Round-Table Conference at SRM Hospital, Kattankulathur

The Global Network for Medical, Health Professions, and Bioethics Education Round Table Conference was held on 23rd January 2025 at the SRM Hospital Board Room, focusing on the theme “Globalisation of Indian Medical Education – A Way Forward.”

The conference brought together esteemed dignitaries and experts from around the globe, including:

~ Dr. Ricardo Leon – Mexico-Borquez, President, World Federation for Medical Education
~ Professor Dr Russell D’Souza, Head, Asia Pacific Division, International Chair in Bioethics, Australia
~ Dr. Harm Peters, Director of Medical Education and Educational Research, Germany, and President, AMSE
~ Prof. Vedprakash Mishra, President, AMEI
~ Prof. Madalena Patricio, Former President, AMEE, and International Educational Advisor from the University of Lisbon, Portugal
~ Prof. Mary Mathew, Secretary Gen AMEI
~ Dr. Nitin M Nagarkar, Pro Vice-Chancellor (I/C) Dean (Medical), SRMMCHRC
~ Lt. Col. (Dr.) A. Ravikumar, Advisor, SRMMCHRC
~ Prof Gaurav V Mishra, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, DMIMS campus, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
~ Dr. Princy Louis Palatty, Head of Department | Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Kochi

Honourable Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor (Academics), SRMIST, felicitated the dignitaries. The event was conducted under the aegis of the Association of Medical Educators of India (AMEI) and aimed to foster dialogue on aligning Indian medical education with global standards, addressing challenges, and exploring opportunities for collaboration.

Key discussions centred on:

~ Strategies for integrating global perspectives into the Indian medical education system.
~ Collaborative approaches to address gaps and challenges in curriculum development.
~ Future pathways to promote excellence in medical education and bioethics.

The conference concluded with a vision for enhancing India’s role in shaping the future of global medical education. It was a resounding success, providing valuable insights and laying the groundwork for future collaborations.