Dr. Mack Sheraton Presents AI Literacy Initiative at 2025 Shine Academy Innovations Conference
EM’s Mack Sheraton, MD recently participated in an AI panel discussion at the 2025 Shine Academy Innovations in Health Science Education Conference in Austin, TX.
The panel, moderated by Toufeeq Ahmed Syed, PhD, Dean of AI and Machine Learning at UTHealth Houston’s School of Biomedical Informatics, explored the evolving role of artificial intelligence in health science education.
Dr. Sheraton’s presentation, Development of an Evidence-Based AI Literacy Program for Health Science Faculty, underscored the critical need for AI literacy among faculty as technology continues to transform clinical practice, research, and education. His initiative, built on a multi-school survey, aims to develop a structured curriculum that equips faculty with essential AI skills while addressing ethical, legal, and practical considerations.
Key objectives of the program include:
- Fostering AI champions within academic institutions
- Engaging faculty and leadership in AI-driven education
- Establishing institutional guidelines for AI integration in health sciences
The initiative calls on faculty and institutional stakeholders to support the development of AI education strategies, ensuring that health science programs remain at the forefront of technological advancement.
Stay tuned for further developments as this important work progresses, and keep up the great and innovative work, Dr. Sheraton!