Nanyang Technological University Singapore has unveiled plans to enrich the curriculum of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine with additional AI and digital health-related courses.
Starting next year, digital health will be incorporated as vertical courses within the five-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery program. These courses encompass medical data science, data analytics, and AI.
The updated curriculum aims to provide students with a strong foundation in the ethical and legal aspects of AI and healthcare informatics. Students will gain awareness of the limitations and benefits of these technologies, along with hands-on experience in AI and medical technologies like telehealth, health apps, wearables, and personalized molecular medicine.
The medical school will also introduce more tech-enabled learning tools, including virtual reality for teaching the cardiorespiratory system and e-simulators for drug prescription and electronic medical record usage. These tools are designed to prepare students to become adept and confident users of technology in their roles as doctors.
Furthermore, the program will incorporate an expanded scope of medical humanities to equip students with essential skills to critically engage with technology, manage clinical uncertainty, and adapt to changes in healthcare practice.
**Philips Appoints New Managing Director for Asia-Pacific**
Royal Philips has appointed Peter Quinlan as the managing director of Philips Asia-Pacific. Quinlan, who has been with the company since 2007, most recently led the MR, CT, and diagnostic X-ray imaging businesses in various regions, including APAC, Japan, India, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. He succeeds Caroline Clarke, who served the company for 15 years.
Quinlan’s extensive expertise in health technology positions him to lead Philips APAC and continue advancing the company’s mission of improving people’s health and well-being. He aims to drive digital transformation in healthcare across the APAC region, focusing on integrated workflow solutions, connected systems and devices, and integrated diagnostics.
**Yashoda Group of Hospitals Partners with Fujifilm for Endoscopy Training**
The Yashoda Group of Hospitals has teamed up with Fujifilm India to establish a training and research facility specializing in basic and advanced GI endoscopy. This facility will enable gastroenterologists to stay updated on the latest endoscopic technologies, including endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, third-space endoscopy, and diagnostic endoscopy.
Additionally, the training center will offer training programs and observer programs for doctors across the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the continuous improvement of endoscopy practices.
**Apollo Telehealth Expands Services to NTPC Power Plants**
Apollo Telehealth has initiated emergency and ICU services via telemedicine for nine power-generating plants operated by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). These services are designed to provide medical care to NTPC employees, enhancing healthcare accessibility and safety.
Both TeleEmergency and TeleICU services are extended not only to NTPC employees but also to their families, ensuring comprehensive medical support in emergency situations and intensive care scenarios.
