Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — School of AI and Workforce Fluency Initiative
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Overview
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has set an ambitious goal of making 25% of its workforce fluent in AI, building on a School of AI program launched in September 2025 (article 63, Becker's Hospital Review).
Program Details
CHOP's School of AI has trained more than 1,300 employees since its September 2025 launch, building on an earlier data literacy initiative. The program covers AI fundamentals, clinical AI tools in use at CHOP, responsible AI use, and hands-on application within specific clinical and operational roles.
Scaling Challenges
CHOP leaders acknowledge that reaching the full target — approximately 25% of a workforce of tens of thousands — requires more than curriculum alone. Key challenges include motivating staff who do not see immediate relevance of AI to their roles, maintaining training quality at scale, and keeping content current as AI tools evolve rapidly.
Significance
CHOP's initiative is one of the most concrete and publicly documented health system AI workforce development programs in the US, providing a model for other institutions. It reflects a broader recognition that AI tool deployment without workforce readiness leads to underutilization, workarounds, and safety risks.