A forthcoming website certification initiative focusing on health technology and artificial intelligence is set to be launched by the School of Medicine.
The upcoming 16-week course, titled “Medical Software and Medical Artificial Intelligence,” will be overseen by Xenophon Papademetris, a distinguished professor specializing in medical computing & data science at the School of Medicine, with a scheduled commencement in March 2024. The primary objective of the program is to enlighten healthcare professionals on the escalating utilization of technology within the healthcare domain.
Papademetris emphasizes the escalating demand for professionals well-versed in the intricacies of health technology and AI as technological advancements progress. The program aims to cultivate leaders capable of bridging disciplinary divides and making substantial contributions to the convergence of engineering and healthcare, moving beyond mere knowledge acquisition.
The program’s inception can be linked back to Papademetris’ initial instruction of the academic course “Medical Software Design” in 2017. Drawing over 17,000 students globally, his accompanying Yale Coursera Course, “Introduction to Medical Software,” has garnered significant enrolment.
The training endeavors to address the mounting requirement for proficient individuals in the realms of health and technology adept at navigating health software design, AI integration, and regulatory compliance.
Comprising four sequential modules integrating pre-recorded lectures, quizzes, and interactive Zoom sessions with industry experts, the certification program encompasses topics such as the application of AI in health software, an introduction to artificial intelligence, and the expanding role of AI in medicine.
Designed for professionals in various career paths including software engineers, data scientists, regulatory specialists, and medical practitioners with an interest in medical technology, the certification program aims to elevate individuals already engaged in the field with a keen interest in AI and medical technology, as stated by Dennis Shung, an assisting professor of medicine overseeing the final module.
Professor Mary-Anne Hartley, specializing in medical informatics and data technology, anticipates that the modules will aid students in the ethical and effective utilization of AI tools in healthcare settings.
The final module of the program will expose students to practical examples of these tools in action at Yale and real-world scenarios, thanks to Hartley’s ongoing research endeavors in Zanzibar.
Highlighting the significance of recognizing the need, capacity, and opportunity to develop systems tailored for patients in resource-constrained environments, Hartley emphasizes the importance of utilizing technology that caters to specific target populations.
Papademetris underscores that the certification program features full-time Yale professors from diverse fields including imaging, biostatistics, emergency medicine, and sociology. The program’s applications are slated to open in January 2024.
In a statement to the News, Papademetris expressed Yale’s readiness to welcome individuals seeking educational opportunities at the university.
