The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has introduced a free six-month online course on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education, aimed at enhancing digital and AI literacy among medical professionals across India.
Applications are now open through the official website at natboard.edu.in, with the programme set to commence in January 2026. The initiative requires no technical or programming background, and NBEMS will not charge any fee for participation.
The comprehensive programme comprises 20 interactive modules delivered through live online sessions spanning six months. The curriculum addresses AI applications relevant to healthcare and medical education, with emphasis on clinical applicability, ethics, patient safety, and professional accountability.
The course aims to equip medical professionals with critical evaluation skills and knowledge necessary to responsibly integrate AI tools in clinical practice, education, and health systems within the Indian context. Distinguished faculty from prestigious national and international institutions, including Mayo Clinic, Harvard University, University of Oxford, IISc Bengaluru, and IIM Lucknow, will conduct the sessions.
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Participants who attend at least 75 percent of live classes with attendance marked at both the beginning and conclusion of sessions, and successfully pass the online assessment, will receive a digital course completion certificate.
In an ambitious move, NBEMS plans to apply for a Guinness World Record for providing online AI education to the largest number of doctors in a single session, highlighting the scale and significance of this educational initiative in advancing medical technology adoption across India.
