AM25-ST-02-L - Understanding Generative AI: A Friendly Introduction for Medical Professionals

Session Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant future—it is an essential tool shaping business, healthcare, and daily workflows. Yet many professionals remain cautious about engaging with Generative AI, often due to uncertainty, common misconceptions, or a lack of familiarity with its capabilities. Designed for attendees at all experience levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—this session offers a structured introduction to Generative AI. Key concepts will be broken down, including a brief history of AI, essential terminology, and the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs). This session will help participants craft better prompts, navigate AI marketplace options, and distinguish between different AI models .
The session will also explore real-world applications, from simple productivity-enhancing tasks to complex, multi-step AI workflows in healthcare and business. As these technologies become embedded in workplace operations, their influence extends beyond active users, subtly shaping professional environments and expectations. Generative AI is reshaping industries regardless of individual engagement, with AI-driven tools such as email summarization, automated meeting transcription, and algorithm-based content curation seamlessly integrating into daily workflows . Future hires and trainees are entering the workforce with AI fluency, raising expectations for AI literacy across industries. As AI-driven automation and augmentation become the norm, professionals will need a fundamental understanding of these technologies to remain competitive in an evolving workplace. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how AI is integrating into their fields, why AI literacy is becoming a necessity, and how to start leveraging these tools effectively—even if they have no prior experience. A live Q&A segment, including an interactive demo, will ensure practical takeaways for all participants.