Question 1

Why should I enroll?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized many industries in the past decade, and healthcare is no exception. In fact, the amount of data in healthcare has grown 20x in the past 7 years, causing an expected surge in the Healthcare AI market from $2.1 to $36.1 billion by 2025 at an annual growth rate of 50.4%. AI in Healthcare is transforming the way patient care is delivered, and is impacting all aspects of the medical industry, including early detection, more accurate diagnosis, advanced treatment, health monitoring, robotics, training, research and much more.By leveraging the power of AI, providers can deploy more precise, efficient, and impactful interventions at exactly the right moment in a patient’s care. In light of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a better time to understand the possibilities of artificial intelligence within the healthcare industry and learn how you can make an impact to better the world’s healthcare infrastructure.

Question 2

What jobs will this program prepare me for?

Accepted Answer

This program will help you apply your Data Science and Machine Learning expertise in roles including Physician Data Scientist; Healthcare Data Scientist; Healthcare Data Scientist, Machine Learning; Healthcare Machine Learning Engineer, Research Scientist, Machine Learning, and more roles in the healthcare and health  tech industries that necessitate knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques.

Question 3

How do I know if this program is right for me?

Accepted Answer

If you are interested in applying your data science and machine learning experience in the healthcare industry, then this program is right for you.Additional job titles and backgrounds that could be helpful include Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Specialist, Deep Learning Research Engineer, and AI Scientist. This program is also a good fit for Researchers, Scientists, and Engineers who want to make an impact in the medical field.

Question 4

Do I need to apply? What are the admission criteria?

Accepted Answer

There is no application. This Nanodegree program accepts everyone, regardless of experience and specific background.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for enrollment?

Accepted Answer

To be best prepared to succeed in this program, students should be able to:Intermediate Python:Read, understand, and write code in Python, including language constructs such as functions and classes.Read code using vectorized operations with the NumPy library.
Machine Learning:Build a machine learning model for a supervised learning problem and understand basic methods to represent categorical and numerical features as inputs for this modelPerform simple machine learning tasks, such as classification and regression, from a set of features Apply basic knowledge of Python data and machine learning frameworks (Pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch) to manipulate and clean data for consumption by different estimators/algorithms (e.g. CNNs, RNNs, tree-based models).

Question 6

If I do not meet the requirements to enroll, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

To best prepare for this program, we recommend:AI Programming with Python Nanodegree programDeep Learning Nanodegree program ORIntro to Machine Learning with PyTorch Nanodegree program / Intro to Machine Learning with TensorFlow Nanodegree program

Question 7

How is this Nanodegree program structured?

Accepted Answer

The AI for Healthcare Nanodegree program is comprised of content and curriculum to support four projects. Once you subscribe to a Nanodegree program, you will have access to the content and services for the length of time specified by your subscription. We estimate that students can complete the program in four months, working 15 hours per week.Each project will be reviewed by the Udacity reviewer network. Feedback will be provided and if you do not pass the project, you will be asked to resubmit the project until it passes.

Question 8

How long is this Nanodegree program?

Accepted Answer

You will have access to this Nanodegree program for as long as your subscription remains active. The estimated time to complete this program can be found on the webpage and in the syllabus, and is based on the average amount of time we project that it takes a student to complete the projects and coursework. See the Terms of Use and FAQs for other policies regarding the terms of access to our Nanodegree programs.

Question 9

Can I switch my start date? Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Please see the Udacity Program Terms of Use and FAQs for policies on enrollment in our programs.

Question 10

What software and versions will I need in this program?

Accepted Answer

For this Nanodegree program, you will need a desktop or laptop computer running recent versions of Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux and an unmetered broadband Internet connection. For an ideal learning experience, a computer with Mac or Linux OS is recommended.You will use Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Aequitas in this Nanodegree program.

AI for Healthcare Nanodegree Program

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Module 1: Applying AI to 2D Medical Imaging Data

Module 2: Applying AI to 3D Medical Imaging Data

Module 3: Applying AI to EHR Data

Module 4: Applying AI to Wearable Device Data

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