OC Academy, a leading online upskilling platform for medical professionals based in Bengaluru, has joined hands with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, UK, to introduce Online Postgraduate Diploma Programmes in India. This partnership cements their shared commitment to broadening access to world-class healthcare education.
With one of the largest networks of healthcare professionals within OC Academy, this collaboration presents Queen Mary with a unique opportunity to further enhance its reputation by leveraging established connections in India through cutting-edge digital education. This builds on Queen Mary’s reputation as a top Russell Group university for Indian students studying in the UK.
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, and Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director for NHS England, 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.
To curate an extensive array of courses and programmes, OC Academy brings together a team of accomplished medical KOLs, educators, and experts. 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 personalized guidance and support provided by the platform enable an individual to excel in their medical career and make a significant impact in the ever-changing healthcare landscape.
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.
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, Vice-Principal for Health, Queen Mary University of London, also 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 have the privilege of being the top destination for Indian students coming to the UK Russell Group Universities, and we are delighted to join the inspirational team at OC Academy to extend these opportunities to distance learners. With the months of negotiation and preparation to get to this sign-off, I commend the work led by Professor Richard Grose, Dean for Global Engagement, Professor Chie Adachi, Dean for Digital Education, and the Global Engagement Office of Queen Mary. We look forward to building this partnership into the future.
The joint effort aims to make global healthcare upskilling standards more accessible and practical in India.
Queen Mary University, founded in 1785, is built on philanthropy, hope, and opportunity. The University’s commitment to opening doors of opportunity remains unwavering as it grows into a world-class, research-led Russell Group university with a hugely diverse community of students and staff from over 170 countries.
