Overview
As application of AI expands across health systems around the world, this year our annual President's Conference will look at exploring artificial intelligence in medicine.
The conference will provide clinicians with the most up-to-date understanding of how AI is used in medicine today and how it is set to develop.
Our national experts will present sessions which analyse cases for successful applications of AI, how to integrate AI ethically into healthcare, as well as understanding the barriers to development and implementation in current healthcare systems.
Our President, Professor Hany Eteiba, has chosen the topic for this year's conference: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.
For my first conference as President, I’ve chosen this theme because AI is already changing how we diagnose, treat, and care for patients.
But with innovation comes responsibility. We must ask ourselves: How do we use AI safely, ethically and effectively to improve patient outcomes.
Sessions will include
- An overview of how AI has developed in medicine and the rate of innovation
- Practical applications of AI in diagnostics and treatment across specialties, including emerging technology in dentistry and podiatry
- A keynote debate discussing the opportunities for AI to improve clinical practice and consideration of ethical challenges
- The legislative landscape of AI development and how to implement new AI tools in the NHS
- The public understanding of AI in medicine and how to navigate conversations about new technology with colleagues and patients
Join us at the College or remotely
We're delighted to offer this conference again in a hybrid format. You can join us at the College to meet with speakers, chairs and colleagues, or, if you are unable to make it to Glasgow for the conference, you can join us online.
Coming to the College: For those joining us in Glasgow, you'll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
Find out more about the best way to get to us.
Attending online: If you’re joining us remotely, details of how to dial in and any other information you need will be provided to you just before the date of the course.
If you’ve not received your joining instructions by the date of the conference, please reach out to the event lead. Their details can be found at the end of this page.
Claiming your CPD
This conference offers 6 CPD points for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available for up to one month after the conference. Where the conference has been recorded, these sessions will also be available. If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.
What happens on the day?
Please click below to view our conference programme.
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: President’s Conference 2025 Programme
08.30: Registration, tea and coffee
09.00–09.10: Welcome
Professor Hany Eteiba, President, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
SESSION 1: From Definition to Direction: Tracing AI’s Path in Medicine
09.10: Defining AI
Professor Gerald Lip, Head of AI, University of Aberdeen Medical School
09.30: Then and now – AI’s evolution
Dr Rupa Sarkar, Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet Digital Health
09.50: Panel Session
10.10: Refreshment break
SESSION 2: AI in Action
10.40: AI in Cardiology
Derek Connelly, Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, Golden Jubilee National Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary
10.50: Preventative AI screening tool for A&E
Dr Paul Gilluley, Chief Medical Officer North East London NHS trust
11.00: AI in Podiatry
Professor Paul Chadwick, Executive Vice President, Spectral AI
11.10: AI in Travel Medicine
David Bailey
11.30: AI in Education and Assessment
David Marshall
11.40: Panel Discussion
12.00: Lunch
SESSION 3: AI – a Tool or a Takeover?
13.00: Opportunities
Professor Alastair Denniston, Professor of Regulatory Science and Innovation, Executive Director of CERSI-AI
13.25: Limitations
13.45: A tool or a takeover? – a conversation
14.15: Refreshment break
SESSION 4: Taking forward
14.45: Where does the responsibility for implementation sit?
15.05: The patient perspective
Rachel Power, Chief Executive, The Patients Association
15.20: Implementing and introducing AI into your own discipline
15.40: Panel Discussion
16.00: Close and thank you
Here's what our previous delegates said
"Good overview of complex topic with experts covering economics, prevention, treatment and communication."
"Informative and thought provoking."
"I learnt plenty and challenged my own thinking regarding lots of topics."
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