NBEMS launches free online AI in medical education programme for PG doctors and faculty
New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has opened applications for a free Online Programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical Education. The course begins January 2026, runs fully online, and is open to postgraduate doctors, faculty, trainees, alumni, and other registered medical professionals.
The aim is simple: help clinicians and educators judge AI tools wisely, use them responsibly, and integrate them safely into clinical practice, teaching, and health systems in India. Patient safety, ethics, and accountability are front and center.
Who can apply
- NBEMS ongoing trainees
- NBEMS alumni (qualified 2020 onwards)
- Faculty of NBEMS-accredited departments
- Other registered medical professionals interested in AI applications in healthcare and medical education
Certification and attendance
Participants who attend at least 75% of classes live (with attendance marked at both the start and end) and pass the online assessment will receive a digital Course Completion Certificate.
- Live attendance is mandatory for certification.
- Recorded sessions do not count toward attendance.
How the live classes work
- The class schedule will be posted on the NBEMS website. Use the "Join the Class" link for each session to enter the platform and auto-mark start-of-class attendance.
- The link goes live 30 minutes before the session and remains active up to 30 minutes after the start time.
- At the end of each class, complete a brief questionnaire and submit feedback within one hour to mark end-of-class attendance.
- Attendance is valid only if marked at both the beginning and end of the class.
Key features
- Live online sessions with 20 modules over 6 months, starting January 2026, with focus on clinical applicability, ethics, patient safety, and accountability
- No technical or programming background required
- No fee charged by NBEMS
- Faculty drawn from eminent national and international institutions, including Mayo Clinic, Harvard University, University of Oxford, IISc Bengaluru, IIM Lucknow, and others
What you will learn
- Core AI concepts relevant to healthcare-no coding required
- How to appraise AI tools, models, and literature for clinical validity, utility, bias, and safety
- When AI is appropriate-and when to avoid it
- Ethical, legal, privacy, and cybersecurity considerations in Indian healthcare settings
- How to use AI outputs in decision-making with outcome-action pairing and patient-centered reasoning
- How to contribute as a clinical expert in multidisciplinary AI teams
- Professionalism, accountability, and transparency in AI-assisted care, education, and research
Professional responsibility
Participants are expected to uphold high standards of conduct, ethics, and academic integrity while engaging with AI tools discussed in the programme. AI is positioned as a clinical support system-not a replacement for professional medical judgment.
Quick start checklist
- Check the NBEMS schedule and session links on the official website: NBEMS
- Block your calendar for live sessions to meet the 75% attendance requirement.
- Plan for 20 modules over 6 months; keep your login and device ready for live participation.
Helpful resources
- Ethics framework for AI in health from WHO: WHO guidance
- Want additional AI upskilling alongside this programme? Explore curated course lists: Complete AI Training
If you're a PG trainee, faculty member, or practicing clinician looking to build practical judgment around AI-without getting lost in code-this programme will help you make better calls at the bedside and in the classroom. Seats are open; watch the NBEMS website for the schedule and joining links.
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