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Arbezi M, Fooladchang M. The Implications and Challenges of Applying Artificial Intelligence in Medical Science Education: A Letter to the Editor. JRUMS 2026; 24 (11) :1079-1083
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The Implications and Challenges of Applying Artificial Intelligence in Medical Science Education: A Letter to the Editor
Mohsen Arbezi[1], Mahboobeh Fouladchang[2]
Received: 13/12/25 Sent for Revision: 23/12/25 Received Revised Manuscript: 09/02/26 Accepted: 10/02/26
Artificial intelligence, as a revolution in the field of technology, plays an increasing role in medical education. Research evidence has demonstrated that the application of this technology can lead to interactive learning, improved skill acquisition, delivery of personalized feedback, development of cost-effective simulations, and more accurate assessment of learning outcomes. However, this technology in the education and training of healthcare personnel faces challenges such as the potential for algorithmic inaccuracy and bias, ethical considerations like data privacy breaches, weakening of human and communication skills with patients, and resistance from instructors. Given these findings, this letter to the editor emphasizes the necessity of balanced and responsible use of artificial intelligence in medical education. This approach, while maximizing benefits and minimizing risks, will significantly help ensure the training of competent and empathetic physicians. Overall, artificial intelligence should be viewed as a supplementary tool for deeper learning alongside traditional methods in medical education.
Keywords: Medical education, Artificial intelligence, Simulation, Communication skills
Funding: None
Conflicts of Interest: None declared.
Ethical considerations: Not applicable.
Authors' contributions:
Conceptualization: Mohsen Arbezi
Data collection: Mohsen Arbezi
Formal analysis: Mohsen Arbezi
Supervision: Mahboobeh Fouladchang
Project administration: Mahboobeh Fouladchang
Writing - Original Draft: Mohsen Arbezi
- Writing - review & rditing: Mohsen Arbezi, Mahboobeh Fouladchang
Mohsen Arbezi[1], Mahboobeh Fouladchang[2]
Received: 13/12/25 Sent for Revision: 23/12/25 Received Revised Manuscript: 09/02/26 Accepted: 10/02/26
Artificial intelligence, as a revolution in the field of technology, plays an increasing role in medical education. Research evidence has demonstrated that the application of this technology can lead to interactive learning, improved skill acquisition, delivery of personalized feedback, development of cost-effective simulations, and more accurate assessment of learning outcomes. However, this technology in the education and training of healthcare personnel faces challenges such as the potential for algorithmic inaccuracy and bias, ethical considerations like data privacy breaches, weakening of human and communication skills with patients, and resistance from instructors. Given these findings, this letter to the editor emphasizes the necessity of balanced and responsible use of artificial intelligence in medical education. This approach, while maximizing benefits and minimizing risks, will significantly help ensure the training of competent and empathetic physicians. Overall, artificial intelligence should be viewed as a supplementary tool for deeper learning alongside traditional methods in medical education.
Keywords: Medical education, Artificial intelligence, Simulation, Communication skills
Funding: None
Conflicts of Interest: None declared.
Ethical considerations: Not applicable.
Authors' contributions:
Conceptualization: Mohsen Arbezi
Data collection: Mohsen Arbezi
Formal analysis: Mohsen Arbezi
Supervision: Mahboobeh Fouladchang
Project administration: Mahboobeh Fouladchang
Writing - Original Draft: Mohsen Arbezi
- Writing - review & rditing: Mohsen Arbezi, Mahboobeh Fouladchang
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Citation: Arbezi M, Fouladchang M. The Implications and Challenges of Applying Artificial Intelligence in Medical Science Education: A Letter to the Editor. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2026; 24 (11): 1079-83. [Farsi]
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[1]- PhD Student, Dept. of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
[2]- Associate Prof., Dept. of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology,Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
(Corresponding Author) Tel: 09173062926, E-mail: foolad@shirazu.ac.ir
(Corresponding Author) Tel: 09173062926, E-mail: foolad@shirazu.ac.ir
Type of Study: Applicable |
Subject:
آموزش پزشكي
Received: 2025/12/12 | Accepted: 2026/02/10 | Published: 2026/05/20
Received: 2025/12/12 | Accepted: 2026/02/10 | Published: 2026/05/20
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