“The understanding between the two institutions will benefit medical education and research in India, especially in the field of clinical care, basic science, public health, and multidisciplinary research,” Dr. Prema Nair, who signed the agreement on behalf of Amrita Hospital, said.

Expressing happiness over the signing of the agreement, Dr. Daniel S. Talmor of Harvard Medical School lauded the work done by doctors and other staff members of Amrita Institute for their dedication and commitment in serving the people and “using it as a tool of social welfare as wished by Amma.”

The US institute will also provide facilities to Amrita Hospital for simulation training in bronchoscopy, ultra sound, and pain management. Dr. Satya Krishna and a three-member team from Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center were present on the occasion.