For Health Care Professionals:

Generative AI in Practice

Using AI to Solve Challenges in Your Work 

Designed for clinical and non-clinical professionals, this iteration of our GenAI in Practice course is specifically tailored to the health care field.

Through hands-on practice, you’ll learn to use, design, and build generative AI tools to create real value, and gain practical strategies to integrate AI into your workflows. You’ll also explore the big questions surrounding AI—and the moral, philosophical, and ethical challenges inherent in this new frontier.

No matter your technical background, this course will strengthen your GenAI skills and empower you to use AI tools confidently in everyday tasks.
 

Why Take This Course?

  • Learn to craft and refine effective ChatGPT prompts for practical, real-world applications.

  • Develop the skills to create a customized Generative AI application tailored to your role in the health care field—whether or not you have a technical background.

  • Understand best practices for privacy, data security, and the ethical use of AI tools.

  • Become conversant about the key issues shaping the future of AI, including risks and regulations, ethical implications, and emerging technologies.

Course Details

Instructor: Dan Keating, Clinical Associate Professor of Business Administration, Simon Business School                          

Schedule: Wednesdays (August 6, 13, and 20) 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. EST 

Academic Credit: 0.5 credit hours

Modality: In person

Location: Schlegel Hall, Room 207

Cost: $1,000 (UR Tuition Benefits may cover 80-95% of the cost for eligible employees)

Registration Deadline: July 30
 

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Join a Virtual Info Session 

Curious about how Generative AI can enhance your work in health care? Join us for an upcoming info session on Generative AI in Practice for Health Care Professionals:

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • 12 p.m. EST 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
 

Who is this course intended for?

This course is designed for clinical and non-clinical health care professionals seeking to master fundamental AI skills.

What will the class sessions look like?

Each in-person, evening session is ninety minutes. In between classes, there are roughly one hour of videos to watch on your own time, and manageable individual assignments.

Here’s a breakdown of the course sessions:

Session 1: Interactive case designed to teach curiosity utilizing ChatGPT; to engage with ChatGPT prompts, use industry-standard project management frameworks, generate data visualizations, and to ideate.
Session 2: Interactive case to discuss the philosophy, ethics, and bias of AI.
Session 3: Presentations on the outcomes of your Custom GPT application.

How much time should I expect to spend on coursework outside of class?

You should expect to spend up to 10 hours of time outside of class over the total three-week period. In between classes, there are roughly one hour of videos to watch on your own time, and manageable individual assignments.

What materials are needed for this course?
  • Students are expected to have a ChatGPT login. For some more advanced applications, students may consider a subscription to ChatGPT Plus ($20 per month + tax).
  • Students should purchase Robot Souls by Dr. Eve Poole. It can be purchased here on Amazon.
  • Optional: Open AI API funding (~$5)

 

Have questions? 

If you have any questions about this course, reach out to the Simon Admissions Team.

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