UF medical students explore artificial intelligence in research program

When University of Florida medical student Taylor Edwards began her studies three years ago, she thought it would be interesting to embrace something groundbreaking in the field.

“I knew how many AI resources the university had at hand, and I identified a big knowledge gap there for myself,” Edwards said. “So, I wanted to get involved.”

Edwards joins more than 45 UF College of Medicine students who have participated in the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine track of the Research and Discovery Pathways Program over the last three years. The pathway enables UF medical students to conduct AI-related research projects, build connections with research faculty, hear presentations from guest presenters and gain access to premier tools and trainings.

Medical students in the program have conducted AI-aided research in specialties ranging from obstetrics and gynecology to neurosurgery.