Medical graduates should adapt to changing technologies including AI, says educationist

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Students being conferred with degrees at the 16th convocation of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER) (Deemed-to-be-University) in Belagavi on Friday (June 5). | Photo Credit: P.K. Badiger

"Young medical graduates should adapt to emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, while preserving the human touch in health-care," said Vidya Yeravdekar, principal director, Symbiosis Society and Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, in Belagavi on Friday (June 5).

She was delivering the convocation address at the 16th convocation of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER) (Deemed-to-be-University).

Dr. Yeravdekar highlighted the importance of empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills, stating that these qualities are as important as professional competence. She urged the new graduates to listen carefully to their patients, spend quality time understanding their concerns, and practice medicine with compassion and integrity. She noted that while awards, gold medals, and accolades are commendable, what truly matters is becoming a good human being and serving society with dedication and ethical values.

Congratulating the graduates on completing their degrees, she remarked that they were entering a rapidly evolving world with new opportunities and challenges. She stressed that healthcare extends far beyond medicine and requires a deep understanding of people, cultures, and society. She encouraged the students to continuously seek knowledge and remain grounded in values.

She encouraged the students to embrace diversity, uphold the values and ethical standards instilled by KLE, and take pride in carrying forward its legacy. She also expressed her desire to strengthen collaborative initiatives between the institutions and warmly invited the students to visit Pune Symbiosis campus in the future.

Lalitbhushan S. Waghmare, Vice-Chancellor, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Sawangi (Megh