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NNLM Region 2 SponsoredMarch – May 2026

Professional Certification in Artificial Intelligence

For Health Care Professionals

Offered by the Deanship of Academic Affairs, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico. A comprehensive 40-hour program bridging AI technology with healthcare practice and research.

March 18 – May 20, 2026
40 Hours Total
Professional Certificate
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40
Hours
Total Program Duration
4
Levels
Per Track
2
Tracks
Specialized Pathways
100%
Online
Flexible Learning
About the Program

Bridging Artificial Intelligence with Healthcare Excellence

This professional certification program is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools into their clinical practice, educational activities, and biomedical research.

Sponsored by the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 2 through a subaward from the Medical University of South Carolina (#A21-0296-S045), this program represents a collaborative effort to advance AI literacy in the health sciences.

Participants will gain practical skills in AI applications for education, clinical practice, and biomedical research through a structured, four-level curriculum available in two specialized tracks.

AI Fundamentals

Core concepts of artificial intelligence in medical sciences

Educational Tools

AI-powered content design and virtual learning environments

Research Methods

Machine learning applications in biomedical research

Expert Faculty

Learn from leading specialists in AI and health sciences

Certification Tracks

Choose Your Learning Pathway

Two specialized tracks designed to meet the distinct needs of healthcare educators and biomedical researchers.

Track 1

AI Applications in Education and Clinical Practice

40 Hours 4 Levels
Level 1· 10 hours

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Medical Sciences

Level 2· 10 hours

AI Tools for Educational Content Design and Development

Level 3· 10 hours

Educational Innovation: Virtual Environments and AI Interaction

Level 4· 10 hours

Integrative Final Project

Track 2

Application of AI in Biomedical Research

40 Hours 4 Levels
Level 1· 10 hours

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Medical Sciences

Level 2· 10 hours

Machine Learning and AI in Biomedical Research

Level 3· 10 hours

Advanced AI Applications in Biomedical Research

Level 4· 10 hours

Integrative Final Project

Program Faculty

Meet Our Expert Faculty

Learn from distinguished specialists in artificial intelligence, medical sciences, and biomedical research.

Dr. Yasmin Pedrogo

Medical Sciences & AI Leadership

Dr. Yasmin Pedrogo

Program Director

Medical Sciences & AI Leadership

Dr. Carlos Ortiz Reyes

Clinical AI Applications

Dr. Carlos Ortiz Reyes

Faculty

Clinical AI Applications

Dra. Wanda Colón

Biomedical Education & AI

Dra. Wanda Colón

Faculty

Biomedical Education & AI

Dr. Abiel Roche Lima

AI in Biomedical Research

Dr. Abiel Roche Lima

Faculty

AI in Biomedical Research

Access Your Courses

Ready to Begin Your AI Journey?

Select your track below to access your course materials, lectures, and assignments. Each track offers 40 hours of expert-led content across four progressive levels.

Both tracks are hosted on the RCM Online Learning Platform · rcmonline.talentlms.com

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Have Questions? Write to Us

If you have any questions about the Professional Certification in Artificial Intelligence, the registration process, the modules, or any other topic, do not hesitate to contact us. Fill out the form and we will get back to you.

Phone

(787) 758-2525 Ext. 4321

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Information & Contact

Do you have questions about the certification? We are here to help you.

Phone

(787) 758-2525

Ext. 4321

Division

RCM Online Division

Location

Deanship of Academic Affairs

Medical Sciences Campus

Institutional Partners & Sponsors

UPR Medical Sciences Campus

UPR Medical Sciences Campus

NNLM – Network of the National Library of Medicine

Network of the National Library of Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina