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Date and Time: Thursday 8 August 2024, 15:00 – 17:00 SAST
Led by: Dr Jaisubash Jayakumar, Senior Lecturer in Medical Education, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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Session Description:
This presentation will offer an insightful exploration into the transformative impact of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within medical education. Drawing from practical experiences, I will showcase how AI tools dynamically adapt to individual learning needs, offering personalised feedback and fostering collaborative problem-solving in disciplines like immunology. Globally, medical students face the challenge of learning complex subjects, including immunology. Incorporating AI into immunology teaching enhances the learning experience by simplifying concepts and providing critique on accuracy. Through examples like the second-year MBChB immunology tutorial, I will illustrate how AI promotes technological literacy and critical thinking, optimising learning outcomes and engagement. By integrating AI, educators streamline the teaching process, fostering a dynamic learning environment where students explore, experiment, and comprehend immunological principles more effectively, thus improving academic performance overall. Join me as I discuss the implications and opportunities of AI integration in shaping the future of medical education.
Facilitator’s Bio:
Dr Jaisubash Jayakumar is a senior lecturer in medical education at the Department of Pathology. He earned his PhD in Clinical Sciences and Immunology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology from the University of Cape Town. In addition to his academic roles, he serves as the co-chairperson of the Faculty of Health Sciences Transformation and Equity Committee, where he spearheads various transformation initiatives within the faculty. Dr Jayakumar’s teaching philosophy focuses on inclusive, student-centred teaching and learning, enriched with pastoral care. His research interests and expertise span undergraduate medical education, student-centred pedagogies like Problem-Based Learning, and the transformation and decolonisation of higher education through humanising pedagogies and technology-enhanced teaching and learning. Dedicated to teaching and mentoring, Dr Jayakumar is committed to helping students develop their academic skills and achieve their academic goals. In his free time, he enjoys singing, meditating, and reading.