Large Language Models in Medical Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions

<p dir="ltr">The integration of large language models (LLMs), such as those in the Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) series, into medical education has the potential to transform learning experiences for students and elevate their knowledge, skills, and competence. Drawing on...

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Main Author: Alaa Abd-alrazaq (17058018) (author)
Other Authors: Rawan AlSaad (14159019) (author), Dari Alhuwail (6497858) (author), Arfan Ahmed (17541309) (author), Padraig Mark Healy (17541756) (author), Syed Latifi (9021512) (author), Sarah Aziz (17541312) (author), Rafat Damseh (14440893) (author), Sadam Alabed Alrazak (17541759) (author), Javaid Sheikh (5534825) (author)
Published: 2023
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Dari Alhuwail (6497858)
Arfan Ahmed (17541309)
Padraig Mark Healy (17541756)
Syed Latifi (9021512)
Sarah Aziz (17541312)
Rafat Damseh (14440893)
Sadam Alabed Alrazak (17541759)
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Medical biotechnology
Education
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Large language models
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Medical education
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Generative AI
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description <p dir="ltr">The integration of large language models (LLMs), such as those in the Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) series, into medical education has the potential to transform learning experiences for students and elevate their knowledge, skills, and competence. Drawing on a wealth of professional and academic experience, we propose that LLMs hold promise for revolutionizing medical curriculum development, teaching methodologies, personalized study plans and learning materials, student assessments, and more. However, we also critically examine the challenges that such integration might pose by addressing issues of algorithmic bias, overreliance, plagiarism, misinformation, inequity, privacy, and copyright concerns in medical education. As we navigate the shift from an information-driven educational paradigm to an artificial intelligence (AI)–driven educational paradigm, we argue that it is paramount to understand both the potential and the pitfalls of LLMs in medical education. This paper thus offers our perspective on the opportunities and challenges of using LLMs in this context. We believe that the insights gleaned from this analysis will serve as a foundation for future recommendations and best practices in the field, fostering the responsible and effective use of AI technologies in medical education.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: JMIR Medical Education<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.2196/48291" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.2196/48291</a></p>
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spelling Large Language Models in Medical Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future DirectionsAlaa Abd-alrazaq (17058018)Rawan AlSaad (14159019)Dari Alhuwail (6497858)Arfan Ahmed (17541309)Padraig Mark Healy (17541756)Syed Latifi (9021512)Sarah Aziz (17541312)Rafat Damseh (14440893)Sadam Alabed Alrazak (17541759)Javaid Sheikh (5534825)Biomedical and clinical sciencesMedical biotechnologyEducationCurriculum and pedagogyInformation and computing sciencesArtificial intelligenceLarge language modelsArtificial intelligenceMedical educationChatGPTGPT-4Generative AIStudentsEducators<p dir="ltr">The integration of large language models (LLMs), such as those in the Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) series, into medical education has the potential to transform learning experiences for students and elevate their knowledge, skills, and competence. Drawing on a wealth of professional and academic experience, we propose that LLMs hold promise for revolutionizing medical curriculum development, teaching methodologies, personalized study plans and learning materials, student assessments, and more. However, we also critically examine the challenges that such integration might pose by addressing issues of algorithmic bias, overreliance, plagiarism, misinformation, inequity, privacy, and copyright concerns in medical education. As we navigate the shift from an information-driven educational paradigm to an artificial intelligence (AI)–driven educational paradigm, we argue that it is paramount to understand both the potential and the pitfalls of LLMs in medical education. This paper thus offers our perspective on the opportunities and challenges of using LLMs in this context. We believe that the insights gleaned from this analysis will serve as a foundation for future recommendations and best practices in the field, fostering the responsible and effective use of AI technologies in medical education.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: JMIR Medical Education<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.2196/48291" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.2196/48291</a></p>2023-06-01T00:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.2196/48291https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Large_Language_Models_in_Medical_Education_Opportunities_Challenges_and_Future_Directions/30256735CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/302567352023-06-01T00:00:00Z
spellingShingle Large Language Models in Medical Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions
Alaa Abd-alrazaq (17058018)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Medical biotechnology
Education
Curriculum and pedagogy
Information and computing sciences
Artificial intelligence
Large language models
Artificial intelligence
Medical education
ChatGPT
GPT-4
Generative AI
Students
Educators
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title Large Language Models in Medical Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions
title_full Large Language Models in Medical Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions
title_fullStr Large Language Models in Medical Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions
title_full_unstemmed Large Language Models in Medical Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions
title_short Large Language Models in Medical Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions
title_sort Large Language Models in Medical Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Medical biotechnology
Education
Curriculum and pedagogy
Information and computing sciences
Artificial intelligence
Large language models
Artificial intelligence
Medical education
ChatGPT
GPT-4
Generative AI
Students
Educators