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Author

Dr. Chirag Shah

Dr. Chirag Shah

Professor at the University of Washington (UW), Seattle, with research and teaching expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, and search and recommender systems. A TEDx Speaker and ACM Distinguished Member.
Research focuses on task-based and conversational search and recommendation, user experience, multi-objective optimization, cold-start challenges, and agentic systems. Actively engaged in generative AI research, particularly in information access and image classification, with a strong emphasis on improving fairness and reducing bias in ML/AI systems.
Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Information Science and Data Science, and collaborates closely with leading industrial research labs as a visiting researcher. Recent industry engagements include Spotify, Amazon, Microsoft Research AI, Getty Images, and TikTok.
Has worked on real-world problems such as zero-intent and zero-query recommendations, marketplace fairness, and task-, journey-, and mission-based ranking systems, contributing to solutions and products that impact hundreds of millions of users across global markets.

About

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are increasingly embedded in healthcare and pharmaceutical products, impacting clinical decision-making, drug development, diagnostics, and patient outcomes. However, their use introduces significant regulatory, quality, clinical, and ethical considerations.

This Whitehall Training course provides a structured, practical, and regulator-aligned understanding of AI systems across their full lifecycle—covering design, classification, validation, risk management, documentation, and post-market oversight in line with US FDA and EU regulatory frameworks.

The course is designed to help professionals confidently implement and manage AI solutions in regulated healthcare environments.

Course Syllabus

  1. Introduction & AI/ML Fundamentals
  2. Software Classification – US & EU Frameworks
  3. Design Controls & Quality Management
  4. AI-Specific Regulatory Considerations
  5. Documentation, Case Studies & Wrap-Up

  1. Introduction & Clinical AI Capabilities / Limitations
  2. Clinical Validation Requirements – US & EU
  3. Performance Monitoring & Post-Market Surveillance
  4. Risk Management & ISO 14971
  5. Case Studies & Documentation Checklist

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Professionals
  • Clinical Research & Medical Affairs Teams
  • Quality Assurance & Quality Management Professionals
  • Digital Health, AI & Software Development Teams
  • Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Professionals
  • CROs, Sponsors, and Healthcare Innovators

This module builds the foundational understanding required to design and manage AI systems within regulated healthcare environments. This module focuses on clinical validation, performance monitoring, and risk management to ensure AI systems remain safe, effective, and compliant throughout their lifecycle.

  • Developed by regulatory and industry experts
  • Practical, real-world focus aligned with global regulatory expectations
  • Covers emerging AI regulatory guidance alongside established standards
  • Suitable for professionals across pharma, medical devices, and digital health
  • Designed to support audit readiness and compliant AI implementation