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Awareness, Perceptions, and Concerns among medical students regarding Artificial Intelligence integration in
Sonali Sharma1, Smriti Kayat1, Neha Saboo2
1Department of Biochemistry, RUHS College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Summary
Undergraduate medical students have moderate awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare but lack formal training. Key concerns include job security and diagnostic errors, though many see AI as a valuable tool for improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Informatics
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Background:
- Increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare necessitates AI technology literacy among healthcare professionals.
- This study investigates undergraduate medical students' awareness, concerns, and perceptions regarding AI in the healthcare sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the level of awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) among undergraduate medical students in India.
- To identify student concerns related to AI implementation in healthcare, including job security, data privacy, and diagnostic accuracy.
- To evaluate perceptions of AI as a tool for enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 356 undergraduate medical students from a medical college in India.
- Data collection via a validated structured questionnaire administered through Google Forms.
- Statistical analysis performed using SPSS-26 after obtaining ethical approval and informed consent.
Main Results:
- A valid response rate of 41.88% was achieved, with a balanced sex distribution.
- Combined AI awareness ranged from 48.6% to 58.1%, with significant concerns regarding job security (43.8%), patient data privacy (47.2%), and diagnostic errors (44.1%).
- Despite concerns, 53.8% of students perceived AI as a valuable tool for improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes; most lacked formal AI training.
Conclusions:
- Undergraduate medical students exhibit moderate AI awareness but require structured education due to a lack of formal training and in-depth understanding.
- Persistent concerns about ethics, job displacement, and clinical errors coexist with the recognition of AI's potential benefits in healthcare.
- Highlights the need for integrating AI education into medical curricula and conducting further research on AI's long-term impact on healthcare professionals and patient care.
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