AIM-AHEAD Clinicians Leading Ingenuity IN Al Quality (CLINAQ) Fellowship Program
Program Directors
Herman Taylor, PhD; Toufeeq Syed, PhD; Keith Norris, PhD
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 that operates in parallel with clinical practice to empower clinicians in the field of artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML).
About AIM-AHEAD
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity And Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD) is an initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health that is dedicated to enhancing diversity in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), with emphasis on reducing health disparities and promoting health equity. Led by the AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center, this initiative has cultivated a diverse nationwide consortium that embraces equity and transparency, aimed at leveraging AI/ML to enhance health outcomes across diverse and under-resourced communities. Through the establishment of strategic partnerships, targeted research programs, and engagement with key stakeholders, AIM-AHEAD continues to bolster participation and foster meaningful involvement within the AI/ML and health equity field.
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.
Cohort 1 Fellows
- Candice Adams-Mitchell: University of Florida
- Joseph Ahn: Mayo Clinic
- Page Anderson: Georgia State University Psychology Clinic
- Shane Bobart: Houston Methodist Hospital
- Kendria Hall: Oishei Children's Hospital
- Asha Immanuelle: Center for Black Women's Wellness
- Craig Jarrett: University Hospitals Cleveland
- O'Rese Knight: University of California, San Francisco
- Ming Lim: University of Utah Health
- Stacy Miner: Kent State University
- Gabriel Najarro: Emory University Hospital, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- Kalyani Narra: JPS Oncology and Infusion Center
- Rajeev Nowrangi: Loma Linda University Medical Center
- Victor Nwankwo: Joliet In-patient Treatment Center, State of Illinois Correctional Health Care Units
- Ijeoma Nwobu: Hackensack Hospital New Jersey
- Toluwalashe Onamusi: University Hospitals Cleveland
- Chanhyun Park: The University of Texas at Austin
- Jay Patel: Temple University School of Dentistry
- Dhruvangi Sharma: Georgia State University
- Walkitria Smith: Morehouse School Medicine LS
- Adebola Sulaiman: Mind Body Optimization
- Natasha Tonge: Center for Community Mental Health
- Jeffrey Tully: UC San Diego Health
- Sohail Vaghari: Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Locums Physician
- Sarah Vinson: Families First via Morehouse Healthcare
Regional Distribution of Fellows - Cohort 1
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.
Program Inquiries
All questions and inquiries regarding this program can be directed to the CLINAQ HelpDesk. Please create a help ticket here: HelpDesk - Submit a Ticket