Group aim
The group will provide a platform for GPs interested in Artificial intelligence to share best practices, innovations and insights specific to AI in general practice.
Current work
The group is newly created, and we are in the process of producing a workplan the group are going to focus around the following three areas:
- Connect – facilitate member engagement through the RCGP forum, providing a space for open communication and peer support.
- Represent – advocate by influencing policy where appropriate and sharing best practices
- Develop – create practical guidelines and activities to support members in the use of AI.
Participation from members is encouraged to help shape the direction and impact of the group.
Dr Benjamin Brown
Ben is a GP partner in Salford and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at The University of Manchester. He develops and evaluates AI-driven software to improve healthcare and is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Patchs, an award-winning online consultation system used in over 1,000 GP practices and the first in the NHS to use machine-learning NLP. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and received awards from the International Medical Informatics Association, the British Computer Society, and the Society for Academic Primary Care, with media coverage from the BBC, ITV, and The Guardian. Ben holds a PhD in Health Informatics, an MPH, and an MSc in Leadership. Outside work, he follows Leeds United and spends time with his identical twin sons.
Dr Selvarajah Selvaseelan
Dr Selvaseelan is a GP partner in East London and a nationally elected RCGP Council member. He has a strong interest in health technology, including AI, and its application in primary care. He works regularly with tech companies and startups to help develop solutions to challenges faced by patients and clinicians in the NHS.
Connect with the group
The AI Special Interest Group and wider Health Informatics Group are inclusive groups that require only interest and engagement. Although these groups include experts working at the level of national leadership in IT, data and AI affect every clinician and the groups provide a forum for all members to contribute to the work of the College - skills and experience in IT or AI are not necessary for your contribution to be respected and valuable.
AI-relevant discussions in our online forum can be found by searching for #artificial-intelligence, and the AI group has an active introductory thread in the Virtual Health Informatics Group space in our online Forum where you can engage in discussions, share knowledge, and stay updated on the latest developments and opportunities within the group.
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