BENGALURU
Simulation-based education should become a mandatory component of undergraduate and postgraduate medical training to improve patient care, safety and clinical skills, said B C Bhagavan at the International SIMGLOBE-2026 conference held at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute.
Inaugurating the international conference organised by BMCRI, RGUHS Vice-Chancellor Dr. B.C. Bhagavan highlighted the growing importance of simulation in modern medical education. He said simulation-based learning enhances medical skills, promotes teamwork among healthcare professionals and strengthens patient safety standards.
“Simulation has become an integral part of medical education. It helps students gain practical experience in a controlled environment and prepares them to provide quality healthcare services,” he said.
Dr. Bhagavan noted that skill-based training is essential in the healthcare sector and that the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences is actively designing programmes using mannequins and advanced scientific technologies to train medical students. He stressed that quality healthcare involves safe, effective and affordable treatment, ensuring better health outcomes through timely diagnosis and patient-centred care.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Sujatha Rathod, Director of the State Medical Education Department, emphasised the need to strengthen the healthcare system and ensure equal access to quality health services across urban and rural areas. She said patient safety must remain the highest priority and added that the medical community had learned valuable lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.
International SIMGLOBE-2026 President Dr. Naveen Paliwal said the conference aims to promote simulation-based training across medical disciplines, including anaesthesia, emergency medicine, nursing and allied healthcare sectors.
Dr. H.S. Chhabra, Chairman of the Board of Nationally Recognised Medical Associations and Institutions, urged students to develop greater interest in modern scientific advancements in medicine.
Conference Organising Secretary Dr. K. Sandhya, AIIMS Bhubaneswar Assistant Professor Dr. Pooja Bihani and Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation Managing Director Dr. B.S. Srinath also addressed the gathering and highlighted the role of simulation in enhancing medical education.
Presiding over the programme, BMCRI Director Dr. S.T. Kavya said participants gained hands-on exposure to simulation technologies and innovative teaching methods. A booklet on simulation was also released during the conference, followed by workshops and technical discussions.
