The University of Arizona College of Public Health is hosting its 2nd Public Health & AI Summer School on June 8–11, 2026, at the Grand Challenges Research Building (750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson).
After a strong inaugural year, the program is back with an expanded format and two distinct tracks designed to meet public health professionals at different stages of their AI journey.
This four-day, in-person training is built for students, faculty, research staff, and working professionals across disciplines. Whether you are just beginning to explore artificial intelligence or already experimenting with real-world applications, there is a structured pathway for you.
AI Literacy — Your Gateway to the AI Revolution in Public Health
If you are AI-curious but unsure where to begin, the AI Literacy track is designed for you. Over four immersive days, participants will build a practical understanding of what AI is, how it works, and how it can support population health practice and research.
No coding or technical background is needed. Participants will learn how to evaluate AI tools, craft effective prompts, and find proper use cases in areas such as surveillance, community health assessment, communications, and policy analysis. The focus is not hype — it is informed, responsible application. By the end of the course, attendees should move from curiosity to practical confidence.
AI Fluency — From User to Builder
For those already past the basics, the AI Fluency track goes deeper. This pathway emphasizes implementation: code versioning, geospatial analysis, responsible AI frameworks, and building pipelines using real datasets. Participants will work through hands-on exercises that move beyond experimentation toward deployable systems.
If you are leading or planning AI initiatives in your department, institute, or research program, this is the track that helps translate ambition into operational capacity.
A Significant Discount for Public Health Professionals
As they did last year, organizers are offering a substantial discount for public health professionals, including AZPHA members. This makes the program far more accessible for those working in practice settings who want to build AI capacity without stepping away from their mission.
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping public health. The question is whether we build the skills to guide it responsibly — or allow others to define its use for us.
If you are serious about strengthening your organization’s capacity in 2026, this is a practical opportunity to do so.
Learn more and register at:
https://ph-ai.me/
