The Lewis Katz School of Medicine has established a Katz Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force to bring greater coordination, shared guidance, and strategic focus to AI-related work already emerging across the school. The task force is led by Akiyah Baugh, Director, Information Technology; Ryan Gibbons, MD, Assistant Dean of Faculty Affairs and John M. Daly, MD, & Measey Foundation Endowed Professor in Medical Education Innovation; and Munir Gunes Kutlu, PhD, Assistant Professor, Neural Sciences and Center for Substance Abuse Research. This team brings together individuals with expertise in administration, education, ethical clinical care, and research to establish shared guidelines, identify priorities, and ensure responsible AI use that advances education, research, clinical care, operations, and infrastructure at Katz.

"Artificial intelligence is already shaping how faculty at medical schools teach, conduct research, care for patients, and manage operations," said Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS, The Marjorie Joy Katz Dean of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. “At Katz, we are committed to guiding the use of AI in ways to advance our mission while upholding the highest levels of ethics, integrity, privacy, and accountability."

The Katz AI Task Force will develop school-wide standards for responsible AI use, including guidance on data governance, privacy, risk mitigation, ethical principles, experimentation, evaluation, and deployment. They will evaluate potential AI applications to ensure they support the school's strategic priorities, explore practical elements of AI deployment, such as enterprise-wide feasibility, and pilot-test applications of interest.

The work will be carried out through six specialized subcommittees:

• Curriculum / Education and Faculty AI Training: focusing on integrating AI into curricula and preparing faculty to teach and use AI effectively.
• Clinical Care: focusing on AI applications in patient care and clinical workflows.
• Research: focusing on AI use in research design, data analysis, compliance, and integrity.
• Operational Efficiency: focusing on optimizing workflows, automation, and overall efficiency.
• Compliance, Risk, and Ethics: focusing on privacy, responsible use, and ethical standards.
• Infrastructure, Resources, Service Guidelines, Training, and Communication: focusing on infrastructure needs, shared services, access pathways, training, and communication.

The task force will also help foster a culture of shared learning across Katz by encouraging ongoing education, knowledge-sharing, and dialogue about AI across mission areas and functions. The Katz AI Task Force will also align with the University and Temple Health AI task forces to share best practices, exchange information, and support a coordinated, enterprise-level approach to AI use, as appropriate.

The task force will also guide the development of a new AI resource section for the Katz Portal that will provide the Katz community with updates, guidance, resources, and communication materials, helping to ensure transparency and clear communication.

On June 5, students, faculty, and staff gathered with Phillies pride to cheer on the hometown team during a spirited Watch and Wear event hosted by the Katz Employee Engagement Committee.

Attendees rocked their favorite Phillies gear while enjoying a live stream of the game, classic ballpark snacks, and exciting raffles at the end of each inning—including a grand prize of Diamond Club tickets. The event offered a fun break in the day and a chance to connect with colleagues!

Scroll down to view the photo gallery and relive the fun! ⚾📸

 

 

 

 

At Katz, student voices shape real change. Through the Independent Student Analysis (ISA), students provided valuable feedback, and that input led to improvements in study spaces, career advising, clinical experiences, wellness support, and communication.

Now it’s time to see those changes for yourself—and win some Katz swag!

📩 How to Enter:

 Take part in this week’s LCME “You Said, We Did” Scavenger Hunt!

·        Find three locations on campus where student feedback led to improvements.

·        Snap a photo and email them to KatzComs@temple.edu.

·        The first three submissions from both North Philadelphia and St. Luke’s campuses will receive Katz swag! 🎉

Did you know? Over 80% of students participated in the ISA survey. Want to continue sharing your thoughts? Scan the QR codes on signs throughout the building to send kudos or concerns!

 

Where to Look for Improvements

 

🦉 North Philadelphia Campus:

 🏡 Student Lounge (MERB 1st floor) – More lounge and study spaces.

 📚 Library Study Spaces (Ginsburg Library, 1st and 2nd floors) – Additional study spots.

 👩⚕️ Career Advising Office (MERB 3rd floor) – Strengthened career advising and mentorship.

 🏥 Clinical Skills & Simulation Center (MERB 3rd floor) – Improved clinical training.

 

🦉 St. Luke's Regional Campus:

 🏡 Student Lounge (Estes Ground Floor) – More seating and lounge space.

 📚 Student Study Space (Estes Ground Floor) – Expanded group study areas.

 👩⚕️ OSS Match Day Banner (Estes 2nd Floor OSS Hallway) – Enhanced career advising.

 🎨 Owl Drawings (Estes 3rd Floor) – More wellness initiatives.

 🖥️ Anatomage Table (Estes 1st Floor) – Strengthened clinical training experiences.

 

📩 Submit your photos now: KatzComs@temple.edu

Students are shaping the future of Katz. Let’s celebrate the progress together! 🚀

 

🦉 Bonus Challenge: Hooter the Owl is hiding in the LCME Accreditation Hub. Can you find him?

📌 Start searching now: tuportal6.temple.edu/group/medicine/lcme

The LCME accreditation visit is only four weeks away! This visit ensures Katz continues to meet the highest standards in medical education. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be sharing key information to help you prepare—and some fun challenges along the way. 

 

✅ What is LCME? 

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is the accrediting body for U.S. and Canadian medical schools. Every accredited medical school undergoes a full LCME site visit every 8 years to maintain accreditation. 

📅 When is the site visit? 

From April 7-9, a team of medical education experts will visit Katz to meet with faculty, students, and leadership. They might even stop you in the hallway to ask about your experience! 

🎯 This Week’s Challenge: Find Hooter the Owl! 

An image of Hooter is hidden somewhere on the LCME Accreditation Hub on the Katz portal. 

📌 Start searching now: [https://tuportal6.temple.edu/group/medicine/lcme] 

 

Stay tuned next week for more LCME insights and challenges!