Personalized learning in medical education – A futuristic model for individual learning styles

Medical education is transitioning from the traditional teacher-centered to a student-centered model, and an approach that caters to the diverse needs of the learner is necessary to meet these needs. Personalized learning is one such strategy that offers learning content based on individual profiles, learning styles, pace, and competency gaps. Here, the individual student receives content based on their preference, where the content can be created by educators leveraging technology, an adaptive learning platform, and artificial intelligence. It provides an inclusive and efficient learning platform that helps in creating more efficient medical graduates. This article explores the concept of personalized learning in medical education, its theoretical frameworks, implementation strategies, advantages, and challenges. Despite challenges, the long-term benefits of personalized learning make it a promising approach for medical education. As medical education undergoes a digital transformation, personalized learning is going to play a key role in shaping the future of medical learning.