The Role of Interactive Technologies, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases: Perspectives from Teachers and Students

The present review is a critical view of the teachers of the Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases and students on the current problems of teaching clinical disciplines, in particular, the development of practical skills. Objective reasons and subjective factors that limit traditional teaching methods “at the bedside” from the point of view of students and teachers are highlighted. The article provides up-to-date literature data on the possibilities and experience of using artificial intelligence and virtual reality platforms in teaching medical students, residents, and training doctors of various specialties. The positive aspects (the possibility of repeated skill development, a wide range of clinical situations, inclusiveness of training) and negative aspects of using such platforms (lack of contact with a sick person, understanding of impunity for decisions made) are noted. The possibilities of certain educational platforms, their functionality, and an approximate list of practical skills, instrumental and laboratory investigation data used to train students in identifying a particular syndrome or disease are highlighted.