By establishing the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, IIT Madras has made a significant contribution to the field of medical education. The goal of this four-year BS programme, which is the first of its type in India, is to close the technological and medical divide. In order to prepare students for a future when engineering and medical knowledge intersect, the course offers an interdisciplinary approach. This programme at IIT Madras will prepare doctors to effectively use technology in their clinical practise and lay the groundwork for physician-scientist training in India with a focus on designing life-saving medical devices, drug discovery, artificial intelligence in medicine, and fundamental medical research.

IIT Madras Joint Effort 

•  Top Medical Professionals

Top medical professionals from India and other countries worked closely together to establish the curriculum for the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology. These specialists will contribute their invaluable knowledge and experience to the programme as “Professors of Practise” in the department.

• Partnerships with prestigious medical institutions and hospitals

The department already has partnerships with prestigious hospitals and healthcare organisations in India. These partnerships will offer students opportunity for hands-on learning in authentic healthcare settings as well as practical exposure to the field.

• Programmes for Collaborative Research

IIT Madras will carry out basic and practical research projects that link several medical specialties. The institute’s mission is to empower researchers to develop ground-breaking innovations that will enhance patients’ lives for aeons to come by giving them the tools and platform they need.

The process for admission at IIT Madras

The IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) will be used for the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology’s admission process. Candidates must have passed the Class 12 (or equivalent) exam with a scientific stream in 2022 or 2023 from any board recognised by the Council of Boards of Department Education in India in order to be eligible for the programme.

Courses Offered at IIT Madras

The Department of Medical Sciences & Technology will offer the following courses:

— BS in Medical Sciences & Engineering (4 Year Programme)

— PhD Programme for Doctors

— MS by Research for Doctors

— MS in Medical Sciences and Engineering

— PhD Programme for Science & Engineering Graduates

Innovative Healthcare through an Interprofessional Approach

The Department of Medical Sciences and Technology’s interdisciplinary approach opens up a world of possibilities for healthcare innovation. New technologies can be created to track key indicators of various organs, spot disease symptoms, and offer specialised prevention and treatment choices by combining engineering and medical knowledge.

Linking Technology and Medicine

Healthcare could be revolutionised through the fusion of technology and medicine. IIT Madras hopes to bring together experts from the two sectors through the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology in order to develop ground-breaking answers for medical problems that were previously unsolvable. The goal of the agency is to revolutionise healthcare, expand access to high-quality, reasonably priced Medicare for all Americans.

Opportunities for Research and Internships

An internship in a hospital is part of the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology’s course curriculum to help students make the transition from theory to practise. Students will have the chance to collaborate with engineering and medical faculty, building a solid research foundation and obtaining real-world experience.

Creating medical scientists

Physician-scientists are essential to the development of medicines, gadgets, and technologies as well as our understanding of how diseases occur. The department provides the MS (by research) and PhD programmes in an effort to increase the number of physician-scientists. These courses will give students the information and abilities they need to become pioneers in medical innovation and research.

The doctoral programme in entrepreneurship

A unique programme dubbed the entrepreneurial doctorate is being introduced by the department in addition to the MS and PhD programmes. For clinicians who want to develop a product, this programme is created. The IIT Madras system will advise and assist doctors in their entrepreneurial endeavours, enabling them to realise their creative ideas.