Smart Boards in All Government Medical Colleges: Health Minister
At a high-level review meeting held at the Aarogyasri Trust office on Wednesday, the minister said traditional classroom teaching must transition to technology-driven learning.
Hyderabad:In a move aimed at modernising medical education, health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha has directed officials to introduce smart boards and advanced digital teaching tools in all government medical colleges across Telangana to bring education standards on par with international institutions.
At a high-level review meeting held at the Aarogyasri Trust office on Wednesday, the minister said traditional classroom teaching must transition to technology-driven learning. He instructed the health, medical and family welfare department to immediately roll out digital education systems, with special emphasis on installing smart boards and LED screens in classrooms across all 35 government medical colleges.
The minister said the move would ensure uniform quality of education for medical students, irrespective of whether they study at established institutions such as Osmania Medical College and Gandhi Medical College or at newly established colleges in districts like Asifabad. With more than 4,140 MBBS students enrolling every year, he noted that digital classrooms are essential to address concerns over variations in teaching quality following the rapid expansion of colleges and seats.
Rajanarsimha said smart boards would enable faculty to explain complex subjects, clinical cases and procedures more effectively. He also called for integrating smart boards with Learning Management Systems (LMS) to regularly assess students’ understanding and skill development.
In addition, the minister suggested the phased introduction of virtual laboratories, simulation tools and digital content aligned with National Medical Commission guidelines. He said these technologies would help students gain better clarity in subjects such as anatomy and surgical procedures, particularly where direct clinical exposure is limited due to heavy patient loads.
