NMC Chief Says AI Won’t Replace Your Doctor, but Change Medical Education Forever: Here’s Why

NMC chief says AI won’t replace your doctor, but change medical education forever: Here’s why

Speaking at the conference, Dr Abhijat Sheth, Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and President of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (MBEMS), said AI is already becoming an integral part of healthcare.

AI turning vital to healthcare, need to prepare doctors to use it responsibly: NMC chairperson

National Medical Commission chairperson Abhijat Sheth emphasised the need to prepare doctors and healthcare systems for responsible AI integration in healthcare. He highlighted that medical education must adapt to AI's growing role, ensuring doctors can critically interpret and safely use AI while maintaining clinical judgment.