Artificial intelligence (AI) is continuously making inroads in all facets of daily living and industry. During their lecture, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Optometric and Allied Health Professions Education,” which occurred 1:30 pm yesterday, Regina Russell PhD, MA, MEd, Laurie Novak PhD, MHSA, FAMIA, and Jennifer Reilly OD, MSc, FAAO, discussed how AI could facilitate clinical education.
"After the lecture, [we hope] the attendee [is] more familiar with uses of AI in both the classroom and clinical settings," said Dr. Reilly. "[It is hoped] the attendee will also have a better understanding of the competencies required to effectively utilize AI technology in healthcare education."
Computer vision
Computer vision is a form of AI that assesses and understands visual information, such as images and videos. As a result, it could benefit students in learning about the clinical presentations of ocular disease.
Large language models
These types of AI can both create and translate text, while performing other natural language processing. Therefore, these models could aid in the development of study tools, such as flashcards.
Other examples
In addition to computer vision and large language model AI, the lecture also covered the possibility of AI aiding in both meeting and lecture summaries, and assistance in generating course syllabi and objectives. OM
Advice for Academy attendees
"Come to the meeting with an open mind and try to pick up one or two significant pearls from each event that you attend," recommended Dr. Reilly. "It can be hard to absorb all of the information, but one or two things here and there can have a big impact. The Academy.24 app is also an easy way to go back and review slides and lecture notes if you do want to review any of the details!"
