Islamabad Medical and Dental College launches clinical AI certification
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Medical and Dental College (IMDC), in collaboration with Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), has launched a clinical artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare certificate programme aimed at equipping healthcare professionals with the international standard skills. The one-month weekend programme has started with participants from medical, dental,…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Medical and Dental College (IMDC) has teamed up with Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) to introduce a clinical artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare certification program. The one-month weekend course, which launched recently, aims to equip healthcare professionals with globally recognized skills in AI.
The program, inaugurated by SZABMU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Tanwir Khaliq, is open to participants from various medical fields including medical, dental, nursing, and allied health sciences. SZABMU VC Prof Dr Tanwir Khaliq highlighted that AI has become a crucial part of modern healthcare and education, and pledged continued support for AI-based academic initiatives.
The program, delivered by Ulster University faculty under the guidance of Dr Usman Hadi, has been structured according to international healthcare standards, particularly those in the UK, US, and other advanced systems. GAK HealthCare International Group CEO Yasir Khan Niazi emphasized that AI is no longer a future possibility but a present necessity in healthcare.
The program seeks to provide hands-on experience with AI applications in clinical settings, preparing participants for technology-infused healthcare environments. The World Health Organisation has recognized AI as a transformative technology that can enhance health systems, aid clinical decision-making, and broaden access to quality healthcare when used ethically.
Many nations, especially in Europe and the UK, are investing in building AI-capable healthcare workforces.
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