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AI in Healthcare: Doctor's Touch Unreplaceable
12 May
Summary
- Vice President emphasizes doctor's presence over AI.
- AIIMS awarded 523 degrees at its 51st convocation.
- India's medical colleges and seats have more than doubled.
At the 51st convocation of AIIMS, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan addressed graduating students, stating that artificial intelligence, despite its rapid expansion in healthcare, cannot substitute the moral weight of a doctor's presence. He praised AIIMS Delhi for leading the future of medicine and encouraged new doctors to uphold values of compassion, innovation, and trust.
The institute conferred 523 degrees across various programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda highlighted the dramatic growth in India's medical education, with the number of medical colleges rising from approximately 390 to 825. He also announced plans to introduce an additional 75,000 medical seats in the coming years.
Nadda further noted the expansion to 23 AIIMS institutions nationwide, with AIIMS Delhi tasked with mentoring newer facilities. During the ceremony, graduates took the Charak Oath. AIIMS Director Dr. Nikhil Tandon mentioned the institute's pioneering work in AI-driven healthcare innovations, such as AI-assisted screening tools for various conditions.
