Incorporating Generative AI into a health informatics curriculum: Building 21st century competencies (Preprint)

Abstract

<sec> <title>UNSTRUCTURED</title> We designed learning assignments for students to develop knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes about Gen AI in two different master’s level courses in health informatics. Our innovative approach assumed students had no technical background or experience in using Gen AI tools. During the semester, students completed a pre-test and post-test to assess knowledge. Reflections explored their expectations and experiences using Gen AI to complete their assignments and projects during the semester. Strong emphasis was placed on building skills and professional attitudes by using Gen AI. Student engagement in behavioral, emotional, and cognitive domains was explored via detailed analysis of student reflections by faculty. Students at UIC improved knowledge about Gen AI from 81% to 93% at the end of the capstone course. USF students also improved from 77% to 80% by the end of the semester. Data from student reflections provided insight into Gen AI skills that students developed and that health informatics programs can consider incorporating into their curricula. Building competencies in Gen AI will prepare students for the 21st century workforce and enable them to build skills employers are seeking in the new digital health environment. </sec>

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