The Practitioner of Tomorrow: Bridging the AI Literacy Gap in Higher Education

Technological tools are advancing faster than most people can keep up. The reality is simple, yet profound: the practitioner of today will not be the practitioner of tomorrow. As Artificial Intelligence fundamentally changes the landscape of veterinary and human medicine, the goal is no longer just learning to use new software, it is about leveraging AI appropriately to enable the best care possible.

Yet, a stark divide remains. A recent UC Davis study revealed a substantial AI literacy gap in academia today, with roughly 80% of veterinary students reporting slight or no knowledge of AI, despite overwhelming agreement that it will shape their future practice. We must think differently about how we are educating students today to empower them for the dynamically changing world of tomorrow.

Join Aaron Massecar, MBA, PhD from CoVet and Dean Eleanor M. Green, visionary leader and former Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University, for a critical conversation on the future of education and clinical practice.

In this webinar, we will explore:

• What is happening with AI right now? A look at how technology is actively changing education and clinical workflows.
• The Literacy Gap: Unpacking the data behind the AI knowledge deficit in academia and why "digital native" does not mean "AI literate."
• Empowering the Future: How we must rethink education to build critical thinkers who can evaluate and leverage AI, rather than blindly rely on it.
• Actionable Steps for Today: What academic institutions, deans, faculty members, and students can—and must—do today to prepare for the world of tomorrow.