Aligarh: The Department of Community Medicine of JN Medical College in Aligarh Muslim University, organised the ‘International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Healthcare - AMUCMCON 2025’ at Kennedy Auditorium.

The event brought together experts to deliberate on AI’s transformative role in public health, education, and ethical integration.

The conference was inaugurated by Prof Mohd Gulrez, former Vice-Chancellor of AMU, who highlighted AI’s growing significance in healthcare and medical education. He emphasized that AI should be regarded as a complementary tool to human intelligence rather than a replacement and urged professionals to integrate AI-driven applications ethically for enhanced healthcare delivery.

Prof M Habib Raza, Dean Faculty of Medicine and Principal JNMC, said that AI can be used in clinical practice, analyzing medical images for diagnosis support and virtual patient scenarios.

The conference featured eminent national and international experts who provided valuable insights into AI’s application in education and healthcare.

Prof Francois Cilliers from the University of Cape Town delivered a keynote on ‘Revolutionizing Medical Education with AI: From Simulations to Personalized Learning’. He highlighted how AI-driven simulations enable students to practice clinical decision-making in a risk-free environment while personalized learning platforms enhance educational outcomes.

Dr Sharon Baisil from MOSC Medical College of Kerala led a session on ‘AI for Every Doctor: Applying Free AI Tools in Clinical Practice’. He introduced participants to practical AI tools that can aid research and clinical decision-making.

Dr Rameshbabu Manyam from Emory University of America discussed ‘Unravelling the Potential of AI for Predictive Analytics in Healthcare’. He elaborated on how AI enhances early diagnosis, optimizes resource allocation, and improves patient outcomes through data-driven models.

Prof Aya Yassin from Ain Shams University of Egypt explored ‘Towards Responsible AI in Medicine: Ethical Considerations and Best Practices’. She emphasized the need for bias mitigation, data privacy, and transparency in AI-driven healthcare.

A panel discussion, featuring Dr Rameshbabu Manyam, Brigadier SK Kaushik, Dr Sharon Baisil, Prof Saira Mehnaz, and Dr Mohd Salman Shah, provided an interactive platform for discussing AI’s opportunities and challenges in healthcare.

AMUCMCON 2025 witnessed an overwhelming response, with 533 national delegates and 32 international attendees.

A major attraction was ‘Mind-Quest 2025’, a competition encouraging undergraduate students to showcase creativity through photography, reels, and digital e-posters.

The conference concluded with a valedictory address by Prof Zulfia Khan, who emphasized AI’s potential to reshape public health and education. She commended the efforts of the organizing team and speakers in fostering meaningful discussions on AI’s ethical and practical applications.

Dr Sameena Ahmad delivered the closing remarks, highlighting AMUCMCON 2025’s impact on advancing AI-driven public health solutions.