Mahindra University and Apollo Healthcare Academy SignMoU to Introduce Allied Health Sciences Bachelor's Programs

Mahindra University, Hyderabad, andApollo Healthcare Academytodaydeclared the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduceBachelor's programs in Allied Health Sciences jointly. This strategic partnership will address thegrowing allied health professional deficit in India and around the world and equip students with the academic excellence along with extensive clinical training.

The courses will be high-demand areas of specialization likeAnesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, etc. With the convergence of Mahindra University's world-class academic facilities and Apollo Healthcare Academy's clinical skills, the partnership will yield practice-oriented graduates to satisfy the needs of the healthcare sector.

The curriculum will be on par with that set by the National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professionals (NCAHP) in order to enable national regulation and international accreditation. Clinical rotations in Apollo Hospitals and partnering healthcare organizations, including a final-year internship, will also be provided to the students.

Meeting a Global Need

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the health systems worldwide are also concerned with the dire allied health professional shortage, which is predicted to grow as populations age and healthcare needs rise. The program directly tackles this through the preparation of health professionals who are competent, confident, and ready to make an impact from day one.

Voices from the Partnership

Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University, stated: "This partnership is our collective vision for creating highly competent healthcare professionals. By integrating Mahindra University's multidisciplinary academic excellence and Apollo's established healthcare experience, we are confident that we can create graduates who will leave an immediate lasting impact in society."

Dr. Rajinder Singh Chauhan, Professor & Dean, Centre for Life Sciences, Mahindra University added further: "The courses are a blend of academic rigor and experiential learning. Our students will not only study but also execute in actual healthcare environments, and thus they will be ready for jobs as well as for the future."

Mr. Sivaramakrishnan Venkateswaran, CEO, Apollo Knowledge, further said: "Apollo Healthcare Academy aims to bridge learning in the classroom and doing in hospitals. This partnership will give students the confidence, exposure, and skill set to succeed not only in India but also in overseas opportunities. This is all part of our global workforce development initiative to build and empower the next generation of health professionals who can drive genuine impact in health systems globally.".

Dr. Jagadeswaran, Head & Dean - Allied & Healthcare Professions, Apollo Institute of Hospital Management & Allied Sciences, said: "We are thrilled to take Apollo's model of experiential training to Mahindra University. Together, we will render allied health graduates relevant in the world and impactful at the local level."

What Students Can Expect

Shaping the Future of Healthcare

With this MoU, Mahindra University and Apollo Healthcare Academy reiterate their commitment to innovation in allied health education along with addressing the global shortage of the healthcare workforce. The two institutions will jointly create a strong pipeline of well-trained allied health professionals who are ready to make their impact on redesigning the future of healthcare in India and beyond.