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

Key points

• "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).
• 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.