AI4GH Participates in the 2025 Postgraduate Congress with a Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Teaching and Practice

As part of the 2025 Postgraduate Congress, AI4GH participated in a forum titled "Artificial Intelligence in Medical Teaching and Practice," which explored the applications, challenges, and opportunities of AI in academic training and clinical care. The event was moderated by Dr. Bryain Maradiaga, AI4GH LAC's regional coordinator, who presented a general overview of the AI4GH initiative and its role in promoting research and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in healthcare globally.

The panel consisted of leading specialists:
• Dr. Andrea Argenal, Gynecology and Obstetrics (Honduras)
• Dr. Nereida Aceituno, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology (Honduras)
• Dr. Manuel Colomé, PhD, Public Health and MSc in Research Ethics (Dominican Republic)

The discussion focused on the integration of AI in medical education, as well as the ethical and practical challenges associated with its use in clinical practice. The panelists shared their experiences and perspectives, highlighting the need to strengthen capacities in research, ethics, and regulation to ensure the responsible implementation of these technologies.

AI4GH's participation in this conference reinforces the network's commitment to academic training, knowledge exchange, and promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence in health in Latin America and the Caribbean.