medical education

Can “Vibe Coding” Turn Health Professionals into App Builders?

This study explored whether vibe coding, building software by describing it in natural language to a generative AI tool, enables health professionals without programming skills to develop digital health applications. In a three-hour workshop, medical students built working mHealth prototypes for dementia care challenges. Every group succeeded, but none of the prototypes protected users' health data, showing that this democratisation...

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Designing Medical Education for the Future with Scenario Analysis

This case study used participatory design to run a scenario analysis workshop at Trinity College Dublin's School of Medicine, exploring how global megatrends should shape medical education. Educators, policymakers, clinicians and students imagined futures driven by digital connectivity and climate change. Together, they identified the competencies, mindsets and structural changes that future healthcare professionals and medical schools will need.

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Reimagining Doctoral Education: Broadening Skills for Employability

The CHAMELEONS project (Championing a Multi-sectoral Education and Learning Experience to Open New pathways for doctoral Students) aims to redesign doctoral education to improve employability in academic and non-academic settings. By co-designing modules with stakeholders from academia, industry, and patient organizations, the project developed interdisciplinary and intersectoral curricula that focus on networking, user-centered research design, and career planning. These modules...

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Building Resilient Teleconsultation Systems Post-COVID-19

We analyzed the rapid adoption of teleconsultation systems during the first wave of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for sustainable implementation beyond the pandemic. Our insights reveal that while these systems proved valuable in maintaining healthcare access, there is a risk of lacking integration into broader organizational structures. We propose strategies to ensure teleconsultation remains effective, addressing design, training, and policy...

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Mapping Health Information Technology Training for Future Doctors in the EU

We explored how many medical schools in the European Union teach students about digital health, such as electronic health records and telemedicine. Out of 302 schools, fewer than 30% included digital health training in their programs. Even when offered, these courses were not evenly distributed across countries. Our findings show a need for more consistent digital health education in medical...

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Futureproofing Medical Education: Preparing for 2035 Challenges

In this study, we explored how major global trends like climate change, advanced technology, and globalization are shaping the future of medical education. Using Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine as a case study, we analyzed possible future scenarios to determine what skills and training will be most important for doctors in 2035. By imagining different futures, we identified ways...

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