Use of artificial intelligence in medical education: tool or threat? Scoping review

Keywords: MeSH, Artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence in health, ethical implications, medical education

Abstract

Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered considerable attention among emerging technologies. AI refers to machines’ ability to learn and make autonomous decisions, resembling human intelligence. In training healthcare professionals, AI shows the potential to enhance teaching and learning.

Objective: To analyze the applications of AI in physician training, including its benefits, limitations, and ethical and social implications.

Method: A search was conducted in electronic databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, using MeSH terms and Boolean operators to refine studies. The selected studies were analyzed and synthesized to identify the main applications of AI in medical training and the associated benefits and limitations.

Results: Multiple AI applications in medical education were identified, such as personalized learning, immediate feedback, and easy access to information. Benefits include increased efficiency and learning effectiveness. On the other hand, ethical considerations and precautions include potential bias, data privacy and security, over-reliance on technology, and impacts on the physician-patient relationship.

Conclusion: AI offers significant advantages for physician training, improving the quality of education and timely patient treatment. However, it is important to consider its implications. Proper implementation of AI can leverage its benefits while mitigating its risks. Physicians must be prepared to use AI responsibly, balancing technology with humanistic care.

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Author Biographies

Mateo Aguirre Flórez

Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación en Medicina Crítica y Cuidados Intensivos, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia.

José Fernando Gómez González

Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación en Medicina Crítica y Cuidados Intensivos, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia.

Laura Alejandra Jiménez Osorio

Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación en Medicina Crítica y Cuidados Intensivos, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia.

Mateo Moreno Gómez

Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación en Medicina Crítica y Cuidados Intensivos, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia.

Juanita Moreno Gómez

Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación en Medicina Crítica y Cuidados Intensivos, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia.

Karla Liseth Rojas Paguanquiza

Clínica Santa Gracia, Popayán, Cauca, Colombia.

Donald Jehison Rojas Paguanquiza

Clínica Santa Gracia, Popayán, Cauca, Colombia.

Yuly Mabel Quintero Cabrera

Clínica Santa Gracia, Popayán, Cauca, Colombia.

Lency Yurani Pantoja Chazatar

Clínica Santa Gracia, Popayán, Cauca, Colombia.

Germán Alberto Moreno Gómez

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Colombia.

Published
05-01-2025
How to Cite
Aguirre Flórez, M., Gómez González, J., Jiménez Osorio, L., Moreno Gómez, M., Moreno Gómez, J., Rojas Paguanquiza, K., Rojas Paguanquiza, D., Quintero Cabrera, Y., Pantoja Chazatar, L., & Moreno Gómez, G. (2025). Use of artificial intelligence in medical education: tool or threat? Scoping review. Medical Education Research Journal, 14(53), 90-106. https://doi.org/10.22201/fm.20075057e.2025.53.24659