"We can have AI to read all the reports. I feel getting all that information will enable us to do what we're really good at as physicians, taking care of people and really getting the best decision."

McGill's Dr Philippe Lefrancois joins the JCMS Pod for a conversation about AI that Kirk describes as "intriguing and clearly the future."

Their discussion focuses on Dr Lafrancois' article in the Jan/Feb issue of JCMS: “Artificial Intelligence Training in Canadian Dermatology to Increase Dermatologists Engagement and Enhance Medical Practice," co-authored by Dr Maxine Joly-Chevrier.

They talk about where AI is now in terms of dermatology diagnosis and treatment, what are the advantages and drawbacks, the use of apps by patients, why AI use and teaching is lagging in Canadian dermatology, and what AI means for the future.

Dr Lefrançois an Assistant Professor in the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, McGill University. He is also attending physician at the Jewish General Hospital, division of dermatolg and carries out research in cutaneous oncology at the Lady Davis Institute.

For more great CDA podcasts, be sure to check out Dermalogues, our Residents podcast, hosted by Dr Kerri Purdy. Available wherever you listen.For more on the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit our website at dermatology.ca

JCMS Author Interviews is produced by the CDA and David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa. 

Our theme music was composed by Lee Rosevere.