Google Introduces AI Certificate Program for Healthcare Professionals

Google has announced the launch of the new Google AI for Healthcare Professionals Certificate, a self-paced training program designed to help clinicians and medical staff manage administrative tasks and prioritize patient care. Introduced by Dr. Michael Howell, Chief Health Officer, the curriculum was built by clinicians at Google and reviewed by leading academic and professional organizations.

Program Overview and Curriculum

• Duration: Designed to be completed in under five hours.
• Credits: Offers up to 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
• Focus Areas: Responsible AI use, non-clinical administrative tasks, patient communication, and lifelong learning.

Built across four courses, the curriculum draws on draft versions of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Artificial Intelligence Competencies Across the Learning Curriculum. It teaches participants how to handle routine paperwork, summarize emails, organize research, and translate complex medical concepts into clear guides for patients.

Implementation and Verification

Leading institutions, including NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Touro University, and the Purdue University School of Nursing, are currently offering the certificate to their faculty, residents, and students.

Healthcare professionals interested in reviewing the curriculum, verifying details, or registering for the courses can visit the official program website at grow.google/healthcare.