*The 3-year first-time residency attainment rate is the weighted average of the 2023-24, through 2025-26 academic years. For each year, the rate is the percent of students attaining a residency out of all graduates or expected graduates in the year who were active applicants in the NRMP match in that year or who attained a residency outside the NRMP match in that year. For 2025-26, the first-time residency attainment rate is over 98%.
AUC Has a Path for You
Medicine is evolving rapidly, and we’re here to help you keep pace. AUC has a path for you, whether you’re looking to build practical AI fluency through an AI certificate by AUC in partnership with Google Cloud, or get deeper training in healthcare analytics and informatics through the MGHIHP-AUC-Gateway for Innovative Careers in Medical Technology (MAGIC) partnership.
Why AI and Data Skills Matter in Modern Medicine
Explore AUC’s two distinct AI options to help medical students like you develop skills for today’s healthcare environment, including:
- Developing data literacy in medicine
- Understanding how to evaluate AI tools responsibly
- Practicing data-informed decision-making
Two Pathways to Build AI-Related Skills at AUC
AUC offers two options for medical students who want to build AI skills. AUC’s AI certificates in partnership with Google Cloud focus on practical AI fluency, while the MAGIC partnership is designed to offer deeper training in healthcare data analytics and informatics.
Explore which option aligns best with your goals below.
AI Certificates in Partnership With Google Cloud
AUC has partnered with Google Cloud, one of the world’s leading technology organizations, to offer two AI certificates for medical students designed for clinical practice. These certificates were built with healthcare scenarios in mind, developed by a panel of AI and industry subject-matter experts, and grounded in the realities of medical training.
MAGIC Partnership
For students who want to go beyond foundational AI training, the AUC MAGIC partnership offers a more advanced pathway into healthcare data analytics for medical students, clinical informatics for medical students, and related disciplines. This pathway is designed in partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions (MGHIHP) and is geared toward students who want to understand how to use AI tools, as well as how data systems in healthcare are built, evaluated, and applied.
Compare Your Options
Wondering which AI pathway is right for you?
Here’s a quick breakdown of these two options to help you decide which fits your goals.
| AI Certificates in Partnership with Google Cloud | MAGIC Partnership | |
| Best For | Students seeking practical AI fluency and professional credentials | Students seeking practical AI fluency while pursuing deeper training in healthcare data analytics and clinical informatics |
| Level of Commitment | Short form; around 10 hours per certificate | More intensive; varies by pathway and eligibility. Options include coursework, certificate (around 10 hours), or MS in Data Analytics degree |
| Focus Area | Applied AI in clinical settings, documentation, decision making, and workflow | Varies from applied AI to healthcare data analytics, clinical informatics, machine learning, digital health |
| Type of Learning | Self-paced, 100% online, flexible | Self-paced, 100% online, flexible |
| Where It Fits | Alongside your existing AUC curriculum as professional development | Alongside your existing AUC curriculum as a focused area of advanced study or specialization |
| Additional Cost | Included in your AUC degree program at no extra cost | Varies by pathway; visit the MAGIC partnership page for details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What AI learning opportunities are available to AUC students?
AUC offers two distinct AI options for medical students: AI certificates by AUC in partnership with Google Cloud, which provide practical AI training for medical students, and the MAGIC partnership, a more advanced pathway focused on healthcare data analytics and clinical informatics for medical students.
What is the difference between AUC’s AI certificates in partnership with Google Cloud and the MAGIC partnership?
AUC’s AI certificates in partnership with Google Cloud are short-form, practical credentials focused on applied AI fluency in clinical settings. They’re self-paced, 100% online, and take approximately 10 hours each to complete.
The AUC MAGIC partnership offers three self-paced, 100% online pathways. You can choose to complete no-cost courses, a reduced-tuition certificate (around 10 hours), or a reduced-tuition MS in Data Analytics. Through the MAGIC partnership, students who want to pursue more advanced study have a deeper, more intensive pathway into healthcare analytics, clinical informatics, and related fields. The MAGIC partnership is only available to AUC students.
Can I do both?
Yes. The two options serve different goals and are not mutually exclusive. You’re welcome to explore both pathways and pursue one or both, depending on your interests.
Are there any additional costs?
AUC’s AI certificates in partnership with Google Cloud are included in your AUC degree program at no additional cost. If you’re not an AUC student or graduate, the AI Fundamentals Certificate is available as a standalone credential for $599, and the AI for Medical Professionals Certificate for $749. Pricing and eligibility details for the MAGIC partnership vary by pathway—visit the MAGIC partnership page for full details.
Where can I find more details about eligibility and requirements?
Each option has its own dedicated page with full information on eligibility, curriculum, and how to get started. Visit the AI certificates in partnership with Google Cloud page or the MAGIC partnership page to find the best AI training for medical students based on your individual goals.
Ready to Get Started?
You’ve worked hard to get here, and AUC is committed to making sure you’re prepared for the future of medicine. Whether you’re looking for a practical AI credential or a deeper pathway into healthcare data analytics, there’s an AUC AI option for you.
Choose the path that fits your goals—or explore both.