Simulation in Indian medical education is gaining momentum as a safer, structured way to build clinical skills. Despite adoption challenges, national reforms and policy pushes are driving change. Maverick leads this shift with locally built, outcome-driven solutions.
Anuj Chahal, Founder and CEO, Maverick Simulation Solutions
1. Simulation in medical education is still at a relatively early stage in India. Why is it gaining momentum now, and how does it compare to other simulation based training in industries like aviation?
Simulation provides a safe, repeatable space for learners to build hands-on clinical skills before they treat real patients. In aviation, no pilot is allowed to fly without some specific hours of simulation training across various emergency conditions. After every few months of flying, a pilot has to go through recurrent simulation training to continue flying. The lives of passengers traveling in a plane are given so much importance; likewise, it should be considered for the patients in any hospital. However, the healthcare industry, particularly in India, has not yet systematically integrated simulation. But this is changing. There's increasing awareness that not every skill can be learned on a cadaver or real patient. Simulation offers a structured way to build competence, reduce risk, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
2. What are some of the challenges slowing down the adoption of simulation-based training in India?
One of the key challenges is that simulation is still often viewed primarily as a compliance tool rather than an integral part of medical education. While adoption is gradually increasing, even among private colleges, the pace has not matched expectations. However, with national reforms like the upcoming exit exam for MBBS graduates, institutions will soon need to clearly demonstrate how their students are acquiring practical, measurable skills. This shift is likely to drive more meaningful and widespread integration of simulation-based training across the country.
3. What are the market opportunities and broader vision for simulation-based training in India?
India has over 750 medical colleges, 450 AYUSH institutions, and thousands of nursing schools, making it one of the largest potential markets for simulation globally. Beyond scale, there is now a policy push: simulation labs are becoming mandatory across medical, nursing, and paramedical education. Maverick sees this as both an opportunity and a responsibility. Our goal isn’t just Make in India; it’s Made in India for the world. The company is also co-developing advanced simulators like CPR training units with AIIMS, with hopes to take such tools to schools, villages, and even into policy-level adoption.
4. Looking ahead, how do you see simulation shaping the future of healthcare training in India?
India has one of the largest healthcare education systems in the world, with over 750 medical colleges and thousands of allied institutes. As the sector moves toward quality and accountability, simulation will become a cornerstone of training. It allows institutions to track student performance, build real-world skills, and meet emerging regulatory standards. As competition grows and student expectations evolve, simulation will help bridge the gap between theory and practice. The long-term vision is to embed simulation across every stage of the learning journey, from undergraduate training to professional upskilling.
5. In what ways has Maverick Simulation Solutions contributed to shaping the simulation landscape in India?
As simulation steadily gains ground in Indian healthcare education, we’ve focused on bridging the gap between intent and implementation. Our efforts have gone beyond product deployment; we've actively collaborated with medical and nursing institutions, participated in academic forums, and worked closely with faculty to embed simulation meaningfully into curricula. From basic task trainers to high-fidelity systems, or, we can say, from the basic motor skills to the rarest treatments, our solutions are designed not just for hands-on practice but also to enable measurable, outcome-driven learning. Over time, we’ve seen a noticeable shift in how simulation is perceived, from a compliance requirement to a core element of clinical training. As our tagline says, ‘Value for life,’ we’re committed to continuing this momentum by developing contextually relevant, research-informed tools that strengthen how future healthcare professionals are trained across India.
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