LSHTM Call for Applications: AI in Health: Introduction to Key Concepts and Applications short course

LSHTM is calling for applications for the short course:  AI in Health: Introduction to Key Concepts and Applications.

Date: 16 & 17 July 2026

Location: London School of  Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London. 

The course has been designed for professionals with a health background (doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, epidemiologists, medical statisticians, or any healthcare researchers) with a strong interest in AI in healthcare. No prior knowledge of AI/ML is expected. Applicants should have a good command of English.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Appreciate the range of applications and potential of AI in health
• Understand the key concepts underlying AI in health solutions, including machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and large language models and gain hands-on experience in coding some example use-cases (NB this will not entail learning to independently code all types of AI models which is beyond the scope of this introductory course).
• Understand how to evaluate AI technologies for health.
• Appreciate key implementation, regulatory, and ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in health.
• Critically appraise AI-related health research.

Important information:

Please note:

• Students will be required to bring their own laptops.
• If you have been offered a place on the course you will not be able to register without bringing a formal ID (Passport) and without having obtained the correct visa if required.
• It is essential that you read the current visa requirements for short course students.
• LSHTM may cancel courses two weeks before the first day of the course if numbers prove insufficient. In those circumstances, course fees will be refunded.
• LSHTM cannot accept responsibility for accommodation, travel and other losses incurred as a result of the course being cancelled.

Fees & Funding: 

Tuition fees for the AI in Health short course in July 2026: £630

Read more here. 

Submission deadline, 16 June 2026 23:59 UK time.