Generative AI and large-scale self-supervised foundation models are poised to have a profound impact on human decision making across occupations. Healthcare is one such area where such models have the capacity to impact patients, clinicians, and other care providers. In this course, we will explore the training, evaluation, and deployment of generative AI and foundation models, with a focus on addressing current and future medical needs. The course will cover models used in natural language processing, computer vision, and multi-modal applications. We will explore the intersection of models trained on non-healthcare domains and their adaptation to domain-specific problems, as well as healthcare-specific foundation models. Prerequisites: Familiarity with machine learning principles at the level of CS 229, CS 231N, or CS 224N
3 units · Medical Option (Med-Ltr-CR/NC)
Generative AI and large-scale self-supervised foundation models are poised to have a profound impact on human decision making across occupations. Healthcare is one such area where such models have the capacity to impact patients, clinicians, and other care providers. In this course, we will explore the training, evaluation, and deployment of generative AI and foundation models, with a focus on addressing current and future medical needs. The course will cover models used in natural language processing, computer vision, and multi-modal applications. We will explore the intersection of models trained on non-healthcare domains and their adaptation to domain-specific problems, as well as healthcare-specific foundation models. Prerequisites: Familiarity with machine learning principles at the level of CS 229, 231N, or 224N
Offered in Winter 2026 at Stanford University.