New Delhi, February 25 The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous body under the Union Health Ministry, achieved a Guinness World Record on Wednesday for "most viewers of a live stream on YouTube featuring an artificial intelligence lesson in healthcare".
The record was achieved through a nationwide online training program on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, specifically designed for registered medical practitioners across the country.
The peak concurrent viewership for the training program was 17,999.
The AI training initiative was conceptualized by NBEMS under the leadership of Dr Abhijat Sheth, president of NBEMS and chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC), to empower doctors with foundational and applied knowledge of artificial intelligence.
The program, delivered over six months by renowned national and international faculty from Harvard USA, IIM Lucknow, IISc Bengaluru, etc., consists of 20 modules. NBEMS is not charging any fees from the participants.
The digital e-learning program on AI for medical professionals across the country was planned and executed by Dr Rakesh Sharma, a member of the NBEMS governing body, and Dr AVS Suresh from Hyderabad, along with a team from NBEMS, in collaboration with various AI experts nationally and internationally.
The record attempt was officially adjudicated by a team led by Swapnil Dangarikar, a judge appointed by Guinness World Records, who conducted a thorough evaluation and verification process before confirming the achievement.
NBEMS president Abhijat Sheth said, "This achievement is inspired by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who has always emphasized on digital India, technological innovation, and the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in governance and public service."
"This recognition from Guinness World Records is not merely a record, but a testament to India's leadership in adopting digital innovation in medical education," he said.
NBEMS remains committed towards advancing competency-based learning and will continue to introduce initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery across the nation, he added.
"I express heartfelt gratitude to Union Health Minister J P Nadda Ji, health ministry officers, faculty members, academic partners, and participating doctors whose collective effort made this achievement possible," he said.
"At NBEMS, we believe that medical education must grow with global advancements. Our goal is not only to train specialists, but to prepare future-ready healthcare leaders who can use new technologies responsibly. This record is not just about numbers. It proves that NBEMS is ready to lead and move forward with the changing world," the NBEMS president said.
The program witnessed unprecedented participation from doctors from government and private institutions across India, reflecting a growing enthusiasm among healthcare professionals towards AI.