THE INTEGRATION OF MEDICAL EDUCATION WITH SKILL DEVELOPMENT IS REGARDED AS THE MOST CRUCIAL FACTOR FOR ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Dr. Raghavendra Rao M. V.*, Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli

The great contributions can make a great country of its students. In the words of Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world". Technology and medicine have gone hand in hand for many years. Consistent advances in pharmaceuticals and the medical field have saved millions of lives and improved many others. Medical advances that significantly improve diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease are often called ‘breakthroughs’. India is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world. Skills are essential for economic growth and social development in a country. The strength of India is its youth population. Most of the youth of India are not fully skilled as per the requirements of the industry. Skills and knowledge are the key factors in order to overcome hurdles and helping India to embark on a road of endless growth. Skill development helps in reducing the unemployment level in the country.  “The only skill that will be important in the 21st century is the skill of learning new skills. Everything else will become obsolete over time.