Future-Ready: AIProHealth winter school transforms healthcare with AI expertise

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This week saw the official launch of the AIProHealth Winter School, a pioneering initiative of the Practical Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals consortium, led by UMCG's Data Science Center in Health (DASH). The Winter School, currently taking place in Groningen and Tartu, offers participants from different locations around the world an immersive experience to explore the vast possibilities of artificial intelligence within healthcare.

Led by industry experts, participants actively contribute to the next era of healthcare innovation. They participate in dynamic activities such as gaming, pitching and practical case studies and develop solutions and even prototypes for digital medical devices. The Winter School testifies to the power of collaboration to move healthcare forward.

Participants gain skills that will put them on track to launch their own startups or make significant contributions to existing sustainable ones. The intersection of AI and healthcare is explored extensively, so participants leave with the tools to make a tangible impact in this dynamic field.

Pooling resources for impactful initiatives

Much of this transformative programme takes place in the inspiring House of Connections, home of the Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology and AI. This creative space fosters collaboration and encourages the generation of breakthrough ideas, making it the ideal backdrop for the Winter School. At the same time, a similar edition is also underway at the University of Tartu. Peter van Ooijen, machine learning expert at the UMCG and a key figure in this collaboration, enthused: "The AIProHealth Winter School is a great addition to the existing educational landscape. This collaboration with European partners, made possible by EIT Health's generous funding, shows the value of pooling resources for impactful initiatives. The participants in this winter school are a diverse and motivated group, coming from different corners of Europe."

Experience the AI revolution

Registration for this year's Winter School has closed, but the journey to AIProHealth is far from over. Stay tuned for updates on future events, including our upcoming Summer School in 2024. In the meantime, take the first step towards your exploration of AI and healthcare by registering for our free online course. Discover the potential of AI in patient care and prepare yourself for the dynamic intersection of AI and healthcare.