Hyderabad: The Telangana health department has decided to integrate traditional teaching with technology by introducing digital medical education across all 35 government medical colleges in the State.
Technology to bridge health gap
Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha, in a review meeting held on Wednesday at the Aarogyasri Trust office, emphasised that technology will bridge the gap between rural and urban medical education, ensuring that every student receives a uniform and high-quality learning experience.
Uniform academic rigour from Osmania to Asifabad
The Minister noted that with the state now producing 4,140 MBBS students annually, maintaining academic rigour is non-negotiable.
He stressed that the world-class reputation enjoyed by alumni of prestigious institutions like Osmania and Gandhi Medical Colleges must now extend to newer colleges in remote districts. “Whether a student is studying at Osmania in Hyderabad or at the medical college in Asifabad, the quality of education and the standard of excellence must be identical,” he said.
Focus on practical knowledge
Moving beyond rote learning, the government aims to enhance the ‘practical knowledge’ of medicos. To achieve this, the Minister ordered the immediate setup of digital infrastructure, including:
– Smart Boards and LED Screens in all classrooms.
– Implementation of a Learning Management System (LMS).
– Development of specialised software to track and assess student skills periodically.
High-tech learning via VR and simulation
To simplify complex subjects like anatomy and intricate surgical procedures, the state will introduce:
– Virtual Labs and Simulation Tools.
– Virtual Reality (VR) modules for immersive learning.
– AI tools to monitor and analyse student attendance and performance.
Centres of excellence and mentorship
The Minister proposed developing Osmania, Gandhi and Warangal MGM Colleges as ‘Centres of Excellence.’
These hubs will focus on futuristic technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR), serving as mentors and training hubs for other medical colleges across the state.
Digital libraries and telemedicine
In alignment with National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines, all curriculum materials will be digitised and integrated with the National Digital Library.
Additionally, telemedicine will be used to demonstrate clinical case studies, helping students learn despite the heavy patient rush in teaching hospitals.
To ensure smooth operations, each college will be equipped with the necessary hardware and software, supported by dedicated IT administrators and technicians. The entire project will be executed under the direct supervision of the Director of Medical Education (DME).
“Our ultimate goal is to ensure that our medical students are equipped to excel anywhere in the world,” said Minister Rajanarsimha.
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