Mumbai: IIHMR University has witnessed outstanding placement outcomes this season, marking its highest package at 35.62 LPA, which exceeds its previous record of 17.22 LPA in 2022. Currently, 75% of the students have secured positions across diverse organizations, nationally and internationally, with notable salary offers.

Noteworthy is the finding from a collaborative study conducted by Pristyn Care and Indeed, indicating a significant 22.4% increase in job postings for healthcare professionals in India between January 2021 and January 2023, underscoring a burgeoning demand in this sector.

IIHMR University has seen a rise in the number of recruiters to over 60, including prominent names such as HJ Hospital, IPE Global, Nuva Bupa Health Insurance Ltd., Tata AIG, Lupin, Deloitte, PWC, E&Y, Infosys, and Fortis Hospital, among others. The breakdown of sector-wise placements reveals Hospitals as the top recruiters at 30%, followed by Consultancy, Pharmaceutical, and Health IT at 15%, 12%, 11%, and 11%, respectively.

Dr. PR Sodani, President, IIHMR University shared, “We are delighted to receive excellent placement response from the recruiters on campus this year. Packages in the healthcare industry are witnessing a spike secondary to the global growing emphasis on bolstering healthcare infrastructure. I want to congratulate the students on getting placed and wish them well for their future as they continue to build their success stories.”

The university, organized into five schools encompassing various disciplines, namely Institute of Health Management (IHMR), School of Pharmaceutical Management (SPM), School of Development Studies (SDS), SD Gupta School of Public Health (SDG- SPH), and School of Digital Health, prides itself on its diverse faculty engaged in academia, research, training, consultancy, partnerships, and collaborations.

IIHMR University’s robust industry-academia ties include collaborations with prestigious institutions like Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Curtin University (Perth, Australia), the University of Chester (U.K.), American Society for Quality, Jhpiego, and SEARCH, facilitating academic growth, student and faculty exchange, and joint research ventures. The university is actively involved in research and capacity-building programs with both Central and State Governments.

Furthermore, the expertise at IIHMR University extends to catering to the training and executive development needs of leading multinational corporations, healthcare organizations, and international non-governmental and governmental agencies such as WHO, UNDP, and UNICEF.

Recognized by governmental bodies for its scientific research and mentorship roles, IIHMR University boasts modern infrastructure set amidst a verdant campus, enriching the educational journey. In sum, the university serves as a beacon of excellence in healthcare education, research, and industry collaboration.