Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today presented awards to 26 young medical professionals from across the country, who had excelled in different specialities like Oncology, Paediatrics, Endocrinology, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine etc.
Complimenting the media house which had organised the event, Dr Jitendra Singh appreciated the decision to award such doctors who were just entering the prime of their career and an award at this stage meant a huge recognition as well as a boost for them, compared to an award received in the later stage of the career.
The Minister said that recognising young doctors at an early stage of their careers is important for strengthening the future of healthcare services in the country. He said that encouraging medical professionals during their formative years motivates them to pursue excellence and continuously upgrade their knowledge in a rapidly evolving medical landscape.
Addressing the conclave, Dr. Jitendra Singh expressed satisfaction that many of the honours presented at the event were awarded to young doctors rather than only to senior professionals at the end of their careers. Referring to the awards, the Minister remarked that recognising talent early not only boosts confidence but also inspires young medical professionals to continue contributing to society with greater commitment.
Dr. Jitendra Singh spoke about the changing nature of medical practice, saying that the healthcare sector is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the advent of new technologies and artificial intelligence. While technology has significantly improved diagnosis and treatment, he said the role of a doctor remains irreplaceable because experience and clinical intuition continue to play a crucial role in patient care.
Sharing his perspective from decades of observing developments in medical science, Dr. Jitendra Singh recalled how medical education earlier revolved around studying certain diseases in depth, such as syphilis or diabetes, to understand the entire field of medicine.
Today, he said, the scope of medicine has expanded enormously with multiple specialisations and new treatment approaches emerging, and at the same time, artificial intelligence tending to take over the task of conventional learning. The Minister said the combination of technological advancements, emerging diseases and changing healthcare needs has made the field more complex than before.
In such a scenario, with rapidly emerging options and technologies, each young medico should try to focus on a specific area of medical expertise and continue updating himself regularly, he said he advised young doctors to focus on a specific area of medical expertise and continue updating themselves regularly, as knowledge in the medical field evolves rapidly.
Dr. Jitendra Singh also referred to the post-COVID healthcare environment, where both communicable and lifestyle diseases continue to challenge healthcare systems. He said this has further increased the importance of specialised knowledge and continuous learning for medical professionals.
Expressing confidence in the young doctors who were honoured at the conclave, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that many of them would go on to achieve major milestones in their careers and could one day return to receive lifetime achievement honours for their contributions to the medical profession.