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.
Group members
Dr Benjamin Brown
Ben is a GP partner in Salford and Clinical Senior Lecturer at The University of Manchester. He develops and evaluates software that uses artificial intelligence to improve health care. Ben is also co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Patchs – an award-winning online consultation system used in over 1000 GP practices and the first in the NHS to use machine learning for natural language processing. Ben’s work has been published in over 70 peer-reviewed scientific papers. He has won awards from the International Medical Informatics Association, British Computer Society, and the Society for Academic Primary Care, and has been covered by media outlets including the BBC, ITV, and The Guardian. In addition to his medical training, Ben has qualifications in Health Informatics (PhD), Public Health (MPH), and Leadership (MSc). Outside work, Ben ‘enjoys’ watching football (he is a long-suffering Leeds United supporter) and spending time with his identical twin sons.
Dr Selvarajah Selvaseelan
Dr Selvaseelan is a GP partner in East London and Nationally elected RCGP Council member. He has a strong interest in health tech including AI and their application to healthcare in primary care. He regularly works with various tech companies and startups to input into solutions faced by patients and clinicians working in the NHS.
Connect with the group
If you are interested in joining the AI special interest group or would like more information, please contact us at advocates@rcgp.org.uk, and we will connect you with the appropriate person.
The AI group has an active thread as part of the Health Informatics thread on the RCGP Forum where you can engage in discussions, share knowledge, and stay updated on the latest developments and opportunities within the group. This forum serves as a valuable platform for continuous dialogue and collaboration among members.
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