‘Man-machine collab game-changer in healthcare’
Irfan Tramboo
Srinagar, Oct 9: Director SKIMS, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, today announced that the institute will utilise its 30-year-old data repository to drive new advances in research, academics, and patient care through Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Prof Gania said SKIMS will take the lead in aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of reshaping healthcare in India through AI.
The Director SKIMS was speaking at a workshop on “AI in Healthcare” organised by the Skill Development Centre SKIMS in collaboration with DataLeads.
Calling data the “biggest treasure and strength of SKIMS,” Prof. Ganie said the institute would leverage this valuable resource to achieve innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery.
“Data is gold, and SKIMS will utilise this gold for transformative growth in medical education, research, and clinical services,” he said.
Highlighting the importance of AI integration, he said the collaboration between human intelligence and machines would enhance precision, accuracy, and contextual understanding in clinical practice.
He added that AI could help address challenges such as limited human resources while strengthening medical teaching, training, research, and skill development.
“The marriage of man and machine is a game-changer in healthcare,” he remarked.
Prof. Ganie assured full institutional support for collaborations in developing health information systems and AI-driven healthcare models.
The AI Skill Development Training Program for Healthcare Professionals was designed to introduce medical professionals to the transformative potential of AI in modern healthcare delivery, clinical decision-making, and research.
The program aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical insights into AI-driven tools, digital healthcare applications, and data-informed practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient outcomes.
Officials said that the workshop covered a wide range of topics, including introduction to AI in healthcare: concepts, principles, and global perspectives; clinical applications of AI: diagnostics, imaging, predictive analytics, and personalised treatment planning; AI in public health and research: population health management, outbreak prediction, and clinical trial support; and ethical and regulatory aspects: patient privacy, data security, accountability, and AI governance in healthcare.
Notably ,the day-long workshop, organised by the Skill Development Centre and coordinated by Prof. Aijaz A. Lone and Dr. Qazi Mudassir, witnessed overwhelming participation from all cadres of SKIMS, including faculty, residents, paramedics, students, administrators, and technicians.
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