19273: Integrating Generative AI into Healthcare Management Education- Innovations and Best Practices

The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT has sparked excitement and concern in management education. While these technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for an AI-driven business landscape, they also raise critical questions about academic integrity, skill development, and the future role of educators. This Professional Development Workshop (PDW) aims to explore the implications of generative AI in education and provide participants with practical strategies for its effective integration. Drawing on recent empirical studies and experiences from diverse academic settings, this PDW will address four key areas: 1) Student perceptions and adoption, 2) Organizational readiness, and 3) Pedagogical innovations, and 4) Assignment redesign for enhanced critical thinking. It will equip faculty with the skills to develop coursework that promotes deep analysis, problem-solving, and reflective thinking, despite advanced AI resources. Through collaborative exercises and practical activities, participants will gain experiential knowledge in redesigning traditional assignments. We will address concerns about academic integrity and the potential for AI to replace critical thinking skills while highlighting opportunities for AI to enhance personalized learning, foster creativity, and prepare students for AI- augmented workplaces. Upon completing the workshop, educators will have actionable strategies to create learning environments that foster critical inquiry and intellectual resilience, preparing students for future healthcare challenges.