The application of AI in healthcare is already leading to significant changes in the skill requirements of health professionals, and this trend is likely to continue in the future. One of the major changes that we can expect is the emergence of personalized learning plans that are tailored to the specific needs and abilities of individual health professionals. AI can help to identify the areas where a health professional needs improvement and then create a personalized learning plan to help them acquire the necessary skills.
In addition, AI could also help to integrate skilled workers into specific hospitals and departments within those hospitals. For example, AI could help to match the skills and expertise of health professionals with the specific needs of a hospital or department, which could lead to more efficient and effective healthcare delivery.
Another area where AI is likely to impact the skill requirements of health professionals is in the field of robotic surgery. As AI becomes more sophisticated, we can expect medical schools to implement earlier learning of robotic surgery in specific specialties. This could involve only three years of non-clinical study followed by optimized learning for a specific specialty.
Furthermore, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, health professionals will need to adapt their skills on a regular basis to keep up with new developments. This could involve learning new AI methods every year and spending two years applying these new skills in practice. This continuous adaptation of skills will be critical for health professionals to remain up-to-date with the latest technology and best practices.
Overall, the impact of AI on the skill requirements of health professionals is likely to be significant. Personalized learning plans, integration of skilled workers into specific hospitals and departments, earlier learning of robotic surgery, and continuous adaptation of skills will all be important trends in the years to come. Health professionals who are able to adapt to these changes will be better equipped to provide high-quality care and stay at the forefront of their profession.
Which 2 people do you admire most in the world of AI in healthcare in terms of their work?
Anita Schjll Brede’s objective with her AI scientist, Iris.ai, is to speed up research. The technology searches through over 60 million papers for the most relevant articles using algorithms. Her goal isn’t to make money, but to do good and improve people’s lives, such as by discovering a cancer treatment. Demis Hassabis, dubbed the “superhero” of artificial intelligence, is advancing AI by reuniting it with cognitive science. He works at DeepMind on innovative algorithms that can help mankind in areas like healthcare and environmental issues.
Why did you choose to present at Intelligent Health?
Impact factor and inform as many people as possible about the mission Encode Health is on to identify areas where there are inefficiencies in the healthcare system, such as bottlenecks in the supply chain or delays in patient care, and suggest solutions to address these issues.