The review explored the current content, modes of delivery, and assessment methods, as well as gaps in cardio-metabolic disease (CMD) teaching and training. The AIIMS and CCDC teams conducted qualitative interviews with faculty and students from different medical colleges, along with key stakeholders including Medical Officers, NCD State and District Programme Officers, and state-level trainers to understand the existing landscape of cardio-metabolic disease teaching and training.

At the institutional level, a total of 31 stakeholder interactions were conducted across five medical institutes, representing a mix of public and private institutions. These included in-depth interviews (IDIs) with deans, administrators, and faculty members, as well as focus group discussions (FGDs) with students.

At the state level, 35 key stakeholder interviews were conducted across three states to gain insights into perceived gaps, challenges, and opportunities in CMD teaching and training.

The rich insights gained from all the stakeholder interactions helped in shaping the path for the next phases of the project.

The project is currently in the co-design phase, with a focus on developing high-quality, contextually relevant training materials for pre-service and in-service health professionals. In addition to developing the training materials, this phase will focus on co-developing feasible and contextually appropriate implementation strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders.

As one of the initial activities of the co-design phase, an expert consultation meeting was conducted with subject matter experts to review and refine the proposed approach and help finalise the initial framework for the development of the training materials. The consultation provided an opportunity to incorporate expert perspectives and ensure that the framework is aligned with the identified needs, priorities, and gaps in cardio-metabolic disease teaching and training.