On Friday, June 20th, team members from Public Health U (PHU) and NextGenU.org were honored to participate in a webinar hosted by the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU), British Virgin Islands (BVI) Campus, School of Medicine, for faculty and staff.
Dr. Peterson, former Academic Director of Public Health U and now serving as Dean of the PHSU, BVI Campus, remains a passionate advocate for innovative, accessible education. She invited the PHU team to present to the PHSU faculty on how we integrate AI tools into curriculum design and delivery, particularly within our Master’s in Public Health program. Having witnessed the evolution of our digital learning model during her time at PHU, Dr. Peterson continues to be enthusiastic about our innovative use of AI to enhance learning experiences for students worldwide. She was delighted to share these developments with her colleagues and fellow faculty not only at the BVI Campus but across PHSU’s multiple locations, recognizing the value they could bring to other academic settings committed to accessible, high-quality education.
During the session, our team provided insight into the behind-the-scenes processes that power our AI-supported course development. We emphasized that every AI-generated suggestion is carefully reviewed by our instructional team to ensure alignment with academic standards, cultural context, and desired learner outcomes.
The webinar featured contributions from several members of our team, including:
- Dr. Amy Dawson (MD, MPH, FAAFP), Instructional Designer
- Ms. Alixandria Ali (BSc, PGDip), Lead Instructional Designer
- Dr. Daniel Luna (MBBS, DipHE, DDU), Team Coordination Support
- Dr. Pablo Baldiviezo (MSc, MD), Instructional Designer and AI Innovator
- Dr. Magali Collonnaz (MD, PhD, MPH, MSc, FFPH), Content Reviewer
- Ms. Reisha Narine (BSc, MSc), Coordinator at Public Health U
- Dr. Valeria Reynolds (MD, MPH, FRSPH), Academic Director at Public Health U
- Ms. Miriam Chickering (MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC), CEO of the Frank Foundation and its initiatives including Public Health U
In the webinar, participants were walked through a series of real-life examples, including live demonstrations of how our AI tools function in practice. These demos illustrated how AI is thoughtfully integrated into various stages of course development and delivery.
Topics covered included:
- AI-assisted curriculum mapping to ensure alignment with competencies and learning outcomes
- Structuring course outlines and modules using AI-generated frameworks to enhance clarity and consistency
- Tutor bots, microlearning, and flashcards that provide interactive, personalized learning experiences
- Automating grading and feedback to support timely and consistent learner assessment
- Curriculum restructuring to boost engagement and adapt to learner needs across diverse global contexts
It’s important to note that each of these AI-assisted processes undergoes multiple layers of expert review and customization by our subject matter experts (SMEs). No AI-enhanced product is released without a complete review and approval by a qualified expert. This ensures that all content maintains academic rigor, cultural relevance, and pedagogical integrity before it reaches our learners.
The event served as a meaningful space to explore how AI can enhance public health and medical education while remaining rooted in human oversight and purpose-driven design. Toward the end of the session, we also introduced our AI Faculty Course, a practical, self-paced resource designed to support educators in effectively integrating AI into their teaching. We’re grateful to Dr. Peterson and the PHSU, BVI Campus for the opportunity to share our work and continue collaborating to shape the future of equitable, innovative health education.
At Public Health U, we are committed to a thoughtful and rigorous approach that brings together the capabilities of AI technology with the extensive expertise of our subject matter experts. This collaboration enables us to develop content that is not only accurate and relevant but also responsive to the diverse cultural and educational needs of our global learners. By combining innovation with academic and contextual insight, we ensure our materials uphold the highest standards of quality, integrity, and inclusivity. We are also excited to continue expanding our offerings by developing new courses, programs, and interactive features that enhance the learning experience and prepare students to meet real-world public health challenges.
Reisha Narine
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