Table 2 Number of respondents to the surveys and interviews with topics addressed

Principal Investigator of ARCADE Project

5

Courses available in social determinants of health (SDH)

Administrative Office

6

Department working on SDH issues Faculty positions Students pursuing PhD

Dean’s Office

7

Research grant and projects Institutional review board Supervision training of research supervisors

PhD Students

35

Issues and challenges in completing PhD work Learning facilities Suggestions to improve the learning environment

PhD Supervisors

31

Challenges in completion of research Ways to address the challenges