AI in Medicine: Natural Language Processing
- HMX
Group Enrollment Option A program that is a popular choice for organizations and institutions to purchase in bulk.
Learn about the advances in artificial intelligence that are transforming the use of natural language processing.
- Online; Self-Paced
Enroll by Friday and get access to course materials the following Wednesday to complete at your own pace.
Certificate
Earn a short course certificate of completion when you finish all coursework within 8 weeks.
3-4 Hours
Most people can expect to complete short courses in 3-4 hours.
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Overview
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), including the development of large language models, have transformed natural language processing (NLP) such that computers can effectively work with text for a variety of tasks that include summarization, translation, extraction of key terms, and question-answering.
This HMX short course offers a unique way for professionals to learn from leading experts about the key concepts and evolving impact of NLP and AI techniques in health care. Understanding these recent advances and the major developments that enabled them will provide anyone working in health care and related sectors with a strong basis for understanding future developments in this field.
Participant Types
Clinicians and health care professionals; biomedical researchers; and professionals in managerial roles in health care and related fields
About the Course
HMX short courses feature targeted lessons on the latest medical science topics and advancements. Stay up-to-date on essential knowledge by exploring specialized topics in a shorter format designed for busy professionals.
Who Should Apply
This course will benefit learners such as clinicians and other health care professionals who are interested in learning about current NLP approaches that can assist with language-related tasks; biomedical researchers who are seeking a comprehensive understanding of NLP technologies, with technical details presented in an easily digestible way; professionals in managerial roles in health care and related fields who are keen to learn how NLP could be incorporated into routine practices to improve delivery of care.
Course Format
Most people can expect to spend 3-4 hours total on an HMX short course. In order to be considered for a short course certificate of completion, you must complete your coursework within eight weeks.
Group Enrollments
HMX courses are ideal for organizations looking to train teams or larger groups. Group pricing is available, making it a cost-effective investment in team development.
Faculty
HMX courses are led by Harvard Medical School faculty, working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of experts in biomedical visualization, assessment, and the science of learning to create a unique learning experience that will stay with you.
- Assistant Professor of Biomedical Data Science, University of Chicago
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