You’re Not Too Late How Clinicians Can Embrace and Master AI Tools Today

Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor , the podcast that demystifies artificial intelligence and shows you how to put it to work in your clinical practice right now. In today’s episode, Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun, an experienced critical care physician and digital medicine researcher, tackles one of the biggest hurdles facing clinicians today: the fear that AI is just too complicated to learn or use. Dr. Bencheqroun breaks down what makes AI accessible even to those without a technical background and shares personal stories from the ICU where AI became not a replacement, but a powerful assistant that restored his purpose in medicine. From busting myths about AI’s capabilities, to offering real-world examples of how AI can streamline rounds and improve patient care, this episode is packed with practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and empowering takeaways. Whether you’re hesitant to try new tools or feel like you’re already behind, Dr. Bencheqroun explains why you’re right on time to join this digital transformation. Plus, he shares essential AI terms every clinician should know, reveals the skill of prompt writing as the new “SOAP note,” and answers the big question: What can AI never replace in medicine? If you’ve ever wondered how to actually talk to AI, when to trust it and when to double-check, this conversation is for you. Stay tuned as we make AI feel less like science fiction, and more like your next step toward better, more fulfilling practice. Timestamps: 00:00 AI Can't Replace Human Care 03:38 AI's Limitations in Medicine 08:09 "Mastering AI Prompting" 12:11 "AI: A Tireless Smart Assistant" 16:10 AI Interaction Basics: Prompting & Models 20:14 Synthetic Data: AI's Creative Limitation 22:43 AI Responsibility and Privacy Concerns 27:09 AI Tool Surpasses Expectations 28:49 AI Prompt: Clarifying Intentions 32:12 AI-Assisted ICU Rounds 36:02 AI Revolutionizing Information Retrieval 41:20 AI in Medicine: Caution Advised 44:53 AI Revolutionizing Medical Diagnostics 47:21 Key Skills for AI Utilization 50:39 AI's Impact on Medical Community 52:58 Spark & Share: Inspire Colleagues https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbmedicalai/ https://drbmedicalai.com/med-ai-academy/ https://aireadydoctor.com/ https://www.tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”