Widespread use of ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence tools among medical students in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
The use of ChatGPT and other AI tools was widespread among medical students in Uganda. AI tools were used for both academic and non-academic purposes. Younger students were more likely to use AI tools compared to older students. There is a need to promote AI literacy in institutions to empower older students with essential skills for the digital age. Further, educators should assume students are using AI and adjust their way of teaching and setting exams to suit this new reality. Our research adds further evidence to existing voices calling for regulatory frameworks for AI in medical education.
Authors
- Sarah Kiguli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8764-4161)
- Ritah Nantale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8433-7054)
- Ian Guyton Munabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6028-7355)
- Joseph Mpagi
- Milton W. Musaba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4145-4044)
- David Mukunya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3892-9777)
- Aloysius Gonzaga Mubuuke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9930-9443)
- Job Kuteesa
- Faith Oguttu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7481-3321)
- Jonathan Babuya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7586-3386)
- Kennedy Pangholi
- Elizabeth Ajalo
- Yakobo Nsubuga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5592-732X)
- Frank Kayemba
- Suzan Langoya Akuu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2509-0076)
- Amelia Margaret Namiiro
Institutions
- Gulu University (UG)
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology (UG)
- Mulago Hospital (UG)
- Busitema University (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313776
- Citations
- 12
- Primary Topic
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.85
Funders
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
- National Institutes of Health
- Fogarty International Center