Deadline: April 1, 2026
We are excited to announce that the IAMSE Board of Directors has approved the AI in Health Professions Education (AI in HPE) Course, a comprehensive, six-month professional development program that guides health professions educators from foundational AI skillsto real-world implementation at their home institutions.
Applications are now open for our inaugural cohort of 25 participants, who will begin the program at the IAMSE 2026 Annual Conference in June.
Course Enrollment Options:
There will be two standalone AI Professional Development Workshops (PDWS) as pre-conference sessions.
- PDWS 1: AI Foundations & Tool Exploration (3 hours)
- PDWS 2: Advanced Applications in Health Professions Education (3 hours)
These workshops can be attended individually as standalone sessions. Educators who want targeted AI Skill development can register for either or both through the pre-conference workshop system.
The AI Foundations and Advanced Applications workshops serve as the required in-person foundation for the new comprehensive AI in HPE Course. The full course adds:
- Workshop 3: Implementation Skills Lab (virtual, 3 hours | October 2026)
- Mentored Implementation Project (3-6 months with structured support)
- Office hours and 1-on-1 consultations with course directors and selected faculty
- AI Community of Growth integration for ongoing peer support
Total course commitment: 30-35 hours.
Limited to 25 participants: Application-based selection.
Application Requirements:
- 500-word project proposal describing an educational opportunity and proposed AI application.
- Professional bio highlighting your educational role.
- Confirmation that you will attend (or have attended*) the prerequisite Workshops 1 & 2.
* Participants that attended the 2025 inaugural AI in HPE Professional Development Workshops are welcome to apply.
Course Fee: Certificate of Advanced Completion (3 workshops + project): $675 USD.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026. All successful applicants will be notified by May 1, 2026.
Click here to learn more and apply. For any questions, contact support@iamse.org.
We look forward to building together.
Thank you,
Diego Niño, MD, PhD
Professional Development Committee Chair