AI in Medicine: Menace or Miracle? with Rubin Pillay, M.D., Ph.D.
Friday, February 28, 2025 4pm
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1400 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
46th Annual Reynolds-Finley Historical Lecture — part of the Reynolds-Finley Lecture Series, hosted by UAB Libraries Historical Collections
Speaker: Rubin Pillay, Ph.D., Heersink School of Medicine
In this thought-provoking lecture, Dr. Rubin Pillay explores the dual-edged nature of artificial intelligence in healthcare. From its transformative potential to revolutionize diagnostics, treatment personalization, and operational efficiency, to the ethical dilemmas, biases, and unintended consequences it may bring, Dr. Pillay delves into whether AI represents a miracle for advancing medicine or a menace to humanity’s core values in care. Drawing on his extensive expertise in healthcare innovation and AI implementation, he offers insights into how we can navigate the opportunities and risks to ensure AI becomes a force for good, reshaping the future of medicine.
Dr. Rubin Pillay, MD, PhD, is an internationally recognized healthcare innovator, futurist, and professor. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Heersink Institute for Biomedical innovation and the Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, Dr. Pillay is a leading expert on the integration of technology and medicine. He has authored several books, including Now to Next: The Future of Healthcare and AI and the Quintuple Aim: Revolutionizing Healthcare for Better Outcomes. With over three decades of experience, he is a sought-after speaker and consultant, driving transformative change in health systems globally. Dr. Pillay’s work focuses on leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance care delivery, equity, and sustainability in healthcare.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine designates this Regularly Scheduled Series for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
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