Generative AI for Healthcare

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Generative AI for Healthcare

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

71 reviews

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

71 reviews

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Define and explain artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts.
Describe Generative AI and applicable Healthcare use cases
Understand what Large Language Models are and how they can be used in Healthcare.
Utilize prompt design/engineering to develop effective question/answering prompts.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Specifically designed for healthcare professionals, this course demystifies

This module covers the course objectives and provides an overview of the course structure, which is an introduction to generative AI (Gen AI), an introduction to large language models (LLMs) and one hands-on labs.

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1 video

This module introduces generative AI, the most recent advancement in AI, and large language models (LLMs), the technology that powers it. It defines artificial intelligence, machine learning, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and generative AI. It also explores different generative AI development tools on Google Cloud, such as Vertex AI Agent Builder, Vertex AI Studio, and Model Garden. Health domain use cases and data examples are used to demonstrate how Gen AI can be used for healthcare.

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module describes how generative AI and large language models can be used for healthcare. It also describes medical foundation models, explains multimodal LLMs, and explores prompt design for specific healthcare examples.

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment

The course closes with a summary of the course learning objectives and topics covered.

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1 video1 app item1 plugin

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4 readings

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Reviewed on May 11, 2026

It is a good beginners course in AI for Healthcare and how the Google ecosystem could be applied.

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

A wonderful, elaborative and easy to understand. Thank you Google.

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

love it. love the hands on training with vertex ai studio

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