{
  "id": 3760511,
  "title": "SRMIST, The Hindu to organise webinar on technology integration in medical profession",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/srmist-the-hindu-to-organise-webinar-on-technology-integration-in-3760511",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-27T15:13:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/education/srmist-the-hindu-to-organise-webinar-on-technology-integration-in-medical-profession/article71396818.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SRM Institute of Science and Technology, in collaboration with The Hindu, is set to host a webinar on Saturday, August 29, 2026, as part of their Future Career Conversations series. The event, titled 'The Future Doctor: Balancing Clinical Experience with Technology,' aims to address the evolving landscape of the medical profession driven by the rapid integration of technology, including Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and digital health. The webinar will delve into how medical professionals can adapt to these advancements while maintaining clinical excellence and patient-centered care. It will explore the use of AI-assisted diagnostics, telemedicine, and digital consultations, alongside the ethical considerations inherent in technology-driven healthcare. The discussion will also touch upon the ongoing debate between specialized practice and general practice, as well as the necessity for reforms in medical education, offering insights into the requisite skills, adaptability, and a multi-disciplinary approach for success in the future of medicine. The panel, moderated by Geetha Srimathi S., Senior Reporter of The Hindu, will include distinguished figures such as R. Jayanthi, Dean of SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Vivek Narayanan, Dean of Dental at SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, Ritubhan Gautam, Head of Global Health at Deep Tek.ai, K. Ganapathy, Honorary Distinguished Professor at IIM Jammu and National Academy of Medical Sciences, among others. Registration for the webinar can be completed at https://newsth.live/THSRMFE.",
  "summary": "The session will explore how the medical profession is evolving with the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and digital health, and how future doctors can adapt to these advancements while continuing to uphold clinical excellence and patient-centred care",
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        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "SRMIST, The Hindu to organise webinar on technology integration in medical profession",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/srmist-the-hindu-to-organise-webinar-on-technology-integration-in",
        "published": "2026-08-27T15:13:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}