Hersh to present Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Health Professions Education

Are you curious how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming medical education, especially its impact on faculty teaching and student learning? Join the upcoming IAMSE Fall webinar series entitled “Brains, Bots, and Beyond: Exploring AI’s Impact on Medical Education” to learn about the intersection of AI and medical education. Over five sessions, we will cover topics ranging from the basics of AI to its use in teaching and learning essential biomedical science content.

Bill Hersh


The series begins on September 7 with a presentation by Homayoun Valafar to define AI and machine learning. The series will continue on September 14 with a discussion by Erkin Otles and Cornelius James on strategies to prepare our trainees to appropriately utilize AI in their future healthcare jobs. On September 21st, Michael Paul Cary and Sophia Bessias will present on critical ethical issues, including the potential for unintended bias and disparities arising from AI. Finally, Dina Kurzweil and Bill Hersh will wrap up the series on September 28th and October 5th, respectively, with practical tips for educators and learners alike to utilize AI to maximize teaching and learning. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join the conversation on the future of AI in medical education.

Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Health Professions Education

Presenters: Bill Hersh, MD, FACP, FACMI, FAMIA, FIAHSI
Session Date & Time: October 5, 2023 at 12pm Eastern
Session Description: This webinar will cover:

  • Brief introduction of AI tools that medical students (health professions learners) can use including ChatGPT.
  • Applying ChatGPT and other AI tools to learning in medical education/health professions education.
  • Academic misconduct and other risks of ChatGPT and AI tools
  • Future directions for ChatGPT and other AI tools


As always, IAMSE Student Members can register for the series for FREE!