The rapid advancement of technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), is reshaping the landscape of medical practice. In this conference, we focus on the cutting-edge tools revolutionizing healthcare delivery and further outline how they could be used to leverage medical education. We will also explore the intersection between technology and humanistic science, which is critical for educating compassionate clinicians in the AI era.

Course Highlights

• Innovative Technologies in Medicine: Discover applications of AI, VR, and AR for personalized learning, immersive training, and impact on patient care.
• Ethics in Medical Technology: Address critical issues such as patient privacy, informed consent, and creating inclusive virtual environments in the era of metaverse.
• Humanities in Medical Education: Explore how art and narrative medicine, enhanced by advanced technologies, can cultivate empathy and creativity in future physicians.
• Interactive Learning: Engage with hands-on experiences including VR art, AR simulations, and expert-led discussion on the future of medical education.

Problem or Gap in Practice

The rapid integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI, AR, and VR into healthcare settings is revolutionizing medical practice and education. However, the current generation of healthcare practitioners and educators has not been truly exposed to such technologies which might be overwhelming and could even result in resistance in utilizing them. There is also another concern related to ethics and deployment of those technologies which frequently might be overlooked. Thus, comprehensive overview on AI, VR and AR, and their potential application both in the clinical setting and in medical education can benefit health care professionals, educators and students and enable them to utilize the full potential offered by these technologies.

Educational Needs

• Training and Familiarization: Healthcare practitioners, educators, and students require training and exposure to these emerging technologies to understand their potential for incorporation and identification of new areas for implementation.
• Integration into Curriculum: Educational institutions need to integrate AI, AR, and VR technologies into their curricula to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to be prepare for a different dimension of clinical practice.
• Ethical Considerations: Education on ethical issues related to the deployment of AI-based systems in healthcare settings is critical in the use of these technologies by healthcare professionals, and educators.
• Critical Thinking and Independent Diagnostics: Education and training focussed on the importance of maintaining critical thinking skills alongside technological advancements.
• Empathy in Patient Care: Education and training highlighting the impact of technology on empathy in diagnoses and treatment.
   

Learning Objectives

At the end of the activity the learners will be able to:

• Examine ethical issues related to the integration of AI in medical education.
• Discuss a conceptual model of Precision Education and evaluate current innovations that enhance personalized learning in medical training.
• Analyze current technology trends in AR and VR applicable to healthcare education and practice.
• Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of AI principles and their applications in medical education.
• Explain how the integration of art and medicine enhances observational skills, communication abilities, and fosters cultural awareness in medical practice.

Join us to shape the future of healthcare education and practice through innovative technology and humanities integration!