Preparing Tomorrow's Physicians: The Case for Machine Learning in Medical Education

Machine learning should be integrated into medical curricula to prepare physicians-in-training for 21st-century practice conditions. This comment proposes practical implementation strategies that build upon existing educational frameworks by drawing parallels to traditional statistical methods. By incorporating these skills through a phased approach, medical education can fulfill its duty to the public by preparing future physicians to effectively evaluate emergent technology, identify potential sources of bias, and better serve patients.