LMP2353H Introduction to AI in Healthcare
Credit: 0.25 FCE
Healthcare solutions driven by artificial intelligence (AI) such as machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning aim to improve health outcomes by reshaping clinical care, enhancing operational efficiency, accelerating innovation, and improving diagnostic accuracy.
However, applying these AI systems in healthcare settings remains complex due to cultural, economic, and regulatory considerations. To build sustainable health systems while focusing on patient experience and outcomes, challenges that need to be addressed include data protection and security, algorithmic bias, navigate ethical and governance considerations, digital literacy, organizational change and development, and the role of human expertise in clinical decision making and patient care.
This six-week AI in Healthcare module aims to provide students with an overview of contemporary issues related to the current and emerging AI technologies in health. It also introduces students to frameworks for examining the relationships between technology, law, and society from a rights-based lens.
Learning Outcomes:
This course is designed so that by the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify the basic nomenclature and concepts around data, digital technologies and healthcare
- Develop understanding of the AI applications adopted across the healthcare value chain
- Demonstrate knowledge of regulations, policies and ethical guidelines related to AI in healthcare - what can be regulated, what remains a challenge, and risk mitigation
- Apply best practices of AI applications to promote fair and equitable healthcare solutions
- Effectively communicate their ideas on issues associated with AI and health both orally and in writing
- Business models and strategies to realize the measurable value of AI at scale
Through case studies, guest speakers, and an interactive design sprint, this course will equip you to both critique existing AI in healthcare solutions and co-create tomorrow’s responsible, impactful solutions.
Enrollment
- Students are required to complete eight modules (0.25FCE each) spread out within 2 years of study.
- Students may enroll in modular courses using ACORN.
- The modular schedule will be emailed to students prior to the start of each semester.
- Modules offered outside of the program are also permitted such as ones offered by the Institute of Medical Science (IMS).