June 2025 Edition: Deadline for Global Summit Early Bird Registrations Extended, Doctors AI Advisory Board Announced, and More!

Monthly Newsletter of the DoctorsAI Community

Dr Avneesh Khare

Amit Kumar Dey

Anirudh Gangadharan

, and 2 others

Jul 03, 2025

The Early Bird registrations for the DoctorsAI Global Summit 2025, an in-person event in Bengaluru (November 15-16, 2025), have been extended to July 15, 2025!

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This summit offers a focused platform for deep dives into AI applications, networking with innovators, and direct engagement with leaders in the field.

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Announcing the Doctors AI Advisory Board!

We are pleased to announce the inaugural Doctors AI Advisory Board. This distinguished group comprises leaders committed to advancing the responsible integration of AI in healthcare.

Advisory Board Members

Chair: Dr. Avneesh Khare

Members: Dr. Dipu Patel, Dr. Shelly Sharma, Dr. Deepak Chiradoni, Dr. Azhar Wahab, Dr. Wahid Khan, Dr. Neelesh Kapoor, Dr. S.S. Samajdar, Dr. Atul Tiwari, Dr. Shivani Gupta, Dr. Sanjay Bala, Anirudh Gangadharan

Each member of this Advisory Board offers a unique perspective—ranging from clinical excellence and health systems strategy to innovation and policy—united by a shared goal: advancing the responsible integration of AI in healthcare. Together, they bring depth, diversity, and drive. Their collective expertise will guide DoctorsAI from dialogue to impact—across education, research, validation, and real-world innovation for clinicians. The Board will also shape the strategic and academic direction of the Indian College of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ICAIM). Their commitment is instrumental as we work to define the future of AI in medicine.

CCAIM Welcomes Its Newest Cohort: Batch 2 Inaugurated Successfully

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We are thrilled to announce the successful inauguration and orientation of Batch 2 of the Certificate Course on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (CCAIM) on June 15, 2025. This flagship program, a collaboration between DoctorsAI, Neotia Skill Development Academy (NSDA), and Universal AI University, marks a new era in medical AI education. This program is a movement to empower clinicians with AI and digital health tools, reimagining patient care for the future.

The inauguration featured insights from:

Prof Dr. Simon Mak (Vice Chancellor, Universal AI University)
Dr. Amit Kumar Dey (Founder Chair, DoctorsAI and Course Director - CCAIM)
Prof. Pankaj Roygupta (Program Director - CCAIM)
Dr. Avneesh Khare (Advisory Board Chair, DoctorsAI and Course Coordinator - CCAIM)
Dr. Atul Tiwari (Advisory Board Member, DoctorsAI and Course Faculty - CCAIM)

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Doctors AI Update Hour: AI's Clinical Integration

The latest DoctorsAI Update Hour, led by Dr. Avneesh Khare, explored AI's progression from research to clinical implementation. Dr. Harvey Castro highlighted the accelerating pace of medical data generation, making AI indispensable. Dr. Amit Kumar Dey underscored the physician's critical role in leading this technological shift. Dr. Raajul Jain presented the AI updates for the month.

Key highlights included FDA-approved AI tools, clinical workflow automation, precision diagnostics, therapeutic innovations, and NIH’s AI strategy—underscoring AI as a transformative force in medicine.

Doctors AI Primer in Jabalpur: Igniting AI Engagement at the Grassroots

A Doctors AI Primer, co-hosted with ICAIM, CCDSI, and MPMSU at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, demonstrated the strong appetite for AI integration. Dr. Amit Kumar Dey demystified "AI in Healthcare: The Primer for Medical Professionals," while Dr. Anil Virmani explored "Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: From Bench to Bedside."

The event fostered active engagement among postgraduates, residents, and faculty, underscoring our mission to equip medical professionals with the knowledge to harness AI responsibly.

Interested in hosting an AI Primer at your institute? Reach out to us at doctors.ai2024@gmail.com or icaim.office@gmail.com.

Med AI Web Hour Ep 6: AI Doctorpreneurship

Moderated by Dr. Aishwarya Sharma, the session highlighted how clinicians can transform unmet clinical needs into scalable solutions. Dr. Amit Kumar Dey emphasized that frontline physicians are uniquely positioned to lead healthcare innovation. Dr. Sanjay Sharma (Podiatric Surgeon) shared innovations tackling diabetic foot complications and Dr. Ateeb Shaikh focused on enabling doctors to build AI tools.

Key Message: Physicians must lead the AI revolution, bridging clinical insight with innovation.

DoctorsAI Journal Club: Key Insights from Recent Research

The DoctorsAI Journal Club convened on June 26, 2025, highlighting critical research:

Machine Learning Prediction of Pancreatitis Risk with Anti-Thyroid Drugs (Dr. Vinod K. Abichandani):
- PTU (Propylthiouracil) raises pancreatitis risk by 10%, propranolol lowers it by 5%—based on 1.3M+ Turkish EHRs; PTU to be avoided in high-risk patients.
Your Brain on ChatGPT – Cognitive Debt from AI-Assisted Essay Writing (Dr. Haarika Sadhu):
- EEG-NLP study reveals LLMs reduce mental effort but may impair deep learning and critical thinking—flagging "cognitive debt."
AI Driven Biomarker Discovery and Personalized Allergy Management (Dr. Krishan Rajbhar):
- AI and omics tools enable biomarker discovery and real-time immunotherapy, advancing precision allergy care.

Final Remarks: The Journal Club emphasized clear communication, time discipline, and viewing AI as an assistant, not a replacement.

Med AI Podcast: Decoding AI in Healthcare – Balancing Innovation and Safety

The latest Med AI Podcast, featuring Dr. Amit Kumar Dey, Dr. Dipu Patel, and Imran Qureshi, explored establishing safe and effective AI frameworks in healthcare. Discussions centered on transforming clinical decision-making, balancing innovation with ethical considerations, and real-world applications and challenges of AI adoption.

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