Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIMED)

AIMED

The AI in Medicine (AI-Med) Program is an innovative, 4-year longitudinal experience designed to develop physician leaders skilled in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to transform healthcare while ensuring that the models are fair, equitable and advance the health of all patients.

As a student in the AI-Med program, you will:

  • Master the critical appraisal skills needed to evaluate and implement AI applications in medical research.
  • Engage directly with clinicians and experts using AI in real-world health informatics and medical teams.
  • Partner in research projects focused on AI, leveraging the input of disadvantaged patient subgroups to ensure inclusivity and equity.
  • Use the framework of AI ethics to measure the performance of AI applications through the lens of equity and fairness across diverse populations.
  • Develop proficiency in effective scientific communication, including writing and disseminating your findings to the broader medical community.

By joining AI-Med, you will contribute to reshaping healthcare for a more inclusive, equitable future, making a lasting impact on the way medicine is practiced.

For more information, please contact Radhika Sreedhar at  sreedhar@uic.edu, or Linda Chang at lchang@uic.edu

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Consideration for admission to AI-Med includes the following criteria:

  • Curiosity and Adaptability: If you’re eager to embrace new challenges, learn cutting-edge skills, and confidently navigate uncertainty, this program is the perfect environment to grow.
  • Analytical and Critical Thinkers: Do you enjoy diving into research, evaluating evidence, and making informed decisions? This program will help you sharpen your analytical skills to make meaningful contributions to AI in clinical settings.
  • Passion for Equity: If you’re driven to tackle healthcare disparities and are passionate about ensuring that AI tools benefit everyone equally, you’ll find a home in our program where equity and inclusivity are prioritized.
  • Excitement for AI in Medicine: For those with a strong interest in how AI can transform healthcare, this program is for you.
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented: If you’re excited to work alongside clinicians, AI experts, and diverse patient groups to create equitable AI solutions, this program is designed for you.