David is a cardiothoracic surgeon and healthcare leader, currently serving in the National Clinical Senior Leadership Team Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora. David is the National Clinical Lead for Health Technology Management. He maintains an active clinical practice alongside his leadership roles.
As a fellow of several international surgical colleges and part of the New Zealand Jurisdictional Committee for the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators, David combines clinical experience with insights into healthcare administration. His interest in artificial intelligence and its applications in healthcare has led to his role as the AI Health Lead for the AI Institute and as a member of the National AI and Algorithm Expert Advisory Group for Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora.
David collaborates with the Artificial Intelligence Institute at the University of Waikato and is part of the New Zealand Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association. Recognizing the importance of AI education in healthcare, he co-founded the "Introduction to AI for Healthcare Professionals" course at the University of Waikato and the popular “Waikato AI Research and Interest Group’.
Motivated by a desire to enhance patient care, David works towards advancing healthcare through the integration of clinical practice and technological innovations, particularly exploring the potential of AI in improving healthcare systems.
David currently serves in the Division of Health at the University of Waikato, where he continues to contribute to research and education in healthcare and AI.
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