A recent article in The Lancet has highlighted the expansion of a national strategy aimed at strengthening the health workforce, improving access, and extending the reach of quality health care.

The article by Dr Krishna Mohan Surapaneni, Vice Principal & Professor of Biochemistry, Head of the Department of Medical Education at Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai, highlights the ongoing transformation in India’s medical education system.

India has the world’s largest undergraduate medical education network, with 780 medical colleges and an annual intake of around 118,148 medical students.

“India hosts the world’s largest undergraduate medical education network, with 780 medical colleges and an annual intake of around 118 148 medical students. This expansion

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