8 months ago
India Launches AI Training for Medical Students
India has started a special training program for doctors and teachers in medical colleges.
This program teaches them how to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work.
More than 50,000 people have signed up for it.
The program is free and helps doctors learn how to use AI to make better decisions in treating patients.
It is designed by famous universities from India and around the world.
The program also teaches about the ethical use of AI in medicine.
Doctors will learn how to use AI to help them, but it will not replace their human skills.
The goal is to make sure doctors are ready for the future of medicine with AI.
NBEMS launched an AI training program for postgraduate medical students and faculty with over 50,000 early registrations.
The program connects clinical knowledge with data science to prepare healthcare leaders for real-world AI applications.
The curriculum is designed by global and Indian institutions, ensuring alignment with global standards and local adaptability.
The program is free and aims to bridge the gap between traditional learning and future tech in medical education.
Key principles include accountability, accessibility, and ethical safeguarding of patient interests in AI-assisted decisions.
- Who
- Postgraduate medical students and faculty across government and private medical colleges in India
- What
- Launch of an AI training program by NBEMS
- Where
- India, delivered via an indigenous e-learning platform
- When
- Program runs from January 2026 through July 2026
- Why
- To connect clinical knowledge with data science and prepare future healthcare leaders to manage AI solutions in real-world settings
Key facts
- Program Launched By
- National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
- Target Audience
- Postgraduate medical students and faculty
- Registration Response
- Over 50,000 confirmed early registrations
- Program Duration
- January 2026 through July 2026
- Curriculum Focus
- Clinical knowledge with data science
- Collaborating Institutions
- Harvard, Mayo Clinic, University of London, IITs, AIG Hyderabad, IIM Lucknow
- Certification
- Formal certificate upon completion
- Key Principles
- Accountability, accessibility, ethical safeguarding of patient interests
Quotes
Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal
Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Authority
“Artificial intelligence models in healthcare must be tested on large and diverse population datasets before being deployed on the ground to ensure trust, accuracy and inclusion.”
NDTV
“Federated and consent-driven AI systems allow innovation to scale without centralising sensitive health data, thereby protecting privacy and strengthening public trust.”
NDTV
Dr R S Sharma
Distinguished Visiting Professor at IIT Kanpur and former CEO of the National Health Authority
“Digital Public Infrastructure and interoperable Digital Public Goods are key to building secure, scalable and citizen-centric health data systems.”
NDTV
“Such frameworks ensure both innovation and accountability.”
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Vivek Raghavan
CEO and Co-founder of SarvamAI
“We need indigenous, open-source AI models to ensure local AI sovereignty and reduce dependence on external systems.”
NDTV
“High-quality data, strong privacy safeguards and security are essential for effective AI adoption.”
NDTV
Sources
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