20 October to 19 November 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Applications and Implications in Medical Practice
Executive Education
More answers to new challenges
Presentation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming medical practice by creating new opportunities for diagnosis, treatment and hospital management. However, it also poses challenges in terms of security, transparency and accountability. This course addresses these issues by offering a practical, applied approach to using AI in healthcare. It covers the main applications of AI in healthcare, the legal and ethical requirements for its use, and the mechanisms necessary for its responsible use. The training enables participants to integrate AI into their professional activities in an informed and ethical manner that aligns with current regulatory standards.
The programme explores the practical applications of AI in hospitals, the challenges faced by hospital managers and the role of technology in the standard of care from medical and legal perspectives. It also addresses the challenges of assigning responsibility for damage caused by automated systems’ decisions or errors. Throughout the course, participants will engage with real-life cases and practical examples.
Coordination
Course assistance
Speakers
Vera Lúcia Raposo, NOVA School of Law- Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
João Leite, NOVA LINCS e Departamento de Informática, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
Tiago Marques, Fundação Champalimaud
João Rebelo, Luz Saúde
Pedro Gouveia, Fundação Champalimaud/Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa
Sofia Couto da Rocha, Lusíadas Saúde, Ordem dos Médicos
José Fragata, NOVA Medical School- Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
Aim of the course
This practical course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming medical and hospital practice. With an applied focus, it aims to provide essential knowledge for the ethical, responsible and effective use of AI in the clinical and hospital setting, ensuring compliance with the principles of patient safety, informed consent and human supervision.
Throughout the training, participants will:
- Understand the practical uses of AI in medicine and its growing application in hospitals and clinics.
- Identify the challenges faced by hospital managers in implementing AI-based technologies.
- Explore the impact of AI on the standard of care, from both a medical and legal perspective.
- Discuss critical issues such as patient safety, human oversight, and informed consent in the use of medical AI systems.
- Analyse the allocation of responsibility in cases of harm caused by automated decisions, understanding the ethical and legal challenges involved.
- Examine real-world cases and practical examples, enabling an applied approach to the integration of AI into hospital routines.
- Ensure that healthcare professionals acquire solid knowledge about AI regulation in medicine and best practices for its responsible use.
With an eminently practical focus, this course is intended for professionals who wish not only to understand AI in healthcare, but also to learn how to use it safely and in line with current ethical and legal principles.
Target audience
The course is aimed at:
- Doctors and other healthcare professionals who use or may use AI tools in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients.
- Hospital and administrative managers responsible for implementing and supervising AI-based technologies in healthcare facilities.
- Lawyers and consultants in the healthcare field who advise institutions and professionals on the legal and ethical framework of AI in the sector.
- Researchers and academics interested in the impact of AI on medicine and the challenges it poses for healthcare delivery.
- Biomedical engineers and digital health specialists who develop or integrate AI solutions in the hospital environment.
Modality
Online. Sessions will not be recorded.
Speakers
Online. Sessions will not be recorded.
Language
Portuguese
Duration
15 hours
Date
From 20 October to 19 November 2025
Schedule
Mondays and Wednesdays from 18h00 to 19h30
Teaching Methods
Theoretical-practical sessions, with practical exercises – synchronous sessions.
Assessment Methods
Award of a certificate of completion with attendance at at least 75% of the sessions.
Fee
- 750€
- Early Bird Price (until 20 September 2025): 637.50€
- 20% discount for institutions registering 4 participants, 30% discount for institutions registering 5 or more participants.
Not cumulative with the Early Bird Price.
Programme
This course will be taught in Portuguese.
Find out more about the programme here.