Perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare curricula: insights from a nationwide survey of medical students
IntroductionIn an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the healthcare sector, understanding the perceptions of future healthcare professionals is vital. This study aims to assess the attitudes of healthcare students in Saudi Arabia toward AI and to evaluate their views on i...
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| description | IntroductionIn an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the healthcare sector, understanding the perceptions of future healthcare professionals is vital. This study aims to assess the attitudes of healthcare students in Saudi Arabia toward AI and to evaluate their views on its impact on medical education and future healthcare careers.MethodsA nationwide survey was conducted across 21 universities in Saudi Arabia. The study targeted healthcare students from various academic years and disciplines. Data were collected on students' exposure to AI, their educational backgrounds, and their perceptions of AI's role in healthcare.ResultsThe survey revealed significant gender-based differences in perceptions of AI. There was a strong consensus on the importance of integrating AI into healthcare curricula. However, respondents also expressed caution regarding the application of AI in clinical practice. Attitudes varied based on students' year of study, level of AI exposure, and educational background, indicating a complex set of influences on their views.DiscussionThe findings highlight the multifaceted perspectives of future healthcare professionals regarding AI. The results suggest the necessity of developing tailored educational strategies that incorporate AI into the curriculum while addressing concerns about its clinical implementation. These insights are essential for preparing students for an AI-integrated healthcare system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2b1b5e5ba4bd4241a13ed5af19ebac492025-08-20T03:48:57ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Education2504-284X2025-05-011010.3389/feduc.2025.15506711550671Perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare curricula: insights from a nationwide survey of medical studentsAhlam Almusharraf0Abdul Khalique Shaikh1Razaz Waheeb Attar2Osama Alwassil3Department of Management, College of Business Administration, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Information Systems, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanDepartment of Management, College of Business Administration, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaIntroductionIn an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the healthcare sector, understanding the perceptions of future healthcare professionals is vital. This study aims to assess the attitudes of healthcare students in Saudi Arabia toward AI and to evaluate their views on its impact on medical education and future healthcare careers.MethodsA nationwide survey was conducted across 21 universities in Saudi Arabia. The study targeted healthcare students from various academic years and disciplines. Data were collected on students' exposure to AI, their educational backgrounds, and their perceptions of AI's role in healthcare.ResultsThe survey revealed significant gender-based differences in perceptions of AI. There was a strong consensus on the importance of integrating AI into healthcare curricula. However, respondents also expressed caution regarding the application of AI in clinical practice. Attitudes varied based on students' year of study, level of AI exposure, and educational background, indicating a complex set of influences on their views.DiscussionThe findings highlight the multifaceted perspectives of future healthcare professionals regarding AI. The results suggest the necessity of developing tailored educational strategies that incorporate AI into the curriculum while addressing concerns about its clinical implementation. These insights are essential for preparing students for an AI-integrated healthcare system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2025.1550671/fullteachinglearninghealthcaredata science applications in educationlifelong learningartificial intelligence |
| spellingShingle | Ahlam Almusharraf Abdul Khalique Shaikh Razaz Waheeb Attar Osama Alwassil Perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare curricula: insights from a nationwide survey of medical students Frontiers in Education teaching learning healthcare data science applications in education lifelong learning artificial intelligence |
| title | Perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare curricula: insights from a nationwide survey of medical students |
| title_full | Perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare curricula: insights from a nationwide survey of medical students |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare curricula: insights from a nationwide survey of medical students |
| title_short | Perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare curricula: insights from a nationwide survey of medical students |
| title_sort | perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare curricula insights from a nationwide survey of medical students |
| topic | teaching learning healthcare data science applications in education lifelong learning artificial intelligence |
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