President Avaltroni Calls for Humanics in Healthcare Education

March 3, 2026 – As artificial intelligence takes on a larger role in clinical settings, healthcare educators are grappling with a fundamental question: how do institutions ensure that future clinicians remain grounded in human connection as the tools of medicine become increasingly advanced and automated?

In an op-ed for TechTarget, President Michael Avaltroni makes the case for humanics, an approach that embeds empathy and critical thinking alongside technical skills. Avaltroni reasons that the future of healthcare education depends not on choosing between technology and humanity, but on training a workforce capable of practicing both at once.