From notes to networks - A three-dimensional framework with integrated curation for using Google NotebookLM in health professions education

Health professions educators face increasing demands to create evidence-based and student-centered content under time constraints, siloed environments, and fragmented workflows. We introduce a three-dimensional framework with integrated curation processes using an AI-powered note-based assistant for content creation, refinement, and collaboration. We used Google NotebookLM, which supports multi-format input to generate output, interactive chat, and visual and audio summaries. Our model includes faculty-driven content creation, repurposing the output through other tools, and collaborative use among faculty, among students, and between faculty and students, illustrated through examples. NotebookLM was found to be accessible, efficient, and pedagogically flexible. Future steps include formal evaluation of its implementation, development of training resources, and continued integration into this framework with subsequent feature updates. This approach demonstrates the potential of using AI as a thinking partner in health professions education.