Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping public health, and public servants play a crucial role in harnessing its potential.
This course, developed in collaboration with SDA Bocconi University, is designed to equip non-technical government officials with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of AI in healthcare. You'll explore what AI is, its key applications in healthcare and the ethical, regulatory, and practical challenges of implementation.
Leveraging Bocconi’s interdisciplinary expertise and real-world insights, you'll navigate AI with a balanced perspective, avoiding polarised views. You'll explore tools to assess AI innovations in the context of your current healthcare environment.
Ultimately, the course aspires to empower you to make informed decisions, understand if and how AI is worth investing in, and prepare you to support the integration of AI in your professional life and healthcare system.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals of AI, including its key characteristics, learning processes and applications in healthcare.
Evaluate the opportunities and challenges of AI in healthcare, balancing its potential with technological risks and systemic barriers to support informed decision-making.
Apply critical thinking to assess AI solutions and ensure their responsible use within your healthcare context.
Assess your healthcare system’s AI readiness and outline realistic timelines for integration.