The UT IHI (The Institute for Health Care Improvement Open School Chapter at the University of Toronto) is offering an interactive seminar designed to introduce health-professional students to the issues surrounding the implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare. Featuring Dr. Pascal Tyrrell, this activity will involve working in interprofessional teams to critically evaluate concerns and mitigate biases surrounding the growing use of novel technologies in patient care.

Learning Obectives: 

1. Understand various ways that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are applied to the work of healthcare professionals.
2. Create an action plan for professional students to develop core competencies such as collaboration, appraisal and stewardship
   1. Engage in team-based exercises to identify biases and in AI application within healthcare.
   2. Understand the responsibility of healthcare professionals in ensuring ethical AI usage. 
   3. Develop evidence-based approaches to evaluate the efficacy and fairness of AI applications in healthcare. 

This 4-hour module begins with an icebreaker, followed by a case-based discussion and physical exam practice in small mixed-learner groups. The second half focuses on pharmacotherapy for over-the-counter pain medications, pain and rehabilitation self-management strategies with NP and OT facilitators, and an interactive presentation on evidence-based manual therapies for low back pain, co-taught by PT and chiropractic facilitators.

Peranson J, Weis CA, Slater M, Plener J, Kopansky-Giles D. An interprofessional approach to collaborative management of low-back pain in primary care: A scholarly analysis of a successful educational module for prelicensure learners. J Chiropr Educ. 2024 Mar 4;38(1):30-37. doi: 10.7899/JCE-22-24. PMID: 38329313; PMCID: PMC11097224. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11097224/ 

Attendees will learn terminology and explore the systems of oppression that impact the health of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Students will hear from a guest speaker's patient experience. Facilitators will guide breakout groups through case studies. Students will learn practical tips to deliver more comprehensive care to 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

Learning objectives:

1. Define and describe terminology related to the 2SLGBTQ+ community (e.g., gender identities, sexual orientation and attraction).

2. Explore how systems of oppression related to sexuality and gender impact the health of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and identify our position of privilege as interprofessional healthcare professionals within this system.

3. Learn practical strategies to deliver appropriate education and equitable interprofessional care to 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.