IIIT Hyderabad introduces online course on AI for medical professionals

Hyderabad: In collaboration with the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) and IHub-Data, the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) has launched a 12-week online course on ''AI for Medical Professionals.''

Aiming to equip medical professionals with skills to understand and apply AI in clinical settings, enhancing patient care and efficiency, this curriculum covers AI basics, machine learning, deep learning, and clinical applications, with a focus on screening, diagnosis, prognosis, and patient management. The course includes video lectures, tutorials, case studies, and assessments, leading to certification, as per UNI report.

Around 200 senior medical professionals from 41 specialties across 24 states, are mentored by eminent faculty from IIITH and NAMS.

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The course was launched virtually by Prof P J Narayanan, Director of IIITH, Dr Shiv Kumar Sarin, President of NAMS, and Prof Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

Prof Narayanan emphasized the importance of AI in modern healthcare, while Dr Sarin highlighted the course’s potential to transform medical education. Prof Karandikar noted that AI could extend healthcare services, especially to rural areas, quotes UNI

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International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH) is an autonomous university, founded as a not-for-profit public private partnership (N-PPP) in 1998, and is the first IIIT in India under this model. Over the years, the institute has evolved strong research programmes in various areas, with an emphasis on technology and applied research for industry and society. The institute facilitates interdisciplinary research and a seamless flow of knowledge.

Several world-renowned centres of excellence are part of IIITH’s research portfolio. It has established various joint collaboration and co-innovation models with an industry outreach spanning significant national and multinational companies. Its innovative curriculum allows students the flexibility of selecting their courses and projects. Apart from academics the institute provides students with a comprehensive environment that promotes art and culture, sports, societal contributions and self-governance.