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As application of AI expands across health systems around the world, this year our annual President's Conference will look at exploring artificial intelligence in medicine.
The conference will provide clinicians with the most up-to-date understanding of how AI is used in medicine today and how it is set to develop.
Our national experts will present sessions which analyse cases for successful applications of AI, how to integrate AI ethically into healthcare, as well as understanding the barriers to development and implementation in current healthcare systems.
Our President, Professor Hany Eteiba, has chosen the topic for this year's conference: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.
For my first conference as President, I’ve chosen this theme because AI is already changing how we diagnose, treat, and care for patients.
But with innovation comes responsibility. We must ask ourselves: How do we use AI safely, ethically and effectively to improve patient outcomes.
Sessions will include
- An overview of how AI has developed in medicine and the rate of innovation
- Practical applications of AI in diagnostics and treatment across specialties
- A keynote debate discussing the opportunities for AI to improve clinical practice and consideration of ethical challenges
- The legislative landscape of AI development and how to implement new AI tools in the NHS
- The public understanding of AI in medicine and how to navigate conversations about new technology with colleagues and patients
To learn more about the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: President’s Conference 2025, watch this video featuring President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Professor Hany Eteiba
What happens on the day?
8.30–9.00
- Registration, tea and coffee
9.00–9.05
- Welcome
- Professor Hany Eteiba, President, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
9.05–9.20
- Introduction
- Dr Rupa Sarkar, Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet Digital Health
Session one: Tracing AI’s Path in Medicine, Chair: Dame Anna Dominiczak
9.20-9.40
- Defining AI and its evolution
- Professor Gerald Lip, Head of AI, University of Aberdeen Medical School
9.40–10.00
- MHRA: AI as a Medical Device Regulation and AI Airlock regulatory sandbox (remote)
- Hannah Bowden, AI Airlock Programme Manager, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
10.00–10.20
- Panel Session
10.20–10.50
- Refreshment break
Session two: AI in Action, Chair: Professor Hany Eteiba
10.50–11.00
- AI in Cardiology
- Professor Derek Connelly, Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, Golden Jubilee National Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary
11.00–11.10
- Preventative AI screening tool for A&E
- Dr Paul Gilluley, Chief Medical Officer North East London NHS trust
11.10–11.20
- AI in Podiatry (Remote)
- Professor Paul Chadwick, Executive Vice President, Spectral AI
11.20–11.30
- Artificial Intelligence and Travel Medicine (remote)
- Prof (Col) Mark Bailey, Consultant Physician in Infectious Diseases & Tropical Medicine and David Bailey, Chief Executive, Crux AI
11.30–11.40
- AI in Education and Assessment
- Dr David A S Marshall, Medical Director (Training and Development), Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians
11.40–12.00
- Panel Discussion
12.00–13.00
- Lunch
Session three: AI – a Tool or a Takeover?, Chair: Dr Rupa Sarkar
13.00–13.25
- Opportunities
- Professor Alastair Denniston, Professor of Regulatory Science and Innovation, Executive Director of CERSI-AI
13.25–13.50
- Limitations
- Professor David Clifton, NIHR Research Professor, Royal Academy of Engineering Chair of Clinical Machine Learning
13.50–14.15
- A tool or a takeover? – a conversation
14.15–14.40
- Refreshment break
Session four: Taking forward, Chair: Professor Iain McInnes
14.40 - 14.50
UK Government’s priorities for AI in medicine and healthcare
Dr Zubir Ahmed, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety
14.50–15.05
- Workforce preparedness
- Dr Alex Aubrey, GP and Clinical AI Lead at Health Education and Innovation Wales
15.05–15.20
- The patient perspective
- Rachel Power, Chief Executive, The Patients Association
15.20–15.40
- Implementing and introducing AI into your own discipline
- Dr Osama Suwar, GP Registrar and National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow, NHS England Workforce, Training and Education
15.40–16.00
- Panel Discussion
16.00
- Close and thank you
Attending the conference
This event is an in-person and online conference. That means you get the chance to join us both at the College to meet with speakers, chairs and colleagues or from the comfort of your own home.
Coming to the College: For those joining us in Glasgow, you'll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
Find out more about the best way to get to us.
Attending online: If you’re joining us remotely, details of how to dial in and any other information you need will be provided to you just before the date of the course.
If you’ve not received your joining instructions by the date of the conference, please reach out to the event lead. Their details can be found at the end of this page.
Here's what our previous delegates said
"Good overview of complex topic with experts covering economics, prevention, treatment and communication."
"Informative and thought provoking."
"I learnt plenty and challenged my own thinking regarding lots of topics."
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If you have any questions, feel free to contact the coordinator. Their details can be found below.
