Saveetha Institute Of Medical & Technical Sciences (SIMATS) | HigherEducationReview

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Medical education in India faces challenges such as outdated curricula, limited practical training, and overcrowded classrooms, making it difficult for students to learn effectively individually. Competency-based education, proposed by the National Medical Commission, aims to address these issues; however, most institutions struggle to meet global proficiency-based standards that focus on practical skills. According to recent estimates, the healthcare education market in India will expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.5 percent till 2030 due to the increasing number of skilled professionals. However, there are still loopholes in clinical exposure, research, and industry alignment, thus requiring institutions to revolutionize medical education. Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences (SIMATS) is addressing these challenges with a forward-thinking approach. SIMATS exceeds the competency-based model proposed by the NMC by incorporating proficiency-based...

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