IIT Delhi launches executive programme on Artificial Intelligence in healthcare
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has announced a new online executive programme focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, aiming to equip medical and technology professionals with emerging digital skills. The 24-week course, offered through the institute's Continuing Education Programme (CEP), is designed to address India's growing demand for AI-driven healthcare solutions, reported IANS.
Open to clinicians, engineers, data specialists, and med-tech entrepreneurs, the programme will cover a wide range of applications: from AI in diagnostics and hospital operations to public health and automation. The curriculum begins with core AI and machine learning concepts and advances to areas such as: Deep learning for medical imaging
Natural language processing for electronic health records
Predictive analytics and risk scoring
IoT-based monitoring
Public health data intelligence
Participants will gain practical exposure to clinical datasets and hospital information systems, and work on a capstone project under the mentorship of IIT Delhi faculty.
"AI has become integral to modern healthcare. This programme is designed to help professionals lead the sector's digital transformation," said Prof. Manav Bhatnagar, Head of CEP at IIT Delhi.
The programme will be delivered through live weekend sessions, allowing flexibility for working professionals. Additionally, participants will have access to sessions with industry leaders, hospital CIOs, and med-tech innovators, focused on real-world implementation and technology trends.
TeamLease EdTech will support the course as IIT Delhi's technology and student success partner. "This collaboration aims to build cross-functional expertise in clinical and data intelligence," said Shantanu Rooj, Founder and CEO of TeamLease EdTech.
The launch coincides with a significant global shift toward AI in healthcare. Estimates from the World Economic Forum suggest AI could add over $150 billion annually to the healthcare economy through increased efficiency and better patient outcomes. In India, NITI Aayog and EY project the digital healthcare market to surpass $37 billion by 2030, fueled by innovations in AI diagnostics and telemedicine.
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