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AI in healthcare

As a healthcare professional, what do you need to know about AI? Our learning needs survey suggests that healthcare professionals mainly need to work on their basic knowledge of AI, and on ‘framework knowledge’ (ethics, legal, management). In addition, we recommend to keep an eye on new tools.

Inspire me

To use AI effectively, everyone needs a basic understanding of how it works. Since February 2025, this has even become mandatory for all organisations and companies using AI (EU AI Act Art. 4 on AI literacy). That’s why VAIA developed the online course “AI in Healthcare. Hype or Help” (in English) — one of many basic courses, inspiration sessions and reading materials now available.

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AI in Healthcare. Hype or Help?

course - online - KU Leuven, VAIA

How can AI be used in healthcare?

AI is rapidly transforming the healthcare domain. From diagnosis to treatment: AI helps doctors and other medical professions to take better-informed decisions and to supply more personalised care.

AI in Healthcare: Hype or Help?

webinar - Skillstown & VAIA

Work with a specific AI tool

New user-friendly AI tools are being released every day, also for healthcare. Stay curious, keep an eye on what’s emerging, and keep learning where you can. That’s how you stay ahead!

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Create a framework for AI

In healthcare, it’s essential to handle data and AI responsibly. The risks are broad: from incorrect diagnoses to misuse of personal data and unclear accountability. That’s why it’s important not to limit yourself to hands-on training alone. Make sure to also follow a course that provides the bigger picture: one that addresses ethical risks, legal obligations and best practices for managing AI systems successfully.

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Fundamental concepts of multi-omics data integration

2 October 2026

Opleiding - Leuven - Genomics Core Leuven

Transforming Healthcare with AI

5 November 2026

Two-day program - Cambridge - MIT Sloan School, MIT Jameel Clinic

Harvard AI courses on EdX

Courses - Online - Harvard, EdX

Technically implement AI (programming)

Do you want more? Take it a step further and learn how to develop AI for healthcare.

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Tailored to your needs

Processing Sensitive Text Data with Open-Source AI Tools

lecture and workshop - TEXTUA (UAntwerp)

Fundamental concepts of multi-omics data integration

2 October 2026

Opleiding - Leuven - Genomics Core Leuven

Specialise yourself

Looking for more? These courses dive into the latest research and cutting-edge applications of AI in healthcare.

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Sense & Sensibility of AI

Monthly webinar on ethics in AI, for researchers - by VAIA

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The use of personal data in AI research

Course - All over Flanders - Knowledge Centre Data & Society

Tailored to your needs

Processing Sensitive Text Data with Open-Source AI Tools

lecture and workshop - TEXTUA (UAntwerp)