Harvey Castro on AI Education for Physicians With: Harvey Castro
Harvey Castro, Partner and Medical AI Advisor at Aexa Tech, offers practical advice for doctors learning AI. He emphasizes treating AI education like medical training—requiring lifelong learning, discipline, and passion for patient care. Castro encourages clinicians to follow diverse voices in the AI space, compare perspectives, and stay updated through platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, and podcasts. He envisions a future where interactive AI tools, like conversational podcasts, keep doctors current with the latest research. For Castro, the key is to channel passion for patients into motivation for adopting AI tools responsibly.
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About the Guest
Harvey Castro is a physician, entrepreneur, and AI strategist dedicated to bringing innovative AI solutions into healthcare workflows. He advises hospitals and providers on leveraging agentic AI, federated learning, and safe integration strategies. Harvey is a Partner and Medical AI Advisor at Aexa Tech, helping healthcare systems evaluate and implement innovative AI solutions.
Key Takeaways
Learning AI requires passion, discipline, and lifelong commitment. Doctors should follow diverse voices and compare perspectives. AI education tools like interactive podcasts can help keep clinicians updated.
Transcript Summary
What should doctors new to AI do to get the most value?
Treat AI education like medical training: commit fully, be a lifelong learner, and channel your passion for patients into motivation.
How can clinicians stay updated on AI?
Follow diverse AI thought leaders on LinkedIn and YouTube, listen to podcasts, and compare perspectives.
What’s the future of learning AI?
Interactive AI-driven tools, like conversational podcasts, will help doctors stay current with new research.
More Topics
- AI in the Healthcare Industry
- AI and Medical Innovation
- Healthcare Ethics and Policy
- AI in Patient Care
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