The AIM-AHEAD Clinicians Leading Ingenuity IN AI Quality (CLINAQ) Fellowship Program is recruiting mentors for Year 1 Fellows. This one-year fellowship program seeks to operate in parallel with clinical practice to empower clinicians in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML). The program will enhance the representation of diverse perspectives in healthcare technology by equipping a diverse cohort of clinicians with AI/ML skills and knowledge.

CLINAQ Fellows will select a mentor from the AIM-AHEAD Consortium to provide support and guidance throughout the program. The mentor should be an active investigator in the proposed research area and be committed both to the fellow's career development and to the direct supervision of the fellow's research. They must document the availability of sufficient research support and facilities for high-quality research and should have a successful track record of mentoring individuals at the fellow’s career stage.

Mentors will be compensated $10,000 for their time and expertise dedicated to mentorship.

Eligibility Criteria for AIM-AHEAD Mentors:

• Expertise in AI/ML 
• Prior mentorship experience
• Can come from different sectors such as industry, non-profit organizations, healthcare organizations, faith-based institutions, or academic institutions
• Mentors should have Ph.D., MD, or equivalent qualification (such as PharmD., DNP, or Dr.PH)

CLINAQ Fellowship Program Details:

Purpose

The AIM-AHEAD Clinicians Leading Ingenuity IN Al Quality (CLINAQ) Fellowship Program’s focus is to mitigate biases, enhance cultural competence and address healthcare disparities among diverse patient populations. The CLINAQ Fellowship is a one-year fellowship (October 25, 2024 - August 29, 2025) that operates in parallel with clinical practice to empower clinicians in the field of artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML).

Participants

The term clinician encompasses a broad range of professionals including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, therapists, and pharmacists, among others. By fostering an interdisciplinary approach, the CLINAQ Fellowship cultivates a new generation of clinicians who can champion innovation in AI for healthcare.

Impact

Fellows will actively participate in the development of AI tools, assess the suitability for AI/ML solutions for specific clinical/workflow challenges, and identify AI/ML approaches that will enhance equity in the delivery of care. The program offers courses in AI and Ethics, Clinical AI workshops, mentoring, leadership training, and peer networks, all while fostering the development of a community of clinicians from diverse backgrounds with a common interest in AI/ML.

By equipping a diverse cohort of clinicians with AI/ML skills and knowledge, the CLINAQ Fellowship Program will enhance the representation of diverse perspectives in healthcare technology. An interdisciplinary team approach will be emphasized to foster innovation and improve patient outcomes.

The application deadline is Friday, November 8, 2024 and selected applicants will be notified by Friday, November 15, 2024.

Related Links

• Mentoring process details: CLINAQ Fellowship Cohort 1 Mentoring Program
• CLINAQ Program questions: CLINAQ Help Desk

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