Healthcare 2.0: Harnessing AI and Digital Tools for a Skilled Workforce with Dr. Rashaad Bhyat

In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster interviews Dr. Rashaad Bhyat, Senior Clinical Leader at Canada Health Infoway. They discuss the transformative potential of generative AI in healthcare, the journey toward digital health interoperability in Canada, and the crucial role of specialized training for healthcare professionals. Dr. Bhyat shares insights on how career colleges can contribute to training the next generation of healthcare workers, the importance of digital tools in clinical practice, and the need for collaborative efforts among policymakers to achieve a patient-centric healthcare system.    01:19 Exploring Canada's Healthcare Landscape with Dr. Rashaad Bhyat  04:06 The Future of Healthcare in Canada  06:02 The Importance of Digital Health Records  06:39 Challenges and Progress in Digital Health  14:34 Training the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals  19:17 Personal Insights and Mentorship  21:18 New Initiatives at Canada Health Infoway  Read the full transcript here Listen to past episodes here   An accomplished speaker, Dr. Rashaad has presented at numerous medical and digital health conferences with both national and international reach. He has authored a book chapter and published recent articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, including JMIR and Frontiers in Public Health. Additionally, he is a regular guest on the Infocast digital health podcast.     In addition to his medical training, Dr. Rashaad has completed a Masters Certificate in Physician Leadership from York University’s Schulich School of Executive Management, a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare from McMaster University-NIHI, and executive education in Leading Digital Transformation at Harvard Medical School.  Dr. Rashaad has a keen interest in medical education and has worked on initiatives to integrate health informatics into the medical curriculum, while also advising graduate students in both healthcare and business. As a consultant to digital health startups, he has advised numerous companies and provided expertise to international digital health agencies. Recently, he was honoured to be named to Enterprise Ireland’s Canada Healthcare Advisory Panel.  With over 15 years of experience in family medicine, Dr. Rashaad has practiced in diverse settings, including rural and urban environments, and as a hospitalist. He currently practices in an EMR-enabled setting in Brampton, where he has been serving the community since 2007.