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ChatGPT as a Learning Tool for Medical Students: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kazi A Kalam¹, Fadi D Masoud¹, Adam Muntaser²

¹Department of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.

|July 14, 2025

Summary

ChatGPT-4.0 enhances short-term academic performance for medical students but does not improve knowledge retention compared to traditional resources. Further research is needed to assess long-term effectiveness.

Keywords:

artifical intelligence chatgpt generative ai medical school education randomized controlled trial

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Medical Education
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Background:

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly integrated into medical education.
Evaluating the efficacy of AI, such as ChatGPT-4.0, against traditional resources is crucial for optimizing learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the effectiveness of ChatGPT-4.0 versus institutional and external online resources in improving medical students' short-term academic performance and retention.
To assess the impact of AI on knowledge acquisition and long-term recall in a medical education context.

Main Methods:

A prospective, randomized controlled trial involving 33 first-year medical students at Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Participants were assigned to use ChatGPT-4.0, external online resources, or institutional resources for a quiz.
Performance and retention were evaluated via quizzes administered immediately after resource use and one week later.

Main Results:

Students using ChatGPT-4.0 and external resources achieved significantly higher initial quiz scores compared to those using institutional resources (p < 0.001).
No significant differences in quiz score retention were observed among the three groups one week after the initial assessment (p = 0.118).

Conclusions:

ChatGPT-4.0 demonstrates potential for enhancing short-term academic performance in medical education.
AI tools do not currently offer a retention advantage over traditional or external resources; further investigation into long-term effects is warranted.