The Generalist Medical AI Will See You Now

February 13, 2025

Pranav Rajpurkar, PhD | Harvard Medical School

Accurate interpretation of medical images is crucial for disease diagnosis and treatment, and AI has the potential to minimize errors, reduce delays, and improve accessibility. The focal point of this presentation lies in a grand ambition: the development of 'Generalist Medical AI' systems that can closely resemble doctors in their ability to reason through a wide range of medical tasks, incorporate multiple data modalities, and communicate in natural language. This talk aims to deliver a comprehensive picture of the state of 'Generalist Medical AI,' the advancements made, the challenges faced, and the prospects lying ahead.