Overview of the Internal Training Course “Application of ChatGPT in Healthcare” at TAMRI

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, TAMRI successfully held an advanced internal training course titled “Application of ChatGPT in Healthcare,” exclusively for the medical staff of Tam Anh General Hospital Group. The course aimed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills in line with the digital transformation of the medical industry. Nearly 500 medical staff from Tam Anh General Hospital Group in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) participated, both onsite at TAMRI’s auditorium and online. The session was led with dedication and extensive experience by Dr. Hoang Le Phuc, Head of the Gastroenterology Department at Children’s Hospital 1, HCMC.

Why is the application of ChatGPT an inevitable trend in modern healthcare?

The emergence of Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, has ushered in a new era for the medical and research fields. This tool’s capacity for natural language processing, information synthesis, and task automation holds enormous potential for resolving the industry’s inherent challenges. The internal training session, expertly led by specialist Dr. Hoang Le Phuc, focused on equipping Tam Anh medical team with a comprehensive skill set: from foundational knowledge of ChatGPT and effective practical skills to the critical thinking necessary to master the technology.

1. Benefits of ChatGPT in healthcare: From research to clinical practice

The training program delved into various applications with practical examples, transforming ChatGPT from a technological concept into an intelligent “virtual assistant” in daily work.

1.1 Boosting efficiency in scientific research

• Optimizing medical literature reviews: Quickly summarizing scientific articles, systematizing literature, and identifying research gaps.
• Assisting academic drafting: Supporting the writing of protocols, manuscripts, and other research documents using standard academic style.
• Data analysis: Assisting in writing code scripts for statistical software, making the data analysis process more accessible.

1.2 Enhancing clinical workflow performance

• Drafting and communication: Assisting in drafting professional emails, announcements, and administrative documents, thereby saving time.
• Training and learning support: Creating simulated clinical scenarios for practice and explaining complex pathogenesis mechanisms.
• Language barrier: Providing rapid translation of medical terminology, facilitating easier access to international documents.

2. Strategic vision: ChatGPT and Tam Anh’s path toward digital healthcare transformation

Beyond being just a tool, Dr. Hoang Le Phuc outlined a comprehensive vision for digital transformation in healthcare, with AI and ChatGPT as indispensable components. As technology evolves, the role of modern healthcare professionals and researchers is shifting toward becoming managers of these tools, by learning how to issue precise commands to maximize potential, rigorously verifying all information to ensure patient safety, and ultimately mastering the technology for seamless integration into daily workflows.

Mastering technologies like ChatGPT lays the foundation for Tam Anh General Hospital Group’s medical team to build a fully digital healthcare ecosystem, where technology helps reduce administrative burdens, enabling doctors and healthcare professionals to devote more time and dedication to clinical expertise and patient care. This strategic direction is being actively pursued by Tam Anh General Hospital Group and Tam Anh Research Institute (TAMRI).