Awareness and Training Offers on Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in the German Healthcare System – an Exploratory Survey (Work in Progress)

Abstract

The successful implementation of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare requires adequate competencies among healthcare professionals. While undergraduate medical curricula increasingly address digital health topics, little is known about awareness and training offers for healthcare staff outside of initial education. This exploratory study investigates the availability of such programs and the perceived needs for additional training in the German healthcare system. Data collection is based on an online survey, with currently 21 participants from diverse healthcare domains. Preliminary results indicate that some training activities exist, but they are often fragmented, poorly disseminated, and not tailored to specific professional needs. Respondents emphasized a strong demand for practice-oriented, interdisciplinary, and continuous training formats. As this is a work-in-progress study, further data collection and extended analysis are planned until spring 2026.