New Delhi: Amid the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in healthcare, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday addressed graduating students at the 51st convocation of AIIMS, emphasizing that no technology could replace 'the moral weight of a doctor's presence at the patient's bedside.'
Vice President's Address at AIIMS Convocation
Speaking at Bharat Mandapam, the Vice President noted that AIIMS Delhi was no longer merely keeping pace with the world but was 'actively setting the tempo for the future of medicine.' He urged young doctors and scientists to carry forward the values of compassion, innovation, and public trust.
The institute awarded 523 degrees across undergraduate, postgraduate, super-specialty, doctoral, nursing, and allied health sciences programs during the convocation ceremony.
Government's Medical Education Expansion Plans
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda highlighted that India's medical education capacity had expanded sharply over the past decade. The number of medical colleges increased from around 390 to 825, and medical seats reached 1.25 lakh. He announced the government's plan to add another 75,000 undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats over the next two to three years.
Nadda also stated that India now has 23 AIIMS institutions, including 16 established in recent years, and added that AIIMS Delhi carries a special responsibility in mentoring newer institutions across the country.
Ceremony Highlights and AI in Healthcare
During the ceremony, graduating students took the Charak Oath. Degrees awarded included DM, MCh, MD, MS, MDS, MBBS, PhD, nursing, and allied health sciences qualifications, along with fellowships in emerging specialties.
AIIMS Director Dr. Nikhil Tandon said the institute had emerged as a leader in AI-driven healthcare innovations, including AI-assisted screening tools for diabetic retinopathy, oral cancer, and radiology applications.
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