About This Webinar
What is the impact of AI on early‑year medical students, and how can we ensure they enter clinical practice better prepared for an AI‑mediated healthcare environment?
In this webinar, David Game, Dr Philip Xiu and Dr Ximena Alvira will explore the challenges and opportunities of AI in health education – from “never‑skilling” and the parasocial presence of AI in students’ lives, to AI literacy, cognitive resilience and the emerging patient‑doctor‑AI triad. The session will also examine what makes AI trustworthy in clinical settings and why evidence‑based practice and critical thinking remain irreplaceable.
Participants will be able to ask questions and comment live, contributing to a collective reflection that the panelists will integrate into the discussion.
- Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
- Time:
- 4:00 PM – United Kingdom & Portugal
- 5:00 PM – Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa
- 6:00 PM – Eastern Europe & Middle East
- 7:00 PM – United Arab Emirates
- 8:00 AM – Mexico, Costa Rica
- 9:00 AM – Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama
- 10:00 AM – Chile, Venezuela, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
- 11:00 AM – Argentina
- Duration: 1 hour
- Language: English (and Spanish, with real-time AI-generated closed captions)
- Location: Virtual (recorded)
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Speakers
David Game, MA (Cantab), MBA
Senior Vice President in Medical Education Partnerships, Elsevier
David is responsible for articulating Elsevier’s AI strategy in Medical and Nursing Education engaging with thought leaders globally to better understand the needs of students and faculty around the world whilst sharing Elsevier’s vision of how GAI can support teaching and learning. Prior to Elsevier, he worked in North America leading the Mastering Physics program at Pearson. His other experiences include working at MIT to develop introductory materials for areas of science and engineering breakthroughs. He also worked on a ground-breaking STEM project that connected TV with the Internet.
Dr Philip Xiu, MA (Cantab) MB BChir MRCP MRCGP MScClinEd FHEA MAcadMEd RCPathME
General Practitioner, Hon. Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds, Elsevier ClinicalKey Student UK: Assessment, Editor-in-Chief, AI Board Chair
Senior clinical leader and educator combining active practice with extensive healthcare governance experience across NICE, the RCGP and the Academy of Medical Educators. He leads initiatives that transform healthcare delivery through education, emerging technologies, and AI innovation, heavily supported by his academic roles and international success as the Series Editor for the bestselling Crash Course medical textbooks.
Dr Ximena Alvira, MD, PhD
Clinical & Research Manager, Elsevier Health (EMEALA & APAC)
Senior clinical and research leader at Elsevier with 25+ years’ experience across clinical practice, academic research, and scientific communication. Leads initiatives that strengthen institutional research capacity and supports the ethical adoption of trustworthy AI tools in healthcare.
Who Should Attend
We welcome medical and nursing educators, leaders, clinicians, and librarians who are interested in the role of AI in healthcare education and clinical readiness.