Applying Analytics In A Health Care Setting: Learning To Use AI For Good | Columbia University...

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As developments in artificial intelligence (AI) offer new insights into data in the fields of research and medicine, learning to use these tools may prove to be an incredible asset in lifesaving contexts. Adeel Arif is a  Columbia SPS CUNY Fellow and a student in the  M.S. in Applied Analytics program. A recent graduate of Hunter College, Arif hopes to take advantage of his year in the program before medical school to develop critical analytics skills. 

"We are delighted to welcome Adeel to the inaugural cohort of Columbia SPS CUNY Fellows," says Kitty Kay Chan, director of the M.S. in Applied Analytics program. "This fellowship underscores our commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders in data analytics. We look forward to seeing how Adeel applies the knowledge and skills gained through the program to contribute to solving real-world challenges through his career in medicine."

The Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship program was launched in early 2024 with the goal of providing high-achieving recent City University of New York (CUNY) bachelor's or master's degree recipients access to Columbia's vast academic, professional, and community resources. The fellowship provides a full-tuition scholarship for six semesters in any one of the School's graduate programs, helping to remove a financial barrier to earning a master's degree.

I am taking a gap year before medical school to explore how AI and machine learning can transform the health care sector. Columbia's Applied Analytics program aligns perfectly with my interests, offering the opportunity to deepen my understanding of these technologies in a health care context. The full-ride scholarship to an Ivy League school made it an even more compelling choice, motivating me to apply.