Impact of Tech

Machines, ethics and equity

December 2, 2019

Dr. Jay Shaw discusses how digital technology is used in healthcare today and how its use is impacting equity and ethics in medicine.

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Compassionate care in a technological world

December 2, 2019

Want to see examples of how technology is changing various professional roles in healthcare, or learn which issues we need to keep in mind in this context? View the presentation slides from this 2019 talk.

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AI, machine learning and the potential impacts on the practice of family medicine

May 23, 2019

Will modern medical technology give physicians more time to focus on the human and healing portion of their jobs, or will it initiate workplace surveillance, productivity measurement, and eventually supplant human physicians? This report sets the stage for leaders in family medicine to prepare themselves, the profession, and their patients for conversations about the changes to come, given the possibilities offered by technology.

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Preparing for the technological revolution in healthcare

April 2, 2019

This panel discussion about technology in healthcare featured Mr. Will…

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The future of medical school admissions: An Orwellian story?

March 28, 2019

What will AI’s future role in healthcare mean for medical schools and their admissions processes? Hear Dr. Mark Hanson’s Orwellian tale about how algorithms and big business may change the game and why compassion is more important than ever.

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Healthcare robots and the good life

March 27, 2019

Dr. Aimmee van Wynsberghe explains why ethics are necessary in robotic design and production, and argues that they can be used to inspire innovation instead of curtailing it. This inspiring talk will help you understand the intersection of ethics and robotic technologies. It’s appropriate for beginners and experts alike.

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Is there an avatar in the house? Changing healthcare’s DNA in the age of AI

March 27, 2019

Dr. Stephen Klasko is a transformative leader and advocate for…

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