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Foundation Course – Use of Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence

Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences > Departments (AIMS) > Department of Anatomy > Foundation Course – Use of Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence

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Details / Information

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Name of the College / Institution

Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Faculty of Medical & Allied Health Sciences, Adichunchanagiri University, B.G. Nagara.

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Name of the Organizing Unit/ Department/Committee:

Department of Anatomy

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Type of Event

Foundation Course / Guest Lecture

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Event Number

NA

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Title of the Event

Use of Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence

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Level of the Event

College Level

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Mode of the Event

Offline

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Date(s) and Duration

9th October 2026 (Friday) – 2 Hours

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Time

09:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Venue / Platform / Location

Lecture Hall 01, AIMS, B.G. Nagara

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Theme / Area

Digital Learning, Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education, Information Management and Future Healthcare Technologies.

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Target Audience

Phase I MBBS Students – Batch 2026–27

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Number of Participants

Phase I MBBS students and faculty members.

150+ Students

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Accreditation / Recognition, if any

NA

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Financial Assistance / Sponsorship, if any

NA

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Chief Guest / Resource Persons / Experts

Col. Dr. S. N. Sridhara, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Adichunchanagiri University – Resource Person.

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Objectives of the Event

·         To introduce students to Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence in medical education.

·         To familiarize students with digital learning tools, information management and reliable academic resources.

·         To create awareness regarding responsible AI usage and emerging technologies in healthcare.

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Brief Proceedings / Event Summary

The Foundation Course session on “Use of Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence” was conducted on 9th October 2026 for Phase I MBBS students.

Programme Proceedings:

  1. Welcome Address: The programme commenced with Dr. Ajay N, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, extending a respectful welcome to Col. Dr. S. N. Sridhara, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, ACU. He introduced the distinguished resource person, highlighting his academic excellence, achievements and leadership contributions. He also welcomed the students and faculty members present.
  2. Expert Session: Col. Dr. S. N. Sridhara delivered an informative presentation focusing on Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, digital learning resources, information management and emerging technological advancements in medical education and healthcare.
  3. Student Feedback: Following the session, feedback was collected to assess students’ learning experiences, confidence in using digital tools and interest in further training.

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Key Outcomes / Learning Outcomes

1.       Enhanced awareness of digital tools and AI applications in medical learning.

2.       Improved understanding of information retrieval, research resources and responsible AI usage.

3.       Increased appreciation of future digital competencies required in healthcare.

4.       Identified strong student interest in hands-on AI and digital technology workshops.

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Feedback Analysis

Feedback was obtained from 141 students through a structured online questionnaire.

  1. Overall Satisfaction: 50% rated the session Excellent, 46.1% Very Good and 3.9% Good, indicating 96.1% highly positive ratings.
  2. Learning Effectiveness: Students predominantly reported that the session improved their understanding of digital learning tools, AI applications, information management and future healthcare skills.
  3. Confidence in Responsible AI Usage: 50% reported being Confident and 21.1% Very Confident, while 23.7% reported being Moderately Confident.
  4. Demand for Future Sessions: 64.5% expressed definite interest in additional workshops, while 34.2% indicated possible interest.
  5. Student Suggestions: Visible written responses highlighted interest in ChatGPT, Claude, research applications, academic resource searching and AI-assisted note preparation.

Overall Feedback: The session received highly favourable ratings and demonstrated substantial student interest in further practical exposure to digital and AI tools.

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Follow-up / Action Taken, if any

Proposed Follow-up:

  1. Organize hands-on workshops on AI and digital learning tools based on student feedback.
  2. Encourage responsible use of AI for academic learning, information retrieval and research.
  3. Integrate digital literacy and emerging healthcare technologies into future academic enrichment activities.

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Attachments / Enclosures

·         Event brochure/invitation

·         4–6 selected photographs

·         Feedback Analysis Report