Course

The Doctor, the Machine and the Method

Healthcare AI for those who decide at the bedside

A comprehensive course for physicians who want to critically evaluate, implement, and lead the use of artificial intelligence in clinical practice. 4 modules, 32 lessons, from critical foundations to strategic leadership.

4 modules12 blocks32 lessons

Curriculum

What you will learn

Module 1

Critical Foundation

By the end of this module, students can read a clinical AI paper, identify biases in a demonstrated model, and distinguish a well-validated tool from a poorly validated one.

3 blocks - 9 lessons

Block 1

Critical Evaluation of Healthcare AI

The foundation of foundations - without a critical eye, everything else is theater.

4 lessons
  1. intro

    Welcome and Learning Contract

    Who this course is for, who it is not for, what to expect, recommended order, how to use the written materials.

    Free
  2. core

    What Is Healthcare AI - And Why You Need a Critical Eye

    The first barrier: physicians need to know what they are evaluating before deciding to accept or reject.

    Free
  3. core

    Anatomy of a Clinical AI Study - Reading Beyond the Abstract

    Clinical AI papers have their own structure. This lesson teaches you to dissect a study like in journal club.

    Dev Pass
  4. advanced

    Biases and Pitfalls - What the Paper Does Not Tell You

    Selection bias, data leakage, overfitting - the problems that turn promising results into dangerous decisions.

    Dev Pass

Block 2

Machine Learning and Deep Learning Fundamentals

The greatest conceptual distance for the target audience. Translating engineering language into clinical reasoning.

3 lessons
  1. core

    [Block 1.2] Lesson 1 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  2. core

    [Block 1.2] Lesson 2 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  3. advanced

    [Block 1.2] Lesson 3 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass

Block 3

Healthcare Data

Where the data that feeds clinical AI models comes from and why it matters.

2 lessons
  1. core

    [Block 1.3] Lesson 1 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  2. core

    [Block 1.3] Lesson 2 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass

Module 2

Applied Technical Competencies

By the end of this module, students can participate as a technical interlocutor in meetings about developing or acquiring a clinical AI tool.

4 blocks - 12 lessons

Block 1

Clinical Model Validation Metrics

Sensitivity, specificity, AUC and beyond - the metrics that determine model reliability.

3 lessons
  1. core

    [Block 2.1] Lesson 1 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  2. core

    [Block 2.1] Lesson 2 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  3. advanced

    [Block 2.1] Lesson 3 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass

Block 2

NLP and Large Language Models in Healthcare

The most relevant vector for current practice - how to interact with LLMs in daily clinical work.

3 lessons
  1. core

    [Block 2.2] Lesson 1 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  2. core

    [Block 2.2] Lesson 2 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  3. advanced

    [Block 2.2] Lesson 3 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass

Block 3

Computer Vision in Medicine

Medical imaging + AI: radiology, pathology, dermatology and beyond.

3 lessons
  1. core

    [Block 2.3] Lesson 1 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  2. core

    [Block 2.3] Lesson 2 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  3. advanced

    [Block 2.3] Lesson 3 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass

Block 4

Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)

Systems that support clinical reasoning - from simple alerts to complex decision support.

3 lessons
  1. core

    [Block 2.4] Lesson 1 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  2. core

    [Block 2.4] Lesson 2 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  3. advanced

    [Block 2.4] Lesson 3 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass

Module 3

Implementation and Governance

By the end of this module, students can plan the introduction of an AI tool into a real clinical workflow while meeting regulatory requirements.

3 blocks - 8 lessons

Block 1

Ethics, Regulation and Governance

LGPD, ANVISA, FDA - the regulatory framework that physician-leaders need to master.

3 lessons
  1. core

    [Block 3.1] Lesson 1 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  2. core

    [Block 3.1] Lesson 2 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  3. advanced

    [Block 3.1] Lesson 3 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass

Block 2

Implementing AI in Real Clinical Workflows

Where 80% of projects fail - change management and post-implementation monitoring.

3 lessons
  1. core

    [Block 3.2] Lesson 1 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  2. core

    [Block 3.2] Lesson 2 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  3. advanced

    [Block 3.2] Lesson 3 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass

Block 3

Prompt Engineering and Effective Model Interaction

How to use language models effectively, safely and reproducibly in clinical routine.

2 lessons
  1. core

    [Block 3.3] Lesson 1 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  2. core

    [Block 3.3] Lesson 2 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass

Module 4

Leadership and Strategy

By the end of this module, students can structure and defend an institutional AI roadmap within their institution.

2 blocks - 3 lessons

Block 1

Health Economic and Impact Assessment

The argument that convinces administrators - ROI, cost-effectiveness and impact assessment.

2 lessons
  1. core

    [Block 4.1] Lesson 1 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass
  2. core

    [Block 4.1] Lesson 2 - Title TBD

    Lesson being structured for the next Academy wave.

    Dev Pass

Block 2

Leading Healthcare AI Projects

From executor to protagonist - how to structure and defend an institutional AI roadmap.

1 lessons
  1. finale

    Final Lesson - Institutional AI Roadmap

    Course closing with the structure of a roadmap that can be applied to the student institution.

    Dev Pass

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