Winning the ideation challenge at Digital Health Week wasn’t just about the recognition; it opened doors for enthusiastic students to engage with and gain exposure to the digital health industry. As part of the prize, IMU offers the winners a two-week internship at Agmo Holding Berhad, a leading IT solution industry partner!
Of the three winners, Lee Yen Tong took up the offer from February 19 to March 1, 2024—an incredible opportunity to immerse herself in business analytics and project management within the digital health landscape. Yen Tong was guided by Mr Tee, an Advanced Business Analyst who oversees the dynamic field of digital health solutions.
The Business Analytics team at Agmo warmly welcomed Yen Tong and assigned her a role in a real-world project, which involved assisting with the analysis for a digital health platform, allowing her to learn and utilise industry-standard tools and software. Witnessing firsthand how data informs strategic decisions and enhances user experiences in the digital health sphere proved to be a truly captivating experience.
Besides just a two-week experience, she has actively participated in team meetings and presentations, observed agile development practices in action, and even contributed to brainstorming sessions for future digital health initiatives.
When Dr Tan Ee Xion visited her during the second week of her internship, her feedback was very encouraging: “My internship at Agmo has been a valuable experience that has expanded my knowledge and provided me with diverse perspectives. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to engage in independent, hands-on learning experiences in coding and project management tasks.” Yen Tong.
This experience is a testament to the valuable opportunities available to IMU students in the undergraduate digital health programme. Students of the IMU Digital Health programme can intern for at least 20 weeks in their final year, allowing them to gain in-depth experience in a dynamic digital health setting.
With the launch of the IMU Graduate Training Programme (GTP) this year, industry partners and students can engage as early as in the second year of their studies. Such an extended internship programme provides a fantastic opportunity for students to bridge the gap between theory and practice. They can apply their classroom knowledge to real-world projects, refine their skill sets under the guidance of industry professionals, and gain valuable insights into potential career paths within digital health.
We encourage all interested students to apply and look forward to fostering a pipeline of future leaders in this exciting digital health field with the Department of Digital Health and Health Informatics, School of Business and Technology.
