KARACHI (Kashmir English): In a revolutionary change in Pakistan’s medical education system, Artificial Intelligence AI is now officially a part of MBBS and Nursing studies.
For the first time, future doctors and nurses will not only learn about anatomy and surgery but also learn the art of AI to treat patients.
A five-year AI program has been developed to educate medical students in leading-edge technologies that are already revolutionizing healthcare globally. From AI-aided diagnosis and robot-assisted surgeries to patient tracking and digital health analytics, Pakistani medical students are on the cusp of a revolution in the field of medicine.
The step will redesign the future of the nation’s healthcare, experts say. Already, AI is being employed in ventures like retina image interpretation, family medicine programs, and robotic systems that can conduct very complex surgeries, such as abdominal, pelvic, prostate, rectal, and liver surgeries.
Aga Khan University Medical College Dean Professor Karim Damji explained that this course will future-proof doctors: “AI in medicine is no longer a choice, it’s necessary.
This curriculum will get our students ready for the sophisticated and ethical application of AI in healthcare.”In order to stay up with world medical innovation, the curriculum will be revised regularly, with stringent ethical standards applied to education and testing. They confirmed that although small tweaks are done every few years, profound reforms such as this are handled by the Academic Council, led by the Provost.
This is a daring move that means the next generation of Pakistani doctors will not only use stethoscopes and scalpels — they will use AI and robotics to save lives.
Experts opined that equipping students with Artificial Intelligence (AI) can create a huge impact because AI makes learning individualized, bridges language gaps, and provides equal opportunities for students from cities and villages.
It prepares youth with future-proof competencies, gives rise to innovation, and aids teachers by lessening their workload.
AI further enhances access for differently-abled students, enabling greater inclusivity in education. Through the use of AI, India can close the urban-rural gap, improve its workforce, and become an innovation and technological hub of the world.
