MERIC Academy

A complete professional education ecosystem for modern medicine

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Why MERIC Academy?

Medicine is changing rapidly. Artificial intelligence, digital health, modern clinical research, and new European regulations are transforming medical practice, education, and the management of healthcare institutions. MERIC Academy offers clear, applied, and clinically relevant courses, designed for physicians, residents, students, PhD candidates, researchers, medical assistants, and academic staff.

What makes MERIC Academy different?

✔Applied Medical Education

Courses built around clinical practice, research, and the real needs of healthcare professionals.

✔ European Alignment

We integrate ethics, GDPR, patient safety, and European regulations, including the EU AI Act.

✔ Practice-Focused

We prepare professionals for AI, digital health, modern research, and institutional transformation.

✔ Future-Oriented

Participants receive a completion certificate for finished courses.

Course Areas

Artificial Intelligence & Digital Health

Courses on AI in medicine, generative AI, medical imaging, the EU AI Act, ethics, and clinical use.

Clinical Research

Research methodology, clinical studies, GCP, data analysis, scientific publishing.

Oncology & Prevention

Cancer prevention, early detection, survivorship, quality of life, implementation.

Medical Education

Curriculum innovation, modern teaching methods, evaluation, and AI in education.

Leadership & Inovation

Medical management, implementation, strategy and institutional transformation.

Our speakers

Andrei Luchici

AI Researcher, Technology Leader and Educator

Andrei Luchici is Associate Professor and Director of the Center of Research in Artificial Intelligence at the Romanian-American University. His research focuses on autonomous organisations in which AI agents collaborate, plan, negotiate and execute tasks within defined objectives and constraints.

Professor Laurențiu Simion, MD, PhD

Surgical Oncologist, Palliative Care Educator and Academic Leader

Professor Laurențiu Simion is a senior consultant in general surgery, Professor of Surgery at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and Head of Surgical Department I at the Bucharest Oncological Institute.

Matthew Sheldon Ames, PhD

Educational Innovation, Digital Learning and AI Strategy Expert

Matt: Matthew Sheldon Ames is an educational-technology leader with more than 20 years of international experience in instructional design, digital learning and institutional transformation across the United States, East Africa and the Gulf region.

Dr. Adrian Purcărea

Senior specialist in internal medicine and hepato-gastroenterology 

Dr Adrian Purcărea's  career brings together clinical excellence, scientific investigation and medical education. Trained in Bucharest and within Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris and holds a PhD in Medical Sciences, an MSc in Biophysics and advanced qualifications from Paris Descartes and Pierre and Marie Curie universities. 

AI in Medicine for Clinicians

Foundations, responsible use, and practical applications

Duration: 12–16 hours
Format: asynchronous online
Level: introductory–intermediate
Audience: physicians, residents, students, nurses, PhD candidates, teaching staff
Description:
This course offers a clear, applied introduction to artificial intelligence in medicine. Participants learn core concepts, practical uses, limitations and risks, and the proper use of AI in education, research, and clinical activity.

What you'll learn:
• what artificial intelligence in medicine is
• how to use generative AI in practice
• applications in diagnosis, imaging, and oncology
• risks, bias, and patient safety
• GDPR and medical data protection
• the EU AI Act and its implications for professionals
• a hands-on applied project

Advanced Course

Artificial Intelligence Applied in Medicine
Deep Learning, clinical research, and European regulation
Duration: 45 hours
Format: asynchronous online
Level:  advanced
Audience:  PhD candidates, researchers, teaching staff, clinical study coordinators, medical leaders


Description:

This advanced program is designed for professionals who want to understand and implement AI in medicine at an advanced level. The course covers deep learning, clinical research, medical studies, critical evaluation, ethics, the EU AI Act, and institutional implementation.

Who can join?

• physicians and residents
• medical students
• PhD candidates and researchers
• teaching staff
• medical assistants
• hospital managers
• healthcare professionals interested in AI and innovation

Institutional Programs

MERIC Academy also offers dedicated programs for:
• hospitals
• universities
• research centers
• medical institutions

These include training in AI, clinical research, medical education, and digital implementation.

About MERIC

MERIC (Medical Education Research and Innovation Center) is an organization active in medical education, research, and innovation, with centers in Romania and Switzerland.

We work in areas such as:
• oncology, internal medicine, gynecology, and all other specialties
• clinical research
• medical education
• digital health
• implementation and innovation

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Mission

Developing healthcare professionals through applied medical education, research, and responsible innovation.

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