Educational Trends for Future Physicians in the Era of Advanced Technology And Artificial Intelligence

Background: Medical institutions are increasingly using AI and other modern technologies in their curriculum. Although research has looked into how Al may be utilized in diagnostic and treatment tools, there is currently no agreement on the best approach to teach medical students and practitioners how to use this technology. Objective: To assess medical students' opinions on artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical curriculum and to analyze the impact of gender and participation in AI workshops on these opinions. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study done at a public sector medical college, involved a sample of 90 students selected with a 95% confidence level and 10% precision, calculated via health study software. Data were collected through a Google Forms questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 26, with Chi-squared tests, odds ratios, and prevalence ratios applied. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: Out of 90 participants, 50 were male and 40 were female. 95.6% of respondents saw Al as essential in current medical education while 85.6% believed Al-related studies should be included in medical schools' curriculums. 92.2% felt medical schools should offer more lessons on Al and sophisticated technologies. Ethical concerns were raised by 80% of participants, and 70.0% were apprehensive about Al replacing certain physician roles. Conclusion: There is substantial support for incorporating AI into medical education. However, ethical issues and technical preparedness highlight the need for thorough training that covers both practical skills and ethical considerations.