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Medical Education Evolves: NCDs, AI, and Climate Change Take Center Stage
10 Jan
Summary
- Health officials urged focus on NCDs, mental health, and geriatric care.
- AI and digital platforms are transforming medical diagnosis and treatment.
- Research into local diseases and indigenous solutions is critically needed.
The Directorate of Medical Education is celebrating its 60th anniversary, prompting a discussion on the future of healthcare. Health officials are calling for a shift in focus towards emerging medical landscapes, including non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, geriatric care, and the impact of climate change on disease patterns.
Discussions highlighted the necessity of adopting competence-based training, simulation, and inter-disciplinary approaches. Artificial Intelligence is recognized as a rapidly evolving factor set to significantly alter disease diagnosis and treatment, necessitating preparation for these technological advancements. Emphasis was also placed on fostering research and innovation within medical institutions.
Officials stressed that public medical institutions must uphold core values of social justice and public service. Instilling empathy, ethics, and a commitment to serving the underserved in students is vital to producing compassionate and effective healthcare professionals with leadership qualities and a public service mindset.
