NLP/LLM Interest Group

In this presentation, Michael Krauthammer, MD, PhD, investigates the transition of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their underlying technologies into clinical reasoning systems, drawing on research and implementation examples from the University of Zurich and University Hospital of Zurich.

Dr. Krauthammer will first demonstrate the efficacy of Vision Transformers (ViT) and Vision-Language Models (VLM) for image assessment and reporting in rheumatology and radiology. He will then explore the use of LLMs in the Zurich AI tumor board for clinical guideline mapping and counterfactual treatment planning. Finally, he will address the key hurdles to clinical adoption, including stakeholder management, infrastructure requirements, and certification.