We are at a pivotal moment in biomedical graduate education. Artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies are fundamentally reshaping what knowledge and skills matter most for the next generation of biomedical scientists and health care professionals. Traditional educational models are being challenged by significant changes in the scientific landscape, evolving technologies, and shifting workforce demands. The rapid integration of AI into our field presents both tremendous opportunities and complex challenges, particularly around maintaining critical thinking, creativity, and knowledge retention. We must thoughtfully evaluate the long-term impact of these tools on how students learn, reason, and engage with science.

This is one of the reasons why the Department of Graduate Education was created. We provide the infrastructure and support that enable our faculty to navigate this transformation with confidence and purpose. Collaboration across disciplines and sectors has become essential for innovation and ensuring that biomedical graduate training remains relevant, inclusive, and responsive to future challenges. No single department or institution can address these changes alone.

Our faculty are at the center of this work—developing new programs, investigating how technology transforms learning, and mentoring the scientists who will drive discoveries in years to come. Our goal is for the department to become a leader for its integration of teaching, research, and professional development in biomedical graduate education.

Marta Filizola, PhD
Dean for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Mount Sinai
Chair, Department of Graduate Education
Sharon and Frederick Klingenstein/Nathan Kase, MD Professor
Departments of Pharmacological Sciences; Neuroscience; and Artificial Intelligence and Human Health
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai