As the demand for quality healthcare education increases in India, edtechreview.in is thrilled to report on the new collaboration between OC Academy and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London. This groundbreaking partnership marks a significant step forward in the journey to make world-class healthcare upskilling more accessible in India.
OC Academy is a leading online upskilling platform for medical professionals based in Bengaluru. Founded by Balu Ramachandran, the platform offers tailored educational pathways for doctors, specialists, and healthcare professionals through a diverse range of globally accredited certifications, postgraduate programmes, diploma programmes, and fellowships.
The agreement was officially signed on December 7th in Mumbai by Harjinder Kang, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (South Asia) and British Deputy High Commissioner, Western India, as well as Professor Richard Grose, Dean for Global Engagement, and Professor Chie Adachi, Dean for Digital Education, from Queen Mary University.
Commenting on the partnership, Founder & CEO of OC Academy, Balu Ramachandran, said: “Our mission is clear: to empower doctors with quality education that enhances their skills and knowledge, ultimately improving patient care. We are confident that our platform, in collaboration with Queen Mary, will revolutionize healthcare education in India to meet global standards.”
Harjinder Kang, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (South Asia) and British Deputy High Commissioner, Western India, stated: “I am delighted to witness the efforts of QMUL and OC Academy to create this ambitious and high-quality postgraduate diploma programme. The new programme will be instrumental in helping to educate and train many Indian doctors and nurses to UK standards of excellence and best practice.”
The joint effort between OC Academy and Queen Mary University of London is a testament to the importance of digital learning in the healthcare industry. Through this collaboration, medical professionals can access world-class healthcare education with personalized guidance and support provided by the platform.
This partnership is a win-win for both parties. OC Academy is able to leverage established connections in India through cutting-edge digital education, while Queen Mary is able to further enhance its reputation as a top Russell Group University for Indian students studying in the UK.
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, Vice-Principal for Health, Queen Mary University of London, commented on the collaboration: “In line with our vision at Queen Mary of ‘opening the doors of opportunity,’ we are thrilled to form this partnership with OC Academy, giving us an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen our ties with India, allowing healthcare professionals across the country to join our community of learners. We look forward to building this partnership into the future.”
For teachers and healthcare professionals in India, the collaboration between OC Academy and Queen Mary University of London provides access to world-class education and upskilling opportunities. With this new partnership, both parties are committed to broadening access to global healthcare education.
