PHPCG — Public Health Professionals Coalition for Global Impact — connects students, early-career professionals and senior practitioners across academia, NGOs, government and global health institutions.
Who We Are
What began in 2022 as a small WhatsApp community of 45 struggling public health students has grown into a thriving network of over 2,000 graduates and aspiring professionals — learning, supporting one another, and growing together.
PHPCG addresses public health challenges through innovative solutions and evidence-based approaches, bridging the gap between public health knowledge and the broader community.
We operate under the incubation of Sushruta Med-tech Innovation Labs & Enabler (SMILE) and Aarogya Seva — Global Health Volunteer Alliance, reaching 100,000+ beneficiaries across India, the USA, Nepal, Rwanda, Mexico and Haiti.
Co-presented alongside SHIIRI Public Health, extending our work beyond careers into holistic professional wellbeing.
Around the coalition
Our mission is to bridge the gap between public health information and the broader community, ensuring access to vital knowledge and interventions through innovative, evidence-based approaches.
PHPCG’s LinkedIn profile lists 2024 as the founding year. The community history supplied for this website dates its informal origins to 2022.
Read the official profile
Mentorship across the domains highlighted in PHPCG’s programme launch.
From PHPCG’s public announcements · Reviewed 7 November 2026. Dated items below are past announcements, not current registration offers.
Mentorship
Global mentor–mentee growth programme
Designed for MPH students, recent graduates and early-career professionals with 0–5 years of experience. PHPCG’s launch announcement describes a network of 30+ mentors supporting career direction, research, leadership and professional growth.
Mentor network
Sharing experience with emerging leaders
PHPCG’s invitation asks experienced professionals to guide mentees through two mentorship conversations per month. The announcement describes a community-driven contribution, with no financial honorarium offered at that stage.
Webinar announcement
16 July 2026 · 7:00 pm IST
Episode 1 of the Mentor–Mentee Growth Program webinar series was announced with Dr. Raunaq Pradhan, Product Lead at ARTPARK, IISc Bengaluru. Topics included MedTech, digital health, AI and careers beyond conventional public health education.
Speaker spotlight
Featuring Aditi Samudra Pais
PHPCG announced a conversation with the Co-Founder & COO of Briota Technologies on leadership, healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship and building a purpose-driven public health career.
Conference announcement
10–11 September 2026 · Bennett University
PHPCG announced its role as Community Partner for a conference at Bennett University, bringing together conversations on AI, education, children’s rights, digital wellbeing, mental health, inclusion and responsible innovation.
Mixer announcement
9 August 2026 · Cafe Drumsticks, Bhopal
The Bhopal edition was announced for 10:00 am onwards, welcoming professionals, researchers, clinicians, students and changemakers for networking, shared stories and collaborative opportunities.
Community gathering
Culture, belonging & public health
PHPCG’s Rooted Edition invitation celebrates the languages, cultures and lived experiences that professionals bring from across India, creating a community space beyond conventional networking.
Volunteer announcement
Local leadership & community building
PHPCG invited students, graduates and early-career professionals to help organise local mixers, engage stakeholders and build collaborations. The published invitation asks for a city/location, introduction, motivation and updated CV by email.
Partnership network
NGOs, institutions, startups & healthcare initiatives
PHPCG’s call for partners covers volunteering support, internship opportunities, talent and hiring support, and collaborative public health projects with professionals, researchers, clinicians and students.
Our Initiatives
Connecting public health enthusiasts, professionals and community stakeholders to drive impactful change.
Helping members navigate career paths, identify opportunities, and build industry-ready skills.
Engaging events that educate and empower people about key public health issues.
Promoting evidence-based policies and practices that prioritize community health and wellbeing.
Expert-led sessions for learning, discussion and skill development across public health domains.
Immersive programs that deepen understanding of key public health concepts and practices.
Get Involved
Whether you're a student, early-career professional, mentor, or global collaborator — there's a place for you in PHPCG.
