Program Directors

Ritu Agarwal, PhD, Guodong (Gordon) Gao, PhD

Purpose

The AIM-AHEAD Professional Development Program (AA-PDP) was created to support professional development of the application of AI in healthcare by focusing on health disparities in behavioral health, cardiometabolic health, and cancer for underrepresented communities. This program fostered a supportive learning environment to current and future healthcare professionals by providing a free concentrated curriculum to learners and the institution.

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 program 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

Cohorts 1 and 2 of AA-PDP consisted of healthcare professionals from a variety of healthcare institutions. Targeted professionals for this program included health IT and informatics professionals, clinical leaders, hospital and practice administrators, medical technologists, healthcare product/service vendors, pharmacy operations, insurance professionals, consultants, and contractors. Participants were not required to have previous coding knowledge outside of a basic understanding of the intersectionality of AI/ML and health equity.

Regional Distribution of Learners - Cohort 1

Regional Distribution of Learners - Cohort 2

Impact

The AA-PDP Program has helped to address the gap in the wide range of expertise and skill levels relevant to AI/ML and health disparities research for healthcare professionals enlisted. Program efforts have expanded learners' influence on shaping the future of AI in healthcare by sparking a multitude of achievements. 

Cohort 1 & 2 Outcomes

The infographic below provides a snapshot of key metrics from the AIM-AHEAD Professional Development Program for Cohort 1 & 2, which comprised of 43 total learners. It highlights program achievements, and learner feedback related to the program’s goals.

Program Inquiries

All questions and inquiries regarding this program can be directed to the AIM-AHEAD General Info HelpDesk. Please create a help ticket here: HelpDesk - Submit a Ticket