The article discusses the need for establishing a skill development centre for medical graduates and postgraduates in Mangaluru and Udupi regions.MAHE's Vice-Chancellor, K.Sharath Kumar Rao, emphasized that around 2,000 MBBS graduates and 700 postgraduate students from local medical colleges annually require upskilling.

He highlighted how such a centre could enhance doctors' competencies in digital literacy, ethics, and patient care while positioning the region as a healthcare destination due to its trusted medical professionals and clean environment.Rao cited an example of a Ph.D.student analyzing health data to prevent lung infections, showcasing academia-healthcare collaboration.

The CII Mangaluru Healthcare Summit also addressed challenges like technology adoption in tier-II cities and sessions on medtech innovation, preventive healthcare, and strengthening community health systems.Experts stressed the importance of digital transformation and sustainable healthcare models for scalable excellence in coastal Karnataka.