FACULTY:
Dhiressha Kudithipudi, MS, PhD is Robert F. McDermott Endowed Chair in Engineering, Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering /Computer Science and founding director of the MATRIX AI Consortium at the University of Texas San Antonio.
OVERVIEW:
In this episode of "Pediatrics Now," host Holly Wayment brings us this Grands Rounds talk episode with Dr. Dhireesha Kudithipudi as she delves into the transformative role of AI in healthcare, with a specific focus on pediatric care. Discover how advanced algorithms and AI models are making significant strides in reducing treatment costs, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and improving overall patient care. Through various projects, such as trauma data analysis and AI-driven dashboards for COVID-19 mobility patterns, we explore the cutting-edge developments that are reshaping the healthcare landscape.
The discussion also highlights the challenges and opportunities in integrating AI within clinical workflows, the importance of data reliability, and the potential of AI to learn continually for better adaptability in unforeseen medical scenarios.
Furthermore, the episode touches on innovative tools like MedGamma for medical diagnosis and highlights ongoing research projects aimed at secure data handling and real-time patient monitoring, all while emphasizing the collaborative role of human expertise in refining AI technologies for optimal healthcare outcomes.
OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers
DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
Dhireesha Kudithipudi, MS, PhD, has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 0.75 MOC point in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.
Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.
RELEASE DATE:
7/22/2025
EXPIRATION DATE:
8/31/2027