IIIT Hyderabad Introduces AI Online Course for Healthcare Professionals

The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad has launched an online course on ‘AI for Medical Professionals’ in collaboration with the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) and IHub-Data.

IIIT Hyderabad Introduces AI Online Course for Healthcare Professionals

About IIIT Hyderabad:   
The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) is a leading research university established in 1998. Renowned for its focus on Information Technology, IIITH offers a diverse range of programs in Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, and related fields.
Through interdisciplinary research, IIITH aims to address real-world challenges and make a positive impact on society. Its research domains include:

• Visual Information Technologies: Computer vision, image processing, and augmented reality.
• Human Language Technologies: Natural language processing, machine translation, and speech recognition.
• Data Engineering: Big data analytics, data mining, and database systems.
• VLSI and Embedded Systems: Integrated circuits, embedded systems design, and hardware-software co-design.
• Computer Architecture: Processor design, memory systems, and parallel computing.
• Wireless Communications: Communication networks, wireless standards, and mobile technologies.
• Algorithms and Information Security: Algorithms, cryptography, and cybersecurity.
• Robotics: Robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence.
• Building Science and Earthquake Engineering: Structural engineering, building materials, and earthquake-resistant structures.
• Computational Natural Sciences and Bioinformatics: Computational biology, bioinformatics, and computational chemistry.
• Education Technologies: Educational technology, online learning, and educational software.
• Power Systems: Power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• IT in Agriculture and e-Governance: Information technology applications in agriculture and electronic governance.

This 12-week orientation program is designed to equip medical professionals with essential AI skills.

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The course covers fundamental topics such as AI, machine learning, deep learning, and their practical applications in clinical settings. Participants will learn how AI can enhance patient care, diagnosis, prognosis, and operational efficiency in hospitals. 

Additionally, the program addresses ethical and governance issues related to AI in healthcare.

The course is delivered through video lectures, weekly sessions, and case studies, supported by quizzes, assignments, and assessments, culminating in certification.

This initiative has attracted around 200 medical professionals, including senior faculty and research members from top-tier institutions across 41 specialties, representing 24 states and 56 cities. Esteemed faculty from IIITH and NAMS are leading the lectures and tutorials.

The course was virtually launched by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, President of NAMS, and Prof. P J Narayanan, Director of IIIT Hyderabad. During the inauguration, Prof. Narayanan highlighted the importance of sharing IIITH’s expertise in AI research with the medical community to enhance decision-making, diagnosis, and drug discovery.

Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin expressed confidence that this course will enable medical professionals to adopt AI technologies in patient care, marking a step toward integrating AI into medical curricula.

Published date : 21 Sep 2024 01:22PM