

Patron
Executive Director and CEO
AIIMS Gorakhpur

MM

Prof. (Dr.) Mahima Mittal

Co-Patron
Dean (Academics)
AIIMS Gorakhpur

AD

Prof. (Dr.) Anand Mohan Dixit

Co-Patron
Dean (Research) & Head
Department of Community & Family Medicine

UV

Dr. U. Venkatesh

Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor
Department of Community & Family Medicine

Leadership details adapted from page 8. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Advisors

AG

Dr. Ashoo Grover

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi

HJ

Prof. (Dr.) Hari Shanker Joshi

Government Medical Research Centre, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

AD

Prof. (Dr.) Anand Mohan Dixit

AIIMS Gorakhpur

OB

Dr. Om Prakash Bera

Global Health Advocacy Incubator, Washington DC, USA

JK

Prof. (Dr.) Jugal Kishore

VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

BW

Dr. Brian Wahl

Yale School of Public Health, USA

Advisor list adapted from page 9. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

Resource Persons

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}

Dr. U. Venkatesh
Dr. Varkey N. S.
Dr. Arshad Ahmed
Dr. Margubur Rahaman
Mr. Amitya Saha
Mr. Moslem Hossain
Dr. Chandan Roy
Ms. Mahasweta Chakrabarty
Mr. Omkar Gupta
Dr. Prasanna Thirunavukkarasu
Dr. Neha Dahiya
Dr. Vinoth R
Dr. Krupal Joshi
Dr. Tejas K. Patel
Dr. Mohammad Abu Bashar
Mr. Subham Roy
Mr. Anurag Yadav
Dr. Bishal Diyali
Dr. Akash Tiwari
Dr. Manik Kumar
Dr. Md Juel Rana
Dr. Sourav Bhadwal
Mr. Siddhant Arya
Mr. Mihir Adhikary

Contact PRATIBIMB Secretariat

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}