Comparison of the experience and perception of artificial intelligence among practicing doctors and medical students

Aim: To analyze and compare the experiences and perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) among practicing doctors and medical students.

Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted among 30 doctors and 30 fifth-year master's students enrolled in the "Medicine" program. Participants were asked about their experiences with AI, their perceptions of AI's impact on their education and practice, and their views on the benefits and drawbacks of AI in the medical field. The data were analyzed to compare the responses between the two groups.

Results: Among the respondents, 8 doctors (26,67%) and 4 students (13,33%) had not used AI in their practice or studies. The analysis was conducted on the remaining 22 doctors and 26 students. The study found that students generally rated the effectiveness of AI higher than physicians did, particularly in areas such as enhancing work and educational experiences. Both groups used AI primarily for information retrieval, with students showing a slightly greater openness to expanding AI's role in education and practice. Despite recognizing the advantages of AI, both groups expressed concerns regarding its accuracy and reliability.

Conclusions: The study indicates that while AI, particularly ChatGPT, is increasingly being adopted in medical education and practice, there is still a level of caution and skepticism among both students and professionals. Further research is needed to optimize the integration of AI in medical curricula and address the ethical implications of its use.