Paradox of AI in Higher Education: Qualitative Inquiry Into AI Dependency Among Educators in Palestine

While AI tools can enhance digital health instruction, unchecked reliance risks eroding essential clinician competencies. This study identifies cognitive, pedagogical, and ethical consequences of AI overuse in medical education and highlights the need for AI literacy, professional development, and ethical frameworks to ensure responsible and balanced integration.

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JMIR Medical Education
Published
2025-08-15
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https://doi.org/10.2196/74947
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14
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Online Learning and Analytics
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Paradox of AI in Higher Education: Qualitative Inquiry Into AI Dependency Among Educators in Palestine

Elham Hussein, Bilal Tawfiq Hamamra, Zuheir N. Khlaif, Anas Alhur
14 citations
JMIR Medical Education
Online Learning and Analytics
23.71
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Paradox of AI in Higher Education: Qualitative Inquiry Into AI Dependency Among Educators in Palestine

Elham Hussein, Bilal Tawfiq Hamamra, Zuheir N. Khlaif, Anas Alhur
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Abstract

While AI tools can enhance digital health instruction, unchecked reliance risks eroding essential clinician competencies. This study identifies cognitive, pedagogical, and ethical consequences of AI overuse in medical education and highlights the need for AI literacy, professional development, and ethical frameworks to ensure responsible and balanced integration.

JMIR Medical EducationVol. 11
Al Ain University (AE), An-Najah National University (PS), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 1%
Online Learning and Analytics
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