Issue 58
May 2026
THE BANYAN TREE
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the ability to harness the power of data is a necessity. An education in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a prerequisite for healthcare, and essential for medical professionals to build on their knowledge and reinforce their capabilities.
In light of this, the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) offers high-impact Executive Courses designed to equip and empower the next generation of healthcare leaders with the skills to thrive in this data-driven era. Structured with Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem in mind, these courses provide participants with opportunities to build their competencies and deliver better care.
Introduction to Design Thinking & AI in Healthcare Innovations
In collaboration with Singapore Biodesign and DBMI, the workshop highlights key concepts in AI, Large Language Model (LLM) and Machine Learning (ML) through speaker sharing and National University Health System (NUHS) 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, moving beyond invention and towards impactful implementation in the workplace.
Key workshop outcomes
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Understand the concepts and applications of AI, ML and LLMs in the healthcare context. |
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Understand and apply design thinking in the development of AI healthcare applications. |
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Understand the development process of AI applications i.e., business models, reimbursement, regulations and intellectual property aspects. |
Who should attend
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Healthcare professionals |
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Health informatics professionals and researchers |
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Healthcare administrators |
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Industry professionals |
Course details
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S$1,900 before GST and SSG funding |
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Run 1: 14 and 15 May 2026 |
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Run 2: 16 and 17 July 2026 |
Health.AI Leadership Executive (HALE) Masterclass
As AI moves from experimental pilots to core hospital infrastructure, healthcare leaders face a new mandate: to manage, deploy and scale AI ethically, safely and profitably within their institutions.
HALE is a three-day executive masterclass that connects cutting-edge AI and digital health innovation with practical leadership frameworks, so senior decision-makers can confidently lead AI transformation across their organisations and health systems.
Delivered by NUS Medicine, HALE builds on over a century of leadership in medical education and health innovation.
Key workshop outcomes
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Gain executive-level insights from leading AI strategists and healthcare innovators to design and champion high-impact AI initiatives in your organisation. |
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Translate generative AI (GenAI), predictive health diagnostics and AI-driven operations into actionable strategies you can implement immediately in clinical and administrative settings. |
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Understand how to evaluate and govern LLMs, automation tools and AI-driven risk assessment systems for real-world digital health use cases. |
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Learn how AI can enhance care delivery, support smarter, data-driven decisions and drive measurable improvements in quality, safety and efficiency. |
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Build cross-sector connections with fellow executives, investors and policymakers to accelerate AI adoption across the health ecosystem. |
Who should attend
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C-suite and senior leaders in healthcare organisations, MedTech and HealthTech companies |
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Health officials, regulators and policymakers shaping digital health and AI policy |
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Board members and strategic advisors overseeing healthcare organisations and health systems |
Course details
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S$5,400 before GST |
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Date: 17-19 August 2026 |
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Early bird, staff and group discounts available. |
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Clinicians and nurse practitioners may earn up to 12 CME/CPE points. |
Secure Your Place, Be Part of the Future of Medicine
Be part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of Medicine through DBMI’s executive courses.
Capacity for courses is capped to ensure a more personalised learning experience—interested parties are encouraged to register early to secure their spots.
This column is dedicated to the pursuit of continuous learning and development and takes its name from the banyan tree. It has roots that grow deep, anchoring it firmly in the soil. The tree spreads its shade wide and far and provides space for reflection and discussion. We invite you to come and take a seat under its shade.
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