New Delhi: On the future of medical education in the era of artificial intelligence, National Medical Commission chairperson Dr Abhijat Sheth recently stressed that India's healthcare education system must evolve in line with the growing integration of AI into clinical practice.

He pointed out that if doctors continue to be trained only within traditional frameworks, a disconnect may emerge between classroom learning and real-world healthcare delivery, where AI is increasingly becoming part of the clinical environment.

HealthAIcon 2026, a first-of-its-kind national platform focused on advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, concluded successfully on May 17, 2026, at Eros Hotel, New Delhi. Organised by Medical Dialogues in association with the National Medical Forum, the conference brought together policymakers, clinicians, researchers, innovators, and industry leaders from across the country.

Speaking at the conference, Chairman of the summit, Dr Prem Aggarwal stated, "The National AI Doctors Mission aims to build awareness, create structured learning pathways, and ensure the responsible and ethical clinical use of AI in healthcare.”

“We are not preparing for the hype around artificial intelligence; we are preparing doctors, researchers, institutions, and policymakers to use AI responsibly. The goal is to create a structured national movement for safe and effective AI adoption in healthcare," Dr Aggarwal added.

“The future of healthcare will be shaped not only by doctors and hospitals, but also by how responsibly we integrate Artificial Intelligence into the system. AI has the power to improve diagnosis, speed up treatment, and bridge the gap between public and private healthcare, but its success depends on trust and ethical implementation.

Source: Medical Dialogues - May 18,2026