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AI in Pharmacy Bootcamp: A 5-Day Deep Dive into the Future of Medication Management
This immersive bootcamp equips pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and students with the knowledge and skills to leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various pharmacy settings, shaping the future of medication management. Day 1: Foundations & Landscape ● Demystifying AI in Pharmacy: ○ Exploring key AI concepts and terminologies relevant to pharmacy practice. ○ Understanding the potential and limitations of AI in medication management and drug discovery. ○ Discussing ethical considerations and responsible AI development in pharmacy. ● Pharmacy Data Landscape: ○ Analyzing diverse data sources in pharmacy (e.g., prescription records, medication adherence data, genomics). ○ Highlighting data privacy, security, and interoperability challenges. ○ Strategies for data preparation and management for AI applications in pharmacy.
Day 2: AI for Personalized Medicine & Medication Adherence ● AI for Personalized Medicine: ○ Utilizing AI to analyze patient data and predict individual medication responses, adverse drug reactions, and drug-drug interactions. ○ Implementing AI for personalized medication recommendations, precision dosing, and tailoring therapy based on individual needs. ○ Hands-on: Building basic AI models for predicting medication response or drug interaction risk. ● AI for Medication Adherence & Patient Support: ○ Leveraging AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants for medication reminders, education, and patient support. ○ Utilizing AI to identify patients at risk of non-adherence and design targeted interventions. ○ Hands-on: Experimenting with chatbot development tools for medication adherence support.
Day 3: AI for Drug Discovery & Clinical Trials ● AI for Drug Discovery & Development: ○ Exploring how AI accelerates drug discovery through molecule design, target identification, and virtual screening. ○ Understanding the role of AI in clinical trial design, patient recruitment, and data analysis. ○ Case studies of successful AI-driven drug discovery and development efforts. ● AI for Pharmacy Operations & Inventory Management: ○ Leveraging AI for optimized pharmacy workflows, medication dispensing, and stock management. ○ Utilizing AI for demand forecasting, preventing drug shortages, and streamlining supply chain management. ○ Hands-on: Design and simulate an AI-based solution for a specific pharmacy operational challenge.
Day 4: AI for Pharmacy Automation & Robotics ● AI for Robotic Dispensing & Automation: ○ Exploring the integration of AI in robotic dispensing systems for improved accuracy, efficiency, and medication safety. ○ Understanding the impact of AI on pharmacy workflows and future pharmacy practice models. ● AI for Clinical Decision Support in Pharmacy: ○ Implementing AI-powered clinical decision support systems for medication selection, dosage optimization, and potential drug interactions. ○ Exploring case studies of AI-driven clinical decision support improving patient outcomes in pharmacy settings.
Day 5: Future Trends & Career Exploration ● Emerging Trends & Future Outlook: ○ Exploring cutting-edge advancements in AI for pharmacy (e.g., explainable AI, AI-powered medication adherence interventions). ○ Discussing the potential impact of AI on the future of pharmacy professions and patient care. ● Career Paths & Upskilling: ○ Identifying career opportunities in AI for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and data analysts in pharma companies. ○ Strategies for upskilling and staying relevant in the evolving AI landscape. ○ Guest speaker from the pharmacy industry sharing their experience and insights