Dialogues with artificial intelligence: Exploring medical students’ perspectives on ChatGPT

ChatGPT has initiated a new era of inquiry into sources of information within the scientific community. Studies leveraging ChatGPT in the medical field have demonstrated notable performance in academic processes and healthcare applications. This research presents how medical students have benefited from ChatGPT during their educational journey and the challenges they encountered, as reported through their personal experiences. The methodological framework of this study adheres to the stages of qualitative research. An explanatory case study, a qualitative research method, was adopted to determine user experiences with ChatGPT. Content analysis based on student experiences with ChatGPT indicates that it may offer advantages in health education as a resource for scientific research activities. However, adverse reports were also identified, including ethical issues, lack of personal data protection, and potential misuse in scientific research. This study emphasizes the need for comprehensive steps in effectively integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into medical education as a new technology.