USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS AMONG MEDICAL AND DENTAL STUDENTS AT AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE, ABBOTTABAD
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https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v21i1.1718Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, AI, Dentistry, Medicine, Education, Undergraduate, TrendsAbstract
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used for education. The objectives of this study were to determine the usage of artificial intelligence tools for academic purposes among the students of Ayub Medical College and comparison of AI use between medical and dental students. Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at Ayub Medical College from 15 Aug to 20 Nov 2023. The sample size was 304 comprising of 209 medical and 95 dental students. A self-designed questionnaire on Google Forms was electronically distributed to participants for data collection. The questionnaire included questions about demographic variables, information about usage of artificial intelligence tools for different purposes and their disadvantages. Frequencies and percentages were calculated. Mean and standard deviation was calculated for age. Comparisons between medical and dental students were done using Chi-square and Fischer Exact tests. Results: The most frequently used artificial intelligence tool was ChatGPT, 81.3% in medical students and 84.2% in dental students. In comparing medical and dental students, there were statistically significant differences in use of AI for developing research project (p<0.001), its different steps (p=0.002), and prescription writing (p=0.026). Conclusions: The greater use of ChatGPT among medical and dental students was highlighted. The students used the artificial intelligence tools for many purposes but were primarily used for acquiring information about medical and dental knowledge. They were also aware about the limitations of artificial intelligence.
Pak J Physiol 2025;21(1):92-5, DOI: https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v21i1.1718
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