IIT Kharagpur introduces NMC-accredited MD programmes, becomes first IIT to offer postgraduate medical courses

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The programmes will operate under the Dr. B. C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre at IIT Kharagpur. Medical education meets engineering and artificial intelligenceThe institute plans to connect clinical education with its existing research capabilities in engineering, biomedical sciences and artificial intelligence (AI).

The interdisciplinary research environment will provide opportunities to explore areas such as AI-assisted clinical decision-making, advanced medical imaging, computational pathology, biomedical devices, molecular diagnostics and precision medicine.Research areas will also include population health and affordable healthcare technologies.

IIT Kharagpur's existing work in microfluidics, bioengineering, healthcare diagnostics and computational sciences will support this approach.The initiative aims to develop physician-scientists and medical specialists with exposure to technological research, clinical practice and translational applications.

Research-driven learning and opportunities for international academic exposure are also part of the proposed academic environment.IIT Kharagpur's healthcare education initiativeEstablished in 1951, IIT Kharagpur was the first institute in India's IIT system.

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