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Implementation and evaluation of an optimized surgical clerkship teaching model utilizing ChatGPT
Yi Huang1, Bei-Bei Xu2, Xiu-Yan Wang2
1Department of General Surgery, Wenzhou Third Clinical Institute Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Wenzhou People's Hospital, Wenzhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China.
Integrating ChatGPT into medical education significantly boosted student compliance and satisfaction in surgical clerkships. This innovative approach improved learning engagement and overall educational experience for students.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Surgical Training
Background:
- Traditional teaching methods in medical education may have limitations in engaging students.
- The integration of AI tools like ChatGPT offers potential for innovative pedagogical approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a novel teaching model using ChatGPT on medical students' learning outcomes.
- To assess the influence of ChatGPT on student compliance with learning activities and their satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 64 medical students in general surgery clerkships.
- Two groups utilized ChatGPT as a supplementary tool, while two control groups used traditional multimedia learning.
- Outcomes were measured via questionnaires and tests assessing learning effectiveness, compliance, and satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Students using ChatGPT demonstrated significantly higher compliance in pre-class, post-class, and in-class activities.
- Overall satisfaction with the learning process, especially course organization, was markedly higher in the ChatGPT groups.
- Specific improvements in compliance were noted for seeking feedback and assistance.
Conclusions:
- ChatGPT integration in surgical clerkships substantially enhances learner compliance and satisfaction.
- This AI-powered teaching model presents significant advantages for educational effectiveness in medical training.
- The findings support the adoption of ChatGPT as a valuable supplementary tool in medical education.
