Learning to Teach AI: Understanding the Needs of Healthcare Professionals
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies become more integrated into clinical settings to optimize care, healthcare professionals (HCPs) will need to become more adept in responsibly using these novel technologies to augment patient care. A qualitative study, consisting of semi-structured interviews was conducted to explore the informational needs of HCPs and gaps in current AI education. Participants, consisting of educators and learners, were recruited from AI programs. The interview data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Three themes were identified, addressing the need for (1) developing a longitudinal AI curriculum to transform the mindset, skillset, and toolset of providers, (2) cultivating an active learning approach to foster knowledge mobilization and optimize the use of AI tools in the provision of care, and (3) fostering a multidisciplinary approach to AI curriculum design is essential to promote collaborative efforts among HCPs in implementing AI tools. This study identified five key recommendations to prepare HCPs with the knowledge and skills necessary for an AI-driven future.
Authors
- Tharshini Jeyakumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4482-3637)
- Mohammad Salhia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0841-1456)
- Dalia Al-Mouaswas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5620-0832)
- Jane Mattson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8121-6126)
- Megan Clare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2778-6002)
- David Wiljer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2748-2658)
- Sarah Younus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0728-7628)
- Sedef Akinli Koçak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6271-415X)
- Walter Tavares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8267-9448)
- Caitlin Gillan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1612-7423)
- Rebecca Charow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8553-4006)
- Sarmini Balakumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6061-5929)
- Azra Dhalla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9806-3664)
- Melody Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6341-1024)
- Jessica Jardine
Institutions
- University Health Network (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Michener Institute (CA)
- Vector Institute (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Studies in health technology and informatics
- Published
- 2025-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3233/shti250013
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.79