About Us

Introduction

Creating a robust ecosystem for medical education across India has been a long-standing vision for advancing healthcare standards. In line with this vision, the Pan-India Initiative for Medical Educators, sponsored by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, was conceptualized to elevate the quality, accessibility, and reach of medical education in India.

Phase-I of this initiative focuses on developing a centralized digital platform, SARAL 2.0, that empowers medical educators and students by providing seamless access to structured courses, teaching resources, and collaborative learning environments. SARAL 2.0 is owned, managed, and maintained by SET Facility, AIIMS, ensuring academic rigor, technological reliability, and adherence to national medical education standards.

The initiative brings together expertise from leading medical institutions and aims to set a new benchmark for digital medical education in India, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence.

Functions of SARAL 2.0

• Course Delivery: Hosting structured modules in medical and allied health sciences, including interactive content, assessments, and certifications.

• Faculty Development: Organizing training programs, workshops, and continuous professional development opportunities for medical educators.

• Research Support: Providing access to resources, research repositories, and collaborative platforms to foster innovation in medical sciences.

• Student Engagement: Personalized dashboards, learning analytics, progress tracking, and feedback mechanisms to enhance learning outcomes.

• Community Outreach: Enabling community-based learning projects and virtual engagement with rural and underserved populations to promote inclusive healthcare education.

Key Challenges Addressed by SARAL 2.0

• Variability in Teaching Standards: Bridging gaps in knowledge and teaching methodologies across institutions to ensure uniform quality of medical education.

• Limited Access to Resources: Providing a unified platform with equitable access to high-quality learning materials for all educators and students.

• Faculty Skill Enhancement: Equipping educators with modern teaching tools, innovative methods, and effective pedagogical techniques.

• Monitoring and Accountability: Offering centralized tracking of course completion, assessment results, and learner engagement to ensure transparency and impact.

• Scalability: Managing thousands of educators and students across India with a seamless and responsive digital platform.

Benefits for Students and Educators

For Students:

• Access to standardized, high-quality medical education from leading educators.

• Opportunities for interactive learning through assessments, quizzes, and simulations.

• Continuous feedback and personalized learning pathways for optimal growth.

For Educators:

• Faculty development programs and comprehensive teaching resources.

• Tools for creating, managing, and evaluating courses efficiently.

• Opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and share best practices nationwide.

About SARAL 2.0 (Managed by SET Facility, AIIMS)

SARAL 2.0 is a fully integrated platform designed to cater to the unique needs of medical education in India. Managed entirely by SET Facility, AIIMS, the platform ensures:

• Robust Technical Infrastructure: Reliable, secure, and scalable platform for nationwide deployment.

• User-Friendly Interface: Simplified navigation for students, educators, and administrators.

• Comprehensive Analytics: Advanced reporting tools to track progress, engagement, and outcomes.

• Customizable Modules: Flexible course structures tailored to institutional and learner needs.

• Sustainability: Continuous updates, support, and maintenance by AIIMS SET Facility for long-term effectiveness.

Through SARAL 2.0, AIIMS SET Facility demonstrates its commitment to transforming medical education in India, fostering excellence, and empowering both educators and learners to meet the challenges of modern healthcare.