Developments in human genetics during the twentieth century have been truly spectacular. Over 15,000 single gene disorders have been identified. Techniques to analyze chromosomes to a high level of sophistication have been developed and the sequence of the entire human genome has been reported. This revolution in the scientific knowledge and expertise has led to the realization that genetics is an area of major importance in almost every medical discipline.
Recent discoveries impinge not just on rare and esoteric small print diseases, but also on many of the acquired disorders of adult life such as cardiovascular disease, psychiatric illness and cancer. Consequently, medical genetics has now been widely accepted as being at the forefront of medical science and has become an important and integral component of the medical and paramedical curriculum abroad.

Vidyasagar has the tradition of providing superior quality and reputed training/coaching programs for doctor's since 1997 with the launch of specialized programs for MD/MS Entrance targeting MBBS doctors/interns under the banner of Vidyasagar Panacea. Since then over 8000 MBBS doctors all over India have availed of these programs, either in classroom or in distance education mode with a success rate of 20% in comparison to the national average of 5-7%.

The teaching staff at Vidyasagar is subjected to a rigorous training protocol before being engaged for a classroom session. This training includes content proficiency validation of specialty, a classroom simulated trial encounter, detailed feedback and discussion, and corrective suggestions. Such training of the faculty enables the institute to maintain quality benchmarks in the training process.

Vidyasagar Arogya Pvt. Ltd. started a Post Graduate Diploma Course in Medical Genetics from August 2006 under the banner of Vidyasagar Institute of Genetic Studies and Research (VIGSR).