The Future Career Conversations series, jointly organised by the SRM Institute of Science and Technology and The Hindu, continues to provide students and professionals with insights into emerging academic disciplines and evolving career opportunities.
The seventh webinar in the series, titled “Allied Health & Nursing: The Backbone of Modern Healthcare,” will be held online on May 11 at 4 p.m.
With the growing demand for quality healthcare services, allied health and nursing professionals are playing an increasingly significant role in strengthening healthcare systems across the world. From patient care and diagnostics to rehabilitation and preventive healthcare, these professionals form the foundation of modern medical services. As the healthcare sector evolves through technological advancements, changing patient needs, and expanding global opportunities, the demand for skilled and specialised professionals in allied health sciences and nursing continues to rise in India and abroad.
The panel discussion will explore emerging career opportunities, the increasing global demand for healthcare professionals, existing skill gaps and training challenges, the integration of technologies such as robotics and AI-based patient monitoring in healthcare delivery, work conditions and policy support, as well as opportunities for career progression and specialisation in allied health and nursing.
The panel will feature Dr. Helen Shaji J C, Dean, SRM College of Nursing, SRMIST; Dr. D. Jagadeswaran, Dean – Allied Health Sciences, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRMIST; Mary Marjeri, Chief Nursing Officer, Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore; and Dr. Rashmi Shukla, Senior Scientist, Division of Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, New Delhi.
The session will be moderated by Meenakshy S, Principal Correspondent, The Hindu. To register, please visit https://newsth.live/THSRMNE or scan the QR code.
Published – May 10, 2026 09:49 pm IST