A glimpse into the transformative learning journey from our inaugural Summer School
Whether you're taking your first steps or ready to scale — there's a journey designed for you
Your gateway to the AI revolution in public health
Curious about AI but don't know where to start? You're not alone — and you're in exactly the right place.
AI Literacy is designed for public health professionals who want to understand what AI actually is, how it works, and — most importantly — how it can transform the way you approach population health challenges. No coding required. No technical background needed. Just bring your curiosity and your commitment to improving health outcomes.
In four immersive days, you'll go from "I've heard of ChatGPT" to confidently evaluating AI tools, crafting effective prompts, and identifying opportunities to integrate AI into your daily work. You'll learn the language, understand the limitations, and discover the possibilities.
From AI user to AI builder — scale your impact
You've used AI tools. Now you're ready to build with them.
AI Fluency is for practitioners who have moved past the basics and are hungry for more. You understand what AI can do — now you want to create reproducible workflows, deploy solutions at scale, and lead AI initiatives in your organization. This is where experimentation becomes implementation.
Over four intensive days, you'll dive into code versioning, geospatial analysis, RAG systems, and responsible AI frameworks. You'll work with real datasets, build actual pipelines, and leave with projects you can deploy. This isn't theory — it's transformation.
"Summer school has been a wonderful balance between getting familiar with AI tools and learning how to integrate into our work."
"We need to be more efficient in our workflows and in the very first day in two hours we came up with our first AI agent."
All participants who meet the earning criteria will receive an official micro-credential and digital badge issued by the University of Arizona.
Save 15% on all tracks — limited seats available at this rate
Two tracks designed for different experience levels, both delivering practical AI skills for public health professionals
Perfect for public health professionals new to AI. Build foundational understanding through hands-on learning.
For practitioners ready to build. Technical training with cloud platforms, code, and AI deployment.
Single price for all participants — category discounts apply only to in-person attendance.
Join from anywhere in the world. Same foundational curriculum, delivered live online with interactive sessions.
Sunday, June 8, 2026
Introduction to AI in Public Health landscape
All TracksCore concepts, terminology, and how AI applies to population health
AI LiteracyGit workflows, GitHub Copilot, and collaborative development
AI FluencyNetworking opportunity
Hands-on session: Setting up your AI toolkit, first prompts, exploring tools
All TracksIndustry experts discuss real-world AI implementation challenges
All TracksReflection and Q&A
Monday, June 9, 2026
Surveillance systems, digital data sources, and modern epi methods
AI LiteracyBuilding automated, reproducible data pipelines
AI FluencyKey data concepts with a non-coding focus
AI LiteracySpatial data, mapping, and location intelligence with AI
AI FluencyNetworking opportunity
Hands-on: Work with real public health datasets, build study cases
All TracksGovernment and health department leaders share transformation stories
All TracksReflection and Q&A
Tuesday, June 10, 2026
Advanced prompting techniques for public health applications
AI LiteracyEthics frameworks and addressing discrimination in AI systems
AI FluencyClinical applications and population health management
AI LiteracyIntegrating text, images, and structured data
AI FluencyNetworking opportunity
Hands-on: Develop simulated scenarios and practical tools
All TracksExploring AI at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health
All TracksReflection and Q&A
Wednesday, June 11, 2026
Frameworks for assessing and selecting AI solutions
AI LiteracyAdvanced configuration and retrieval-augmented generation
AI FluencyMobile health data and population monitoring
AI LiteracyBuilding evaluation frameworks for AI adoption
AI FluencyNetworking opportunity
Complete your project and prepare presentations
All TracksSustainability, energy consumption, and responsible AI deployment
All TracksCelebration, awards, and next steps
All TracksChoose your track and join public health professionals from around the world
World-class faculty and practitioners bringing real-world AI expertise
Assistant Research Professor
University of Arizona
Data Scientist
Health Department
Research Scientist
Tech Company
Epidemiologist
CDC
Guiding the curriculum and ensuring academic excellence
Zuckerman College of Public Health
Zuckerman College of Public Health
Zuckerman College of Public Health
Center for Biomedical Informatics & Biostatistics (CB2)
Department of Computer Science
Arizona Institute for AI and Society
BIO5 Institute
College of Medicine
We believe AI education should be accessible to public health students
Scholarships are available for students enrolled at the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. Eligible students can apply through the Dean's Annual Fund to cover registration costs.
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