The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is partnering for the first time with the University of Toronto's Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine (T-CAIREM) to offer a one-week summer program from August 18-25, 2025, that will introduce high school students on PEI to artificial intelligence (AI) in health care.
Dr. Christopher Power, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, and Professor, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, UPEI
The program, titled "Health Care of the Future Summer Program: Introducing Artificial Intelligence to Tomorrow's Health-care Practitioners & Coders," will be delivered in person at UPEI to 30 students in grades 10-12 who are interested in health care, AI policy, and/or computer science.
"We're excited to offer this interdisciplinary program to students on PEI in collaboration with the T-CAIREM," said Dr. Christopher Power, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, and Professor, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, at UPEI. "AI and other enabling technologies are already impacting our society, and when deployed thoughtfully and safely, they offer tremendous opportunities to enhance our health and wellness. Part of our role as a university is to create opportunities like this, where people can explore these technologies and understand their underlying concepts, developing the skills to help communities thrive on the Island, regionally, and nationally."
"Understanding how to harness AI safely is particularly important in contexts like PEI, where we know we need to build capacity within the health-care system," said Gemma Postill, Student Co-education Lead at T-CAIREM. "This program will be especially great for those interested in careers in health care or technology and a great opportunity to explore university life. AI is already being used to assist physicians and other allied health-care professionals in delivering care. It's so important that our current and future health-care professionals know about AI so that we can provide patients with the very best care."
During the camp, the students will learn about and receive hands-on experience in developing AI models. They will attend seminars and presentations from local and national AI experts; take part in social and breakout activities and group projects; and give presentations to UPEI faculty members.
By the end of the program, they will be able to explain fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML); write basic code in Python to implement simple ML tasks; describe and apply the steps involved in developing an ML model; analyze real-world applications of AI in health-care settings; critically evaluate the broader implications of AI in health care, including sustainability and One Health perspectives; and explore and reflect on potential career pathways at the intersection of health care, technology, and innovation. Those who finish the program will receive a certificate of completion.
Gemma Postill, Student Co-education Lead, University of Toronto's Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine
Students can apply online at https://lmp.forms-db.com/view.php?id=621090; the deadline to apply is June 30. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students should only apply if they can attend the full five-day boot camp. Coding experience is not required.
The program is made possible by an interdisciplinary collaboration between T-CAIREM and UPEI's Faculty of Science, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Applied Human Sciences, and Teaching and Learning Centre, and is supported by the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Literacy Foundation Inc.
For more details about the camp, including registration fees, go to https://www.upei.ca/artificial-intelligence-in-medicine.
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