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Riley Scherr1, Faris F Halaseh1, Aidin Spina1
1Irvine School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, CA, United States.
JMIR Medical Education
|November 10, 2023
Summary
ChatGPT can create interactive clinical simulations for medical education, aiding students in applying knowledge during clerkships. This tool offers adaptable practice and feedback, enhancing learning accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Technology
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Background:
- Clinical clerkships challenge medical students in applying preclinical knowledge.
- Generative AI, like ChatGPT, offers potential for medical education due to its capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To model ChatGPT 3.5's capacity for interactive clinical simulations.
- To demonstrate the benefits of ChatGPT as a tool in medical education.
Main Methods:
- Refinement of ChatGPT 3.5 simulation prompts in Google Chrome.
- Selection of prompts based on assessment format, progression, question type, responsiveness, feedback, and medical accuracy.
- Utilized scenarios included advanced cardiac life support and medical intensive care.
Main Results:
- Two starting prompts were successfully developed and tested.
- Prompt 1 was used in 2 simulations after 3 test runs.
- Prompt 2 was used in 1 simulation after 10 test runs.
Conclusions:
- ChatGPT can generate clinical simulations for early medical education.
- Simulations allow practice of diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, adapting to user input.
- Potential for unlimited, free simulations with feedback increases access, though accuracy and replicability require further study.
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