NTR varsity reforms medical edu with AI, emergency care
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Vice-chancellor says the university is upgrading AP’s medical education by introducing AI-based learning, LMS platforms and 50 new B.Sc Emergency Medicine seats across 19 state colleges
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Dr NTR University of Health Sciences vice-chancellor Dr P Chandrasekhar addressing the media at the university in Vijayawada on Tuesday
Vijayawada: Dr NTR University of Health Sciences is undertaking a series of reforms to take medical education in Andhra Pradesh to international standards, promote research and strengthen emergency healthcare, vice-chancellor Dr P Chandrasekhar said here on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the Silver Jubilee Hall on the university campus, Dr Chandrasekhar said the institution was focusing on academic excellence, research, innovation and transparent examination systems. He said recent NIRF and NAAC assessments had reflected the strong performance of medical colleges in the State. Andhra Medical College (AMC), Visakhapatnam, secured third position nationally and first position in the State, while six colleges, including those in Guntur, Kurnool, Anantapur and SVMC, Tirupati, secured strong rankings.
The university will soon introduce a Learning Management System (LMS) and artificial intelligence-based teaching and learning methods, initially in government medical colleges and subsequently in private institutions. These initiatives are aimed at providing students with modern learning tools and improving academic outcomes.
Dr Chandrasekhar said special attention was also being given to geriatric and family medicine as the country’s average life expectancy had risen to around 72 years.
To strengthen emergency care and create employment opportunities for youth, 50 B.Sc Emergency Medicine seats will be introduced in 19 government medical colleges from the current academic year. He said innovations and research should receive greater priority to further strengthen the state’s medical sector.
University registrar Dr T Sai Sudheer said Phase-I counselling for 4,581 MBBS seats under the Convener quota had been completed. Of these, 4,321 seats were allotted and 4,231 candidates reported at their respective colleges within the deadline.
He said Phase-II All India Quota counseling was being conducted from September 3 to 11, and State quota Phase-II counseling was tentatively proposed to begin after September 11. The revised procedure, introduced in accordance with G.O. No.102 of 2026, allows candidates to choose as many preferred colleges as they wish rather than being required to select every available college. This will also enable them to consider new colleges, additional seats and increased intake that may become available during subsequent counseling rounds.
Dr Sudheer advised candidates to select as many colleges as possible in their preferred order to improve their chances of securing seats, including under the open category. Classes for newly admitted MBBS students are scheduled to begin on September 15 as per the NMC schedule.
State government medical education adviser (NRI) Dr Lokesh Eedara said the objective was to take medical education to international standards and ensure access to family medicine services for every family in line with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. He advocated modern LMS platforms, 100 per cent MCQ-based assessment, international-level faculty training and greater emphasis on research.
Senior anaesthesiologist and pain specialist Dr K Venkateswara Rao said education and research must go hand in hand to promote innovation and enable Indian medical professionals to develop world-class solutions.
