Introduction to Design Thinking and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Innovations

Programme Code: SOM-DTAI | TGS-2025056228 (Tier 2)

SSG Funded Course | SFC-Eligible

Mode of Delivery

On-Campus

Duration

2 days

Date / Time

  • 14/05/2026 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, 15/05/2026 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Venue: MD6, Smart Classroom)
  • 16/07/2026 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, 17/07/2026 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Venue and Registration dates TBC)

Application period: 22 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 for Run 1 (May). For Run 2 (July), registration will open in May 2026. Dates TBC. 

Programme Highlights

In collaboration with Singapore Biodesign and the Department of Biomedical Informatics, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, the workshop is tailored for healthcare professionals new to the field and eager to explore the synergy of Design Thinking with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.

It highlights key concepts in AI, Large Language Models (LLM), and Machine Learning through speaker sharing and NUHS use case discussions. Through group work, participants will also gain hands-on experience with the design thinking process in identifying unmet healthcare needs, defining problems, and crafting innovative solutions. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to contribute to better healthcare delivery through the seamless integration of AI and empathetic design.

Benefits of Attending

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the basic concepts and applications of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and Large Language Models (LLMs) in the healthcare context.
2. Understand and apply Design Thinking in the development of AI healthcare applications
3. Understand the development process of AI applications, i.e., business models, reimbursement, regulations, and intellectual property aspects.

Who Should Attend

Clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare administrators.

Trainer Profile

Assoc Prof Prof Ngiam Kee Yuan, Department of Surgery, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

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Dr Lee Phin Peng, Programme Director, Singapore Biodesign, Lead, Medtech Cluster, A*STAR

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Course Agenda

Click here to view the class timetable and agenda. 

Pre-Requisites and Assessment

Pre-requisites:

  • Relevant background/working experience in the healthcare or informatics industry
  • English – professional working proficiency

Assessment: Project

 

Awards and Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon passing all assessment components and completing the course. 

Course Fees

International Participants

Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger

Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2

Singapore PR

Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3

Full Programme Fee

$1900

$1900

$1900

$1900

$1900

9% GST on Full Programme Fee

$171

$171

$171

$171

$171

Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST

$2071

$2071

$2071

$2071

$2071

Less: SSG Grant Amount4

($950)

($950)

($950)

($950)

Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes

($380)

($380)

Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes

$2071

$1121

$741

$1121

$741

1) All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.

2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 70% of the course fee.

3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 70% of the course fee.

4) Learners must pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Attendance. Learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet this requirement.

Application Deadline

Run 1 (May): 22 Dec 2025 – 30 Apr 2026

Run 2 (July): Registration will open in May 2026. Dates TBC. 

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