Foundations
A curated path for physicians and scientists who want to understand and start using AI tools. No coding required -- just curiosity.
What Is ChatGPT Doing … and Why Does It Work?
Stephen Wolfram's deep yet readable exploration of the inner workings of ChatGPT.
AI for Everyone
Andrew Ng's non-technical intro to AI concepts. Perfect starting point -- no coding needed.
All Resources
What Actually IS AI? A No-Jargon Guide for Clinicians
Plain-language explainer of AI, ML, LLMs, and generative AI. No code, no math -- just the concepts you need.
I Tried ChatGPT in 2023 and It Made Up Citations. Why Should I Trust It Now?
Addressing the #1 objection head-on: yes, early models hallucinated. Here is why that does not invalidate the technology.
Okay, I'm Curious. How Do I Actually Start?
A practical, hands-on guide to going from zero to your first useful AI interaction in 15 minutes.
I've Done the Basics. What's Next?
Your roadmap for going deeper -- from prompt engineering mastery to clinical AI tools to the frontier.
A Very Gentle Introduction to Large Language Models without the Hype
Clear, accessible overview of what LLMs actually are and how they work -- no jargon.
Primer on Large Language Models for Health 101
Stanford AIMI's primer specifically designed for healthcare professionals.
How Do I Get Better Answers? The Art of Asking AI the Right Questions
Prompt engineering primer for clinicians. Learn why framing matters, how to avoid sycophancy, and how to get genuinely useful AI output.
There Are So Many AI Models. How Do I Pick the Right One?
The model landscape explained for clinicians. GPT-4, Claude, Gemini -- which one to use for what.
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