Rising Influence of Artificial Intelligence: Trends in Large Language Model Usage in Dermatology Residency Personal...

With the public release of ChatGPT before the 2024 dermatology residency application cycle, applicants gained access to an advanced language model capable of generating or enhancing personal statements. This study examines trends in artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content in dermatology residency applications from 2022 to 2024 and its implications for program directors. Deidentified personal statements (n=1500) and control essays were analyzed using Quillbot, Scribbr, and ZeroGPT. A significant increase in AI-generated content was observed in the 2024 cycle compared to 2022 and 2023. Statistical tests, including ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, and MANOVA, confirmed year-specific differences in AI detection scores (Wilks' Lambda, P<0.0001). These findings highlight increasing reliance on AI tools, and future research should explore stakeholder perspectives to inform regulatory frameworks for AI usage and disclosures in residency applications. Citation: Patel Housley P, Fadhel-Hernandez V, Montanez-Wiscovich M, et al. Rising influence of artificial intelligence: trends in large language model usage in dermatology residency personal statements. J Drugs Dermatol. 2025;24(5):544-547. doi:10.36849/JDD.8914.