The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) set a Guinness World Record on Wednesday. The record is for the “most viewers of an artificial intelligence in healthcare lesson live stream on YouTube.” NBEMS achieved this with a live stream of a training program. The program focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
Record Achieved During Training Program
The record was established during a nationwide online training session. This session was specifically for registered medical practitioners. It aimed to teach them about AI in healthcare. The peak number of viewers watching simultaneously was 17,999 .
Program Details and Leadership
NBEMS developed the AI training program. Dr. Abhijat Sheth, NBEMS president, conceptualized the initiative. Dr. Sheth also chairs the National Medical Commission (NMC). The program’s goal is to give doctors foundational and applied knowledge of AI. It features 20 modules. These are delivered over six months. Faculty from Harvard University, IIM Lucknow, and IISc Bengaluru are involved. Participants do not pay a fee for the program.
Execution and Collaboration
Dr. Rakesh Sharma, an NBEMS governing body member, and Dr. AVS Suresh led the program’s planning. A team from NBEMS collaborated with national and international AI experts. This effort made the digital learning program a reality for medical professionals nationwide.
Guinness World Records Verification
A Guinness World Records team officially verified the record attempt. Swapnil Dangarikar, an appointed judge, led the evaluation. The team conducted a thorough verification process. They confirmed the achievement before announcing the record.
Statement from NBEMS President
Dr. Abhijat Sheth stated the achievement draws inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. Modi emphasizes Digital India and technological innovation. Sheth also highlighted responsible AI adoption in governance. He called the recognition a testament to India’s leadership in medical education technology. NBEMS remains committed to competency-based learning. They plan more initiatives to improve healthcare quality.
Sheth expressed gratitude to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, health ministry officials, faculty, and participating doctors. He stated NBEMS believes medical education must evolve. Their goal is to train future-ready healthcare leaders. These leaders will use new technologies responsibly. Sheth noted the record demonstrates NBEMS’ readiness for global change.
Participant Enthusiasm
The program saw significant participation from doctors. This included professionals from government and private institutions across India. The high turnout indicates growing interest among healthcare workers in AI.