DRISHTi Social Issues in Health Research
A 6-week online e-learning course that aims to make health researchers aware of the social contexts in which they operate.
Language
English
Duration
6 weeks
Last date to apply
Currently, we do not have any ongoing cohorts. Please stay updated by following our social media channels for the latest information
Location
Online with weekly live sessions
About the course
Why DRISHTi Social Issues in Health Research?
Health research never occurs in a vacuum and is embedded in the social context in which people live. Being sensitive to social issues strengthens the ultimate goal of all research: improving the well-being of individuals and communities.
To account for this gap, this 6-week e-learning course will enhance your knowledge and enrich your perspectives on various social issues, introducing key concepts, and their applications to health research in the Indian context.
What will the course cover?
The course consists of 6 modules, spread across 3 themes: Introduction to Social Issues in Health Research, Issues in Marginalized Groups & Communities, and Towards a Socially Informed Health Research. The modules are as follows:
Relevance of Social issues in Health Research
Marginalization & Intersectionality
Diverse Social Identities in Health Research
Diverse SOGIESC experiences in Health Research
Disability in Health Research
Positionality in Health Research
Who can apply?
Intended for anyone working in health research and allied fields
What will you receive?
Certificate of completion
Information about earlier cohorts/testimonials
None, since the 1st cohort is upcoming.
