Mission statement: The DSWG provides a forum for the implementation and provision of digital services designed to enhance healthcare education and delivery to the School of Medicine. The group will have cross-medicine representation and reports to the School Executive.
Terms of reference:
Based on the 5 pillars of digital engagement
• Consider relevant issues relating to the provision of digital services within the SoM as they affect the user community of staff and students, and provide a forum for feedback
• Advise and comment on college digital policies and strategies
• Receive reports on significant developments and events in IT and digital services that may impact medical healthcare and delivery.
5 Pillars of Digital Engagement
1 Digital Education & Learning
Adapting to students along their digital education continuum to foster precision education
• VLEs and BB ultra: blended learning. Raise aware of training events across ITS, HR and Trinity Teaching and Learning (AP).
• AI & Simulation: Integration of AI-driven tools, VR, and AR for anatomy and surgical training. Development of AI tutor-bot
• Online Courses: Support in the development of CPD and specialized digital medical programs for UG and PGT training.
AI & Data-Driven Research
Use of high-performance computing, genomics, AI and data platforms. This will thrive on collaboration.
• • Big Data & Genomics
• Data ethic/AI safety
• AI in Healthcare: eg ADAPT Centre,
FutureNeuro
Sustainability
Align with college and ITS strategies. Highlighting college strategies will be key here. There is absolutely no reason every lab / academic / technician cannot be involved in this.
• Seek School wide green labs accreditation
• Drive objectives of green IT
Digital Health & Innovation
Primarily showcasing and raising awareness of advances in telemedicine & Remote Care.
• Research and awareness into on eHealth implementations (eg wearables sensors / remote monitoring, eportfolio)
• Investigate support from startups & entrepreneurship (eg Tangent Labs and TCD LaunchBox)
Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Ensuring compliance with GDPR, HSE cybersecurity policies, and EU Digital Health Regulations.
• Data Governance and ITS
• Website/social media/comms
Next steps
Establish DIGITAL TASK FORCE
• Identify alternative routes for ITS provision
• What are the current demands and how are they being met
